Ceo Through Acquisition

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA)

Novastone 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.

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Position: Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for motivated, talented, aspirational mid‑career professionals who want to partner with NCA to search, acquire, and lead a small or medium‑size enterprise as Chief Executive Officer. As an NCA Operator, you will spearhead an up to 24‑month professional search to acquire one small to mid‑size company. You will have access to comprehensive support from NCA during the search, a competitive compensation package, and meaningful equity upside in the acquired company.

We do not invest in start‑up or scale‑up companies. Successful candidates will search, acquire, and manage a company in Italy.

Responsibilities

• Establish with NCA a search process aiming to generate sufficient deal flow to find a business that meets pre‑defined acquisition criteria.
• Manage the acquisition process with the support of our experienced Investment Management team.
• Step into the CEO role of the newly acquired business.
• Proactively generate and evaluate strategic growth options, develop long‑term business strategy and 100‑day plans.
• Grow the business top line through impactful marketing and sales initiatives.
• Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brand positioning, and identify gaps to implement improvements.
• Manage geographical expansions as needed, preparing and implementing market entrance strategies.
• Manage efficiency and ensure profitable growth.

MUST‑HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• 15+ years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles with full P&L responsibility.
• Academic achievement (Executive MBA or MBA degree preferred).
• Minimum 10+ years of proven track record running and growing businesses or business units in Italy.
• Strong motivation towards entrepreneurship.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Deep expertise and/or strategic vision in one or more of the following sectors/industries: Business Services, Software/Tech‑Enabled Businesses, Distribution & Logistics.

NICE‑TO‑HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• M&A experience.
• Consulting experience from a top consulting firm.
• Experience managing and operating an SME.
• Owner, Founder or co‑Founder of a Start‑up.
• Experience in global business development, international expansion.
• Recent successful business transformation experience.
• Open mind towards learning, people and even failure.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. In‑depth interviews with multiple stakeholders.
2. Online assessments.
3. Review of investment thesis.
4. Completion and presentation of a business case assignment over several weeks.
5. Informational webinars for candidates to gather more information about the program.
6. Final Assessment Center with jury selection in September 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We 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.