Chief Executive Officer

FALCON; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Wealth-building equity grant

Job summary

FALCON is searching for a Chief Executive Officer to lead a portfolio company in the B2B tech-enabled services sector. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience, preferably within private equity, and demonstrate strong commercial orientation and leadership skills.

The CEO will be vital in transforming the business, implementing growth strategies, and driving scale. This is a unique opportunity within a well-funded firm, focusing on substantial growth through strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive career success.
• Experience as CEO of a $75mm-$200mm business or COO/President of a $200-500mm revenue business.
• Background in B2B Tech-Enabled Services or Professional Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company towards its growth objectives.
• Transform the business into a powerful platform.
• Build and implement Go-To-Market strategy.

Skills

Commercial orientation

Sales

Strategy

Go-To-Market experience

Private Equity experience

M&A Integration experience

Job description

SEARCH MANDATE

Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a B2B tech‑enabled services business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION

A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth‑building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY

• Business Model: Tech-Enabled Services
• End Market: B2B
• Revenue Range: Mid-market
• Hold Period: Exit planned for 2029
• Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS

Transform the business and drive scale within 4-5 years.

• Transform this entrepreneurially led company into a powerful platform business.
• Acquire add‑ons that will add scale, product, cross‑sell, and multiple arbitrage.
• Build and implement a Go‑To‑Market strategy and playbook.

THE SPONSOR

This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include healthcare, food & beverage, business services, and real estate. Today the sponsor owns over 200 portfolio companies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

• Business Model: B2B Tech‑Enabled Services or Professional Services
• Functional: CEO of a $75mm-$200mm business, or #2 COO/President/CCO/CRO of a $200-500mm revenue business
• Orientation: Commercial orientation is required with related experience across sales, strategy, and GTM.
• Private Equity: Preferred
• M&A: Integration experience preferred
• Tenure: 20+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.