CEO Candidate: Lead a US SME via OLBO Program

Novastone Capital Advisors; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks ambitious mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a SME as Chief Executive Officer under the Operator-Led Buyout (OLBO) Program.

You will conduct a 24‑month search, backed by NCA, with an attractive base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company to support your entrepreneurial journey in the US. Startup investments are not part of the program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process to generate deal flow and identify a business to acquire in line with criteria.
• Manage the acquisition process with support from our Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
• Develop long-term strategy and 100-day plans to drive growth.
• Grow top line via marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review offerings and portfolio strategies, identifying gaps and improvements.
• Oversee geographic expansion and market-entry strategies.
• Ensure profitability and efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

P&L responsibility

Entrepreneurial mindset

Strategic thinking

Business Development

Education

Executive MBA or MBA

Tools

MS Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) seeks ambitious mid-career professionals to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a SME as Chief Executive Officer under the Operator-Led Buyout (OLBO) Program.

You will conduct a 24‑month search, backed by NCA, with an attractive base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company to support your entrepreneurial journey in the US. Startup investments are not part of the program.