We’re hiring a Managing Director (Digital Platform, Marketplace & EdTech)
We are looking for a Managing Director to lead and develop a successful business unit operating at the intersection of digital platforms, content, community, and education, with a strong ambition to scale internationally. This unit combines B2C, B2B in higher education, with a strong focus on product, growth, sales, and execution.
The Role
You will lead a portfolio of digital businesses combining :
a large-scale consumer platform (millions of users)
a fast-growing B2B education vertical
a strong product, content, and learning ecosystem
Your mission is to scale the platform, strengthen product-market fit, and drive sustainable growth, while building a more structured, scalable, and high-performing organization.
What You’ll Own
You will own the P&L and growth trajectory of the business unit, working closely with existing leadership teams.
You will :
Define and execute a product-led and sales driven growth strategy
Scale a digital platform powered by content, community and AI-enabled tools
Support product, marketing, sales, and operations with strong execution discipline
Support improvements in engagement, retention, monetization across the ecosystem
Structure and scale commercial processes (B2B & institutional)
Drive the development of new educational products and offerings
Connect and align strategy across multiple business units
Build scalable teams, processes, and KPI frameworks
Act as a key external representative towards partners, institutions, and stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a builder, not just a manager.
Strong background in product, growth, or digital marketing (SEO, community, product-led growth)
Experience scaling user-based businesses (B2C, prosumer, or platform models)
Solid exposure to B2B dynamics and partnership development
Understanding of education, learning products, or knowledge ecosystems
Strong grasp of user behavior, engagement loops, and retention mechanics
Track record of driving execution and delivering results in complex environments
Strong leadership and ability to manage senior, cross-functional teams
Excellent communication and international exposure (fluent English required)
Experience with user-generated content platforms or communities
Exposure to subscription models or digital monetization
Background in EdTech, online learning, or higher education ecosystems
Opportunity to lead a high-impact, multi-platform digital business
A fast-moving environment with strong growth ambitions
Direct exposure to founders and strategic decision-making
Competitive compensation and long-term incentives
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