CEO - Rome, Latium, Italy

Chief Executive Officer

Company Overview

We are supporting a high-potential industrial company operating in advanced electronic, electromechanical, and mechatronic solutions. The business is entering a critical phase of expansion, driven by portfolio growth, new market opportunities, and a significant upgrade of its engineering and manufacturing capabilities.

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer with a strong orientation to growth, transformation, and technological value creation. The CEO will lead the organization toward a scalable, disciplined, and performance-driven business model, with full responsibility for strategy, operations, and leadership development.

Role Mission

The CEO will transform a technically excellent company into a fully scalable industrial organization, capable of fast yet sustainable growth. The role will strengthen market positioning, open new development paths, and support potential strategic acquisitions to accelerate expansion.

Key Objectives

• Growth & Scalability: Build an industrial and organizational model capable of supporting significant, long-term growth.
• Structure & Governance: Introduce processes, governance systems, and KPIs suited for a company scaling its operations.
• Markets & Innovation: Accelerate entry into new industrial segments and expand presence in existing ones.
• M&A & Partnerships: Evaluate, lead, and integrate strategic acquisitions or partnerships to enhance technology, product offering, and market reach.
• Culture & Leadership: Promote a culture focused on accountability, speed of execution, and value creation.

Main Responsibilities

Strategy, Development & M&A

• Define and implement a scale-up strategy integrating organic growth, innovation, industrialization, and potential M&A initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis and technology scouting to identify acquisition opportunities that expand capabilities, products, or market access.
• Lead post-acquisition integration, ensuring cultural, operational, and financial alignment.

Organization & Performance

• Build processes, metrics, and management systems suited for a fast-growing company.
• Set clear reporting structures and accountability for each function.
• Ensure industrial excellence and production capacity in line with growth expectations.

Functional Leadership

The CEO will have full responsibility across all core business functions:

• Operations & Manufacturing: scaling production, optimizing processes, ensuring capacity and efficiency.
• Engineering & R&D: managing technology roadmap, new product development, and time-to-market.
• Quality & Compliance: ensuring certifications, product/process quality, and continuous improvement.
• Supply Chain & Procurement: driving efficiency, reliability, and strategic supplier partnerships.
• Commercial & Business Development: expanding sales pipeline, developing key accounts, and growing international markets.
• Finance & Controlling: budgeting, investment decisions, performance analysis, and M&A support.
• HR & Organization: talent development, leadership culture, and organizational scaling.

Leadership of the Management Team

• Strengthen and guide the leadership team, building a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative management structure.
• Promote a culture based on integrity, innovation, responsibility, and measurable performance.
• Implement strong performance management and talent-development systems.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering (Electronic, Electrical, Mechatronics or related fields).
• Proven experience leading technological, industrial, or manufacturing companies during growth, transformation, or scale-up phases.
• Strong background in electronics, electromechanics, automation, mechatronics, or advanced technical sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in complex initiatives, including M&A assessments and post-merger integration.
• Strong leadership, execution ability, and a track record of building scalable organizations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent English (C1 or above) ; additional languages are a plus.

The Opportunity

This is a unique chance to lead a high-potential technology company through an exciting phase of expansion—driving innovation, scaling operations, entering new markets, and managing potential acquisitions.

A role designed for a visionary yet pragmatic leader with a strong passion for growth and long-term value creation.

Compensation Package

• Executive-level contract
• Base salary: €150,000 – €180,000
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive executive benefits