CEO/Entrepreneur through Acquisition

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by Small to Medium‑Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Through our Operator‑Led Search Fund Program, we provide a structured and scalable solution for business succession, ensuring lasting success for all stakeholders.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 a NCA Searcher, you will spearhead an up to 24‑month professional search 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 companiesSuccessful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in France.We strongly recommend attending one of our Q&A sessions to learn more about the opportunity, registration is mandatory: https://webinar.novastone-ca.com/SEARCHER RESPONSIBILITIESEstablish together with us a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow with the ultimate goal of finding a business to acquire in accordance with pre‑defined criteriaManage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment Management teamStep into the CEO role of the newly acquired businessProactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities, develop long‑term business strategy and 100‑day plansGrow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiativesReview product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvementsManage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategiesManage efficiency and ensure profitable growthMUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS10+ years of professional experienceAcademic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred)Min. 5+ years in leadership roles managing multiple teams across multiple geographies and locationsMin. 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in France.P&L responsibilityHaving a strategic vision for a sector or an industryStrong motivation towards entrepreneurshipFluent in English and FrenchNICE‑TO‑HAVE REQUIREMENTSM&A experienceConsulting experience from a top consulting firmExperience managing and operating an SMEOwner, Founder or co‑Founder of a Start‑upExperience in global business development, international expansionRecent successful business transformation experienceOpen mind towards learning, people and even failureSELECTION PROCESSSelected candidates will have in‑depth interviews, will take online assessments, will complete and present a business case assignment and will have a jury review of their investment thesis over several weeksAlso includes webinars and material for candidates to gather more information about the program and meet the NCA teamFinal Assessment Center with the jury selection happens in February 2026We 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.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Novastone Capital Advisors by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr