Chief Executive Officer

Kalon Executive Search for Nutraceuticals, CPG and Wellness; United States; On-site; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and Benefits

Job summary

Kalon Executive Search is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for a consumer health and wellness company in the United States. This executive will lead strategy, operations, and growth initiatives while owning full P&L responsibility.

The ideal candidate has a track record of scaling brands in the supplements and wellness sectors. Strong leadership skills and strategic vision are essential to driving revenue and profitability.

Compensation includes $350k plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience scaling consumer brands within supplements and adjacent CPG categories.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational growth and drive profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's growth strategy across multiple brands.
• Maintain full P&L ownership and accountability for financial performance.
• Drive revenue growth and operational excellence.

Skills

Proven success scaling consumer brands

Experience as a CEO or similar leader

Strong track record driving growth

Ability to improve profitability

Experience building high-performing teams

National retail expansion strategies

Job description

Our client, a growing consumer health and wellness company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of growth and value creation. Reporting to ownership and key stakeholders, the CEO will have full responsibility for business performance, strategy, operations, commercial execution, and organizational development. This executive will lead efforts to accelerate revenue growth, expand market presence, improve profitability, and build the infrastructure required to support long-term scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's growth strategy across multiple brands and channels.
• Maintain full P&L ownership and accountability for financial performance.
• Drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence.
• Lead product innovation, portfolio strategy, and commercialization initiatives.
• Expand distribution and strengthen market penetration across e-commerce and retail channels.
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing leadership team.
• Establish KPIs, operating rhythms, and accountability systems to support scalable growth.

Qualifications

• Proven success scaling consumer brands within supplements, wellness, nutrition, food & beverage, or adjacent CPG categories.
• Experience as a CEO, President, General Manager, COO, or similar executive leader with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong track record driving growth across direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, retail, and omnichannel environments.
• Demonstrated ability to improve profitability, optimize unit economics, and lead organizational growth.
• Experience building and leading high‑performing teams in entrepreneurial, growth-oriented businesses.
• Vitamins, minerals, supplements, functional nutrition, or wellness categories.
• National retail expansion and omnichannel growth strategies.
• M&A, private equity, or exit-event experience.

This opportunity is best suited for a hands‑on, entrepreneurial executive who combines strategic vision with strong operational execution. The successful candidate will be growth‑focused, highly accountable, and passionate about building brands, teams, and long‑term enterprise value.

Compensation: $350k plus Bonus and Benefits

Kalon Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.