Confidential CEO Search (PE Backed SaaS)

Peskind Executive Search; Midwest (WY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Peskind Executive Search is seeking a hands-on, commercially driven CEO for a private equity-backed, mission-critical vertical SaaS company serving state and local government customers. The successful candidate will lead growth, optimize operations, and work closely with the Board to drive expansion and execute strategic initiatives.

This role offers an opportunity to define a category-leading platform and create significant value through both organic growth and potential M&A.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a vertical SaaS business at the executive level.
• Experience in public sector go-to-market strategies.
• Track record of scaling revenues in the $15M–$40M range.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and professionalize operations.
• Partner with the Board to drive ARR expansion.
• Execute strategic initiatives including product evolution.

Skills

Leadership of vertical SaaS business (CEO/President/GM)

Public sector GTM experience

Scaling $15M–$40M ARR businesses

Understanding of SaaS metrics, pricing, and recurring revenue models

Execution, accountability, and team performance

Job description

Confidential CEO Opportunity | Vertical SaaS (Public Sector)

Peskind Executive Search is representing a private equity–backed, mission-critical vertical SaaS company serving state and local government customers. The business is a market leader with ~$20M+ ARR, ~30% margins, and strong recurring revenue/retention, positioned for its next phase of scale and value creation.

The Role

Seeking a hands‑on, commercially driven CEO to lead growth, professionalize operations, and scale a disciplined go‑to‑market engine. This leader will partner closely with the Board to drive ARR expansion, optimize pricing/packaging, and execute on strategic initiatives including product evolution and potential M&A.

What You Bring

• Proven leadership of a vertical SaaS business (CEO/President/GM)
• Strong public sector GTM experience (state/local gov)
• Track record scaling $15M–$40M ARR businesses
• Deep understanding of SaaS metrics, pricing, and recurring revenue models
• Operator mindset—driving execution, accountability, and team performance

Why This Role

• Clear path to significant value creation (organic + M&A)
• Strong existing foundation with high retention and embedded growth levers
• Opportunity to lead a category‑defining platform through its next stage