Operating Executive Program

Role overview

This senior executive opportunity is intended for an experienced leader in the United States who is prepared to take complete responsibility for an acquired company. The role begins with close collaboration alongside an investment team to assess and execute acquisition opportunities, and then moves into a post-close President and CEO position. It blends investment analysis with hands-on leadership, demanding strong business judgment, ownership mentality, and the ability to build long-term enterprise value.

The position sits at the top of the organization with full profit-and-loss accountability. You will guide strategy, operational execution, growth, finance, and organizational development while leading teams across functions. This is a highly independent, performance-oriented role in a long-horizon investment environment.

Accountabilities

• Work with the investment team to identify, assess, and carry acquisition opportunities through execution
• Step into President and CEO leadership after an acquisition closes and take full operational ownership
• Manage complete P&L performance, including EBITDA, cash flow, and profitability
• Set direction for the business and translate strategy into growth and operational improvement plans
• Recruit, align, and lead senior and functional teams with clear accountability for results
• Coordinate with boards and investors on value-creation priorities and long-term plans
• Lead business development efforts to increase revenue and strengthen market position
• Maintain disciplined execution across finance, operations, and organizational growth

Requirements

• At least 10 years of senior leadership experience in roles such as CEO, President, General Manager, or similar P&L ownership positions
• Demonstrated success in owning a business end to end, including strategy, operations, and financial results
• Clear history of improving EBITDA, profitability, and cash flow
• Experience leading organizations through growth, turnaround, or transformation phases
• An entrepreneurial approach with the ability to work independently and be fully accountable for outcomes
• Proven ability to generate revenue growth through business development
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity, sound decision-making, and credibility with boards and investors

Benefits

• Performance-aligned executive compensation with scope tied to ownership responsibilities
• Opportunity to lead acquired businesses as President and CEO
• Potential long-term upside through equity or investment participation structures where applicable
• Direct collaboration with experienced investors and boards
• Significant autonomy and full operating control of portfolio companies
• Exposure to several industries and multiple transformation opportunities
• A results-focused environment centered on measurable value creation

Application process

This role is being promoted on behalf of a partner company, and that partner handles the application process and subsequent steps. Applications are reviewed through an AI-supported matching process before being shared with the hiring company, and the final decisions are made by the employer’s internal team.

Data privacy and hiring process

By submitting an application, candidates consent to the processing of personal data for candidate evaluation and sharing of relevant details with the hiring employer under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where relevant. Applicants may exercise rights such as access, correction, deletion, and objection. AI tools may assist with screening, resume analysis, response assessment, and consistency checks, but they do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions remain with people.