CEO via Acquisition — Lead & Grow a US SME

Novastone Capital Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Novastone Capital Advisors is seeking a driven mid-career professional to join our Full-time Operator-Led Buyout (OLBO) program as a Searcher and future CEO of an acquired SME in the United States. You will lead a structured, up-to-24-month search with our Investment Management team, then assume CEO responsibility to execute growth and value creation.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurship, strategic leadership, and a track record of growing businesses in the US.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience with leadership roles and full P&L responsibility.
• Min. 10+ years running/growing businesses or business units in the US.
• Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a search process to identify a target acquisition in line with criteria.
• Manage the acquisition process with support from Investment Management.
• Step into the CEO role of the acquired business.
• Develop and implement long-term strategy and 100-day plans.
• Drive top-line growth through marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review offerings and strategy; lead market expansion when needed.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Business development

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Executive MBA or MBA

Job description

Novastone Capital Advisors is seeking a driven mid-career professional to join our Full-time Operator-Led Buyout (OLBO) program as a Searcher and future CEO of an acquired SME in the United States. You will lead a structured, up-to-24-month search with our Investment Management team, then assume CEO responsibility to execute growth and value creation.

The role emphasizes entrepreneurship, strategic leadership, and a track record of growing businesses in the US.