CEO - MBI Program - Operating Partner
Pubblicato il 06-09-2026 - All Interests Aligned in Milano
AsaChiefExecutiveOfficer(OperatingPartner)inAllInterestsAligned's(AIA)ManagementBuy-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.
- DealClosing: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&InvestmentCriteria;
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.
SelectionProcess
AdmissiontotheAIAMBIProgramisrigorous,ensuringastrong