CEO Through Acquisition
Pubblicato il 30-10-2026 - Novastone Capital Advisors in Turbigo
ppNovastone 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. /ppNCA is looking for motivated, talented, aspirational mid-career professionals with the ambition bto partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead /b a small or medium-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer. /ppAs 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. /ppbPlease note that we do not invest in start-up or scale-up companies. /b /ppSuccessful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in bItaly /b. /ppWe strongly recommend attending one of our QA sessions to learn more about the opportunity. Registration is mandatory: /ph3OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES /h3ulliEstablish 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 /liliManage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment Management team /liliStep into the CEO role of the newly acquired business /liliProactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options and business opportunities, develop long-term business strategy and 100-day plans /liliGrow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives /liliReview product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements /liliManage geographical expansions, when required,
preparing and successfully implementing market entrance strategies /liliManage efficiency and ensure profitable growth /li /ulh3MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS /h3ulli15+ years of professional experience (including at least 5 years in leadership roles with full PL responsibility) /liliAcademic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred) /liliMin. 10+ years of proven track record of running and growing businesses or business units in bItaly /b. /liliStrong motivation towards entrepreneurship /liliFluent in bEnglish and Italian /b /liliDeep expertise and/or strategic vision in one or more of the following sectors/industries: /liliBusiness Services /liliSoftware / Tech-Enabled Businesses /liliDistribution Logistics /li /ulh3NICE-TO-HAVE REQUIREMENTS /h3ulliMA experience /liliConsulting experience from a top consulting firm /liliExperience managing and operating an SME /liliOwner, Founder or co-Founder of a Start-up /liliExperience in global business development, international expansion /liliRecent successful business transformation experience /liliOpen mind towards learning, people and even failure /li /ulh3SELECTION PROCESS /h3ulliSelected candidates will have several in-depth interviews, take online assessments, meet different stakeholders while reviewing their investment thesis, and complete and present a business case assignment over several weeks. /liliThe selection process also includes informative, non-evaluating steps such as webinars created for candidates to gather more information about the program and meet the NCA team. /liliFinal Assessment Center with the jury selection happens in bSeptember 2026 /b. /li /ulpWe are an Equal Opportunity program, and all submitted CVs pass through the same application process, regardless of gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, parental status, or any other non-merit factor. For more information on the program, our application and selection process please refer to our website /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr