CEO – MBI Program
Pubblicato il 02-09-2026 - All Interests Aligned in Roma
Italy has one of Europe's highest concentrations of family-owned SMEs approaching a generational handover with no successor in place, and one of the strongest track records of operators stepping in to lead that transition.
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This is an Italy-based CEO role, we're looking for candidates with deep, established professional roots in Italy's business community.
As a Chief Executive Officer (Operating Partner) in All Interests
Aligned's (AIA) Management Buy-In (MBI) Program, you will lead the acquisition and management of a high-potential, family-owned SME in Italy 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.
Working closely with AIA, you'll experience a fully-supported journey across all stages of the MBI process:
Origination:
Identify and assess potential acquisition targets with AIA's financial and strategic support. During this phase, you will be compensated, ensuring financial stability while you focus on building your acquisition pipeline.
Deal Closing: Partner with AIA's investment professionals who lead due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring to secure the acquisition.
Transition: Take on the CEO role, with a structured transition plan that includes leadership handover and relationship-building with key stakeholders.
Operation: Lead the company's operations, supported by AIA's team in governance, reporting, and compliance to create and execute a value-driven growth plan.
Exit: Prepare and execute an exit strategy in partnership with AIA, maximizing returns and ensuring a sustainable future for the business.
AIA's investment focus is on cash-flow positive, owner-operated SMEs across industries such as:
- Consumer Prod