Regional Managing Director

Former CEO or Senior Executive?Build and lead the French expansion of an established international SME advisory businessYou've led organisations, carried P&L responsibility, and navigated complexity at scale.What's next is not another executive role — it's ownership, influence, and legacy.thexton armstrong is seeking a senior French business leader or former CEO to become our Regional Managing Director for France, responsible for launching and scaling our national presence.This is a principal-led ownership role, not employment.About usthexton armstrong is a leading international franchise network specialising in business mentoring and SME growth consulting. Since 2012, we have helped thousands of business owners improve profitability, resilience, and long-term value through a structured mentoring framework that combines practical experience with measurable results. We already operate successfully in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom and expanding our proven model into France this year.Your opportunityThis is a rare opportunity to build and lead your own consultancy business while being part of an established and supportive international system. As Regional Managing Director, you will acquire exclusive regional rights for France and play a key role in expanding our brand and supporting franchise partners across the country.This is a leadership role for those who have already decided to become entrepreneurs themselves but don't want to do it alone nor reinvent the wheel.What you will doLaunch and lead the French operation under the thexton armstrong brand.Recruit, mentor, and support a network of business consultants across your region.Translate our academy-, client- and marketing materials to suit the French marketDrive SME transformation – helping SME business owners unlock growth, performance, and long-term value.Develop and execute local business strategies – including marketing, brand awareness, and network development.What You GainOwnership of a scalable national business under an established international brandThe ability to design your role around impact, not hierarchyLong-term value creation with exit optionalityA respected peer network of senior international partnersPurpose-driven work without sacrificing commercial disciplineWhat We ProvideA proven, structured mentoring and performance frameworkFull training, IP, systems, and launch supportAn established brand and international operating modelOngoing collaboration with experienced partners across EuropeA model designed for senior leaders — not entry-level consultantsWho we're looking forThis opportunity is well suited to:Former CEOs, Managing Directors, or senior executivesBusiness owners who have exited or are transitioningLeaders with deep commercial judgement and board-level credibilityYou will typically bring:15–25+ years in senior leadership or ownership rolesStrong strategic and commercial acumenExperience working with boards, shareholders, and foundersResilience to stay composed under pressure and thrive on challengesThe ability to coach, challenge, and support other senior leadersA genuine interest in the French SME sectorKey competenciesStrategic and commercial acumen with a long-term vision.Entrepreneurial drive and ambition to build a business.Leadership and mentoring skills – able to inspire and develop others.Strong relationship-building and communication skills with business owners and decision-makers.Fluency in French and good command of English for international collaboration.Personal attributesIndependent and self-motivated with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.Results-driven, authentic, and relationship-oriented.Financially capable of investing in and scaling a regional business.Why partner with thexton armstrong?Proven framework – over a decade of measurable success with SME clients and franchise partners.Turnkey business model – full training, tools, and launch systems ready to deploy. All that is left is to localize our materials.Low overheads and high autonomy – operate flexibly with scalable growth potential.Ongoing mentoring and peer support – access to a strong international community of business mentors.Purpose-driven work – empower SME owners to achieve sustainable growth and personal freedom.A Thoughtful Next ChapterThis is not a role for everyone.It is for leaders who want to stay relevant, influential, and commercially engaged — on their own terms. For leaders who think like an owner, act on opportunity, and deliver results.If this resonates, we invite a confidential discussion.Apply with your CV in English and a brief note outlining what attracts you to leading thexton armstrong in France.