Interim CEO

We are seeking an Interim CEO - Digital Marketing to guide the organization through the carve-out transition and position the business for sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will have executive experience in digital marketing or lead generation businesses and a strong understanding of the blue-collar SME customer base. Experience navigating post-acquisition carve-outs and establishing standalone business operations is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company through a successful carve-out transition from a larger parent organization, standing up independent systems, teams, and reporting structures.
• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership across both agency services and lead generation functions.
• Build trust with existing clients (blue-collar SMBs) and refine the value proposition to drive customer growth and retention.
• Drive organizational performance, EBITDA improvement, and digital capability expansion.
• Oversee and align key functions including marketing, sales, tech, and finance.
• Develop and mentor the internal leadership team; assess any talent or structure gaps post-carve-out.
• Serve as point of contact with the private equity firm and align execution with growth and return objectives.
• Evaluate long-term potential and, if mutually aligned, step into a permanent CEO role.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status