Talent.com
CEO/Entrepreneur through Acquisition
CEO/Entrepreneur through AcquisitionNovastone CA • Seattle, WA, United States
serp_jobs.error_messages.no_longer_accepting
CEO / Entrepreneur through Acquisition

CEO / Entrepreneur through Acquisition

Novastone CA • Seattle, WA, United States
job_description.job_card.30_days_ago
serp_jobs.job_preview.job_type
  • serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
job_description.job_card.job_description

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm headquartered in Switzerland that solves succession challenges faced by small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through our Operator-Led Search Fund program. NCA is looking for motivated, talented, aspirational mid-career professionals with the ambition to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead a small or medium-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer.

As an NCA Searcher, you will spearhead an up to 24-month professional search in order to acquire one small – midsized company. Within the scope of our Operator-Led Search Fund program, you will have access to financial and business support from NCA during the search, as well as an attractive incentive package in the form of a base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company that will further enhance and secure your entrepreneurial journey.

  • Please note that we do not invest in start-up or scale up companies.
  • Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in the US.
  • Applications close on May 1st, 2025.
  • We strongly recommend attending one of our Q&A sessions to learn more about the opportunity (registration is mandatory) : Q&A Registration

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Together with NCA, establish a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow with the ultimate goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with pre-defined criteria.
  • Manage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment team.
  • Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business.
  • Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities, develop long term business strategy and 100-day plans.
  • Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives.
  • Review product / service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brand positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements.
  • Identify value creation opportunities, design the new product / service (NPD), define the go-to-market strategy and organize the commercial launch.
  • Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies.
  • Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth.
  • MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

  • 10+ years of professional experience.
  • Academic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred).
  • Min. 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across multiple geographies and locations.
  • Min. 5+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in the US.
  • Having a strategic vision for a sector or an industry.
  • Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Lived and worked in the US for the last 10 years.
  • NICE-TO-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

  • Consulting experience from a top consulting firm.
  • Experience managing and operating an SME.
  • Owner, Founder or co-Founder of a Start-up.
  • Experience in global business development, international expansion.
  • Recent successful business transformation experience.
  • Open mind towards learning, people and even failure.
  • SELECTION PROCESS

  • Selected candidates will have several in depth interviews, will complete and present a business case assignment and will have a jury review their investment thesis over several weeks.
  • We offer webinars for candidates to gather more information about the program and meet the NCA team.
  • Final Assessment Center with the jury selection happens in July 2025.
  • We are an Equal Opportunity program, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor.

    For more information on the program, our application and selection process please refer to our website www.novastone-ca.com .

    Seniority level

  • Executive
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • General Business, Management, and Finance
  • Industries : Financial Services and Investment Management
  • #J-18808-Ljbffr

    serp_jobs.job_alerts.create_a_job

    Through • Seattle, WA, United States

    Job_description.internal_linking.related_jobs
    Future CEO

    Future CEO

    Pioneer Square Labs • Seattle, WA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Pioneer Square Labs (PSL) is a premier startup studio, and early-stage venture capital fund focused on the next generation of technology companies in the Pacific Northwest.PSL Studio develops ideas...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief AI Officer

    Chief AI Officer

    VirtualVocations • Kent, Washington, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a SVP, Chief AI Officer.Key Responsibilities Define and execute enterprise AI strategy across various domains Establish comprehensive AI governance and manage AI platfor...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted • serp_jobs.job_card.new
    Chief of Staff, AI Partner Catalyst Team

    Chief of Staff, AI Partner Catalyst Team

    Microsoft • Redmond, WA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Chief Of Staff, Ai Partner Catalyst Team.Our AI Partner Catalyst Team (APC) will drive the future of AI innovation across our Azure ecosystem. This team will be accountable for empowering the next g...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_1_day • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    CEO (CAN)

    CEO (CAN)

    EPIP • Seattle, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    College Access Now (CAN) empowers students from low-income families to access, enroll in, and graduate from college at rates equal to their more advantaged peers. CAN’s vision is that all students h...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Posting Chief Development Officer

    Posting Chief Development Officer

    Boys & Girls Clubs of America • Bellevue, WA, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    The Chief Development Officer is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising and marketing strategy to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue.Working collaboratively w...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Executive Assistant to CEO

    Executive Assistant to CEO

    VirtualVocations • Seattle, Washington, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for an Executive Assistant to the CEO.Key Responsibilities Manage complex calendars, travel, and communications for the CEO Lead and mentor a team of Executive Assistants, e...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder) - Seattle, WA

    Entrepreneur in Residence (Future CEO / Founder) - Seattle, WA

    FutureSight • Seattle, WA, US
    serp_jobs.filters.remote
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    FutureSight is seeking an experienced and visionary entrepreneur to co-found their next B2B SaaS startup with us.FutureSight is a leading venture studio that co-creates world-class software compani...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30
    Founder & CEO

    Founder & CEO

    Madrona Venture Labs • Seattle, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Full-time / Greater Seattle Area / Hybrid.GenAI is spurring enterprises to rethink their innovation development processes. Lower experimentation costs and more accessible and generalized capabilitie...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    President and CEO

    President and CEO

    Feeding America • Seattle, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Food Lifeline is on a mission to end hunger in Western Washington by centering the voices and leadership of communities most impacted by food insecurity. Food Lifeline believes that access to food i...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Chief Executive Officer (WS)

    Chief Executive Officer (WS)

    EPIP • Seattle, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Washington STEM prepares youth in Washington State to be career-and-future ready by 2030 by achieving the postsecondary credentials needed for high demand, family-sustaining jobs.Washington STEM do...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Principal Executive Recruiter

    Principal Executive Recruiter

    Blue Origin • Seattle, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.permanent
    Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.We're working t...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    CEO (SVP)

    CEO (SVP)

    EPIP • Seattle, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Full consideration will be given to applications.For Full Job Announcement PDF see http : / / www.Social Venture Partners International (SVPI) is seeking a CEO with the vision and ability to inspire, c...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    LHH Recruitment Solutions - Sr. Executive Recruiter - Hybrid- Seattle, WA

    LHH Recruitment Solutions - Sr. Executive Recruiter - Hybrid- Seattle, WA

    The Adecco Group • Seattle, Washington, US
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time +1
    LHH Recruitment Solutions, is a division of the Adecco Group, the world’s leading HR Solutions provider and the 7th best workplace in the world. We are an industry leader in temporary and permanent ...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

    Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

    SmarTek21 • Kirkland, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support our CEO.This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle sen...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Partnership Manager

    Partnership Manager

    VirtualVocations • Kent, Washington, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    A company is looking for a Partnership Manager - AI Studio.Key Responsibilities Build and manage partnerships with inference platforms and AI infrastructure aggregators Develop and maintain rela...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    CEO (AF)

    CEO (AF)

    EPIP • Seattle, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.temporary
    ArtsFund, celebrating 50 years of service, has actively strengthened the community by (1) raising funds that support the region’s nonprofit arts sector through grants and other organizational assis...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    President & CEO

    President & CEO

    NeighborHealth • Everett, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!.As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Campbell's Co. Appoints New President / CEO

    Campbell's Co. Appoints New President / CEO

    Powderbulksolids • Redmond, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Mick Beekhuizen will succeed Mark Clouse, who is heading to the NFL's Washington Commanders to serve as president.Prior to Campbell, Beekhuizen (pictured) was executive vice president and chief fin...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_30 • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted
    Champion Sales Entrepreneurs

    Champion Sales Entrepreneurs

    Munger Agency • Vashon, WA, us
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    serp_jobs.filters_job_card.quick_apply
    We are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to join our team as Champion Sales Entrepreneurs in the Financial Services industry. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with an entrepr...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days
    Chief Executive Officer

    Chief Executive Officer

    Philanthropy Northwest • Tacoma, WA, United States
    serp_jobs.job_card.full_time
    Greentrike is a nonprofit organization in Pierce County, Washington that creates and connects families to high quality, playful experiences, guided by the belief that play is essential for learning...serp_jobs.internal_linking.show_more
    serp_jobs.last_updated.last_updated_variable_days • serp_jobs.job_card.promoted