CEO - MBI Program - Operating Partner
Pubblicato il 25-08-2026 - All Interests Aligned in Milano
Asa Chief Executive Officer(Operating Partner)in AllInterests Aligned's(AIA)Management Buy-In (MBI) Program, you will lead the acquisition and management of a high-potential, family-owned SME facing a succession challenge. Unlike a traditional job, this is a unique career path, offering you the opportunity to become a CEO-owner of a business, with the backing of investors who are successful entrepreneurs themselves.
WorkingcloselywithAIA,you’llexperienceafully-supportedjourneyacrossallstagesoftheMBIprocess:
- Origination: IdentifyandassesspotentialacquisitiontargetswithAIA’sfinancialandstrategicsupport. Duringthisphase,youwillbe compensated, ensuring financial stability while you focus on building your acquisition pipeline.
- Deal Closing: PartnerwithAIA’sinvestmentprofessionalswholeadduediligence,valuation,anddealstructuring to secure the acquisition.
- Transition: TakeontheCEOrole,withastructuredtransitionplanthatincludesleadershiphandoverand relationship-building with key stakeholders.
- Operation: Leadthecompany’soperations,supportedbyAIA’steamingovernance,reporting,andcompliancetocreateandexecuteavalue-drivengrowthplan.
- Exit: PrepareandexecuteanexitstrategyinpartnershipwithAIA,maximizingreturnsandensuringasustainable future for the business.
Industries&Investment; Criteria
AIA’sinvestmentfocusisoncash-flowpositive,owner-operatedSMEsacrossindustriessuchas:
- Consumer products
- Industrial goods
- Healthcare
- Construction & building
- Energy, utilities & environment
- Business services
- Chemicals & materials
- Education & human services
- Transportation & logistics
Idealacquisitiontargetsmeetthefollowingcriteria:
- Enterprisesalesofbetween€10-€40million
- Consistenthistoryofgeneratingfreecashflow(minimum10%ofsales)
- Establishedorstablegrowth,withastrongcompetitivepositioninunderservedmarkets
TheseinvestmentstandardsensurethateachacquisitionalignswithAIA’smissiontosolvetheSMEsuccessioncrisis in Europe.
Selection Process
AdmissiontotheAIAMBIProgramisrigorous,ensuringastrongfitbetweenfutureCEOsandAIA’smission. The multi-stage process includes leadership assessments, in-depth interviews, business case, development of an investment thesis and a final presentation to a panel of AIA leaders and external experts.
The selection process typically spans 15-17 weeks, requiring 35-40 hours of preparation.
- Experience: A minimum of 5-years in a general management role with direct accountability for both sales and profitability, including at least 10-15 years of post-undergraduate professional experience.
- Industry Expertise:A proven track record of success and deep domain knowledge in a sector that aligns with AIA’s investment thesis and strategic priorities, across various business types (corporates and SMEs).
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Demonstrate resilience, resourcefulness and the ability to navigate and overcome significant business challenges to achieve strong outcomes.
- Emotional Readiness: Prepared to take on a leadership role, with clarity of purpose, a strong vision for growth, and a commitment to making a lasting impact.
- Balanced Ambition:A combination of humility and strong personal drive, anchored by a clear understanding of how partnering with AIA can accelerate both individual and business success through purposeful collaboration.
- Local Anchorage: Strong regional insight with fluency in local language and business culture, supported by a deep understanding of the economy and a well-established network in the chosen geography.
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