Platform CEO: Build, Scale with M&A & Equity

East 57th Street Partners; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake

Performance bonus

Job summary

East 57th Street Partners is seeking a platform CEO to lead a Tampa-based, PE-backed platform with full P&L ownership and a defined 5-year exit plan. This is a builder role, backed by a committed sponsor, requiring hands-on leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to recruit top executives quickly while maintaining disciplined execution across finance, operations, and growth functions.

You will drive an M&A-led growth strategy and build scalable operations to create long-term value and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CEO, President, or senior operator in PE-backed or high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated success leading M&A-driven growth and integrations.
• Experience building or scaling a platform business from early stage.
• Strong track record recruiting and developing leadership teams.
• Hands-on leadership with deep operational expertise.

Responsibilities

• Establish vision, operating model, and strategic roadmap for the platform.
• Build and lead the executive team and support infrastructure.
• Lead full lifecycle of acquisitions: sourcing, diligence, execution, integration.
• Drive organic and acquisition-driven growth and value creation.
• Own P&L and capital allocation; partner with CFO on forecasting and reporting.

Skills

CEO experience

M&A leadership

Platform build

Financial acumen

Job description

East 57th Street Partners is seeking a platform CEO to lead a Tampa-based, PE-backed platform with full P&L ownership and a defined 5-year exit plan. This is a builder role, backed by a committed sponsor, requiring hands-on leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to recruit top executives quickly while maintaining disciplined execution across finance, operations, and growth functions.

You will drive an M&A-led growth strategy and build scalable operations to create long-term value and