CEO Through Acquisition
Pubblicato il 12-08-2026 - Novastone Capital Advisors in Milano
Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) is a global firm that solves succession challenges faced by Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Through our Operator-Led Buyout Program (OLBO), 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 an NCA Operator, you will spearhead an up to 24-month professional search to acquire one small to mid-sized company. Within the scope of our Operator-Led Buyout Program, you will have access to comprehensive support from NCA during the search, as well as a competitive compensation package and meaningful equity upside 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 Italy.
We strongly recommend attending one of our Q&A; sessions to learn more about the opportunity. Registration is mandatory:
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish 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 criteria
- Manage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment Management 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 brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements
- Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully implementing market entrance st