Chief Executive Officer [33372]

Stealth Startup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Stealth Startup is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company’s strategy, growth, and operations from San Francisco. The CEO will align with the Board and executive team to define the company’s vision, drive sustainable growth, and build a high-performing organization.

The ideal candidate has a track record of scaling businesses, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability while guiding investor relations and strategic

Qualifications

• 10+ years of executive leadership experience in high-growth environments.
• MBA or similar advanced business degree preferred.
• Proven track record in scaling organizations, strategy, and P&L ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the long-term vision and strategic plan for growth.
• Identify new markets, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Lead organizational growth while ensuring operational efficiency.
• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team.
• Oversee finance, budgeting, forecasting, and investor communications.
• Drive governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Represent the company with investors, partners, and clients.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial planning

Operations management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the company's overall strategy, growth, and operations. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors and executive leadership team to define the company's vision, drive sustainable growth, build a high-performing organization, and ensure long-term business success.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a proven track record of scaling businesses, driving operational excellence, building strong teams, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's long-term vision and strategic plan.
• Identify new market opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Lead organizational growth while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Drive innovation and ensure the company remains competitive within its industry.

Business Operations

• Oversee day-to-day business operations across all departments.
• Establish organizational goals, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Ensure operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• Make high-impact decisions that support sustainable business growth.

Financial Management

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Manage company resources responsibly and ensure strong financial performance.
• Present financial and operational updates to the Board and investors.

Leadership & Culture

• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing executive leadership team.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive company culture.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent.
• Promote employee engagement and organizational alignment.

Sales & Business Development

• Develop strategic partnerships and key customer relationships.
• Represent the company in client meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Support enterprise sales and major business development initiatives.
• Strengthen the company's market presence and brand reputation.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate strategic and operational risks.
• Maintain ethical business practices and corporate responsibility.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary liaison with investors, Board members, customers, and strategic partners.
• Communicate company vision, strategy, and performance effectively.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to support long-term growth.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of executive leadership experience, including experience as a CEO, President, COO, General Manager, or senior executive.
• Proven success leading organizational growth and business transformation.
• Strong financial, operational, and strategic planning experience.
• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading startups, scale-ups, or high-growth organizations.
• Experience raising capital and managing investor relationships.
• Background in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Experience with international business expansion.
• Industry expertise relevant to the company's market.