CEO by Acquisition Leader | OLBO Program

Novastone Capital Advisors; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks ambitious mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire, and lead a small to mid-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer within the OLBO program. You will spearhead a up-to-24-month search, supported by NCA’s Investment Management team, and step into the CEO position of the acquired company in the US.

The program offers a structured path with base compensation and vested shares, designed to align long-term ownership and entrepreneurial

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles and full P&L responsibility.
• MBA or Executive MBA degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of proven track record running and growing businesses or business units in the US.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Deep expertise or strategic vision in Business Services, Software/Tech-Enabled Businesses, or Distribution & Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process with us to generate deal flow and identify a company to acquire in the US.
• Manage the acquisition process with support from our Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business and lead its growth.
• Proactively evaluate strategic growth options and develop long-term plans including a 100-day plan.
• Grow top-line revenue through targeted marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review and optimize product/service offerings and portfolio strategy.
• Lead geographic expansion and market-entry strategies as needed.
• Drive efficiency and profitable growth across the business.

Skills

Leadership

P&L ownership

Strategic planning

Entrepreneurship

Growth mindset

Education

Executive MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks ambitious mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire, and lead a small to mid-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer within the OLBO program. You will spearhead a up-to-24-month search, supported by NCA’s Investment Management team, and step into the CEO position of the acquired company in the US.

The program offers a structured path with base compensation and vested shares, designed to align long-term ownership and entrepreneurial