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 (OLBO) Program, we provide a structured and scalable solution for business succession, ensuring lasting success for all stakeholders.
Di seguito, troverà un'analisi completa di tutti i requisiti per i potenziali candidati e le istruzioni su come candidarsi. In bocca al lupo!
NCA is looking for motivated, talented, aspirational mid-career professionals with the ambition
to partner with NCA to search, acquire and lead
a small or medium-sized enterprise as Chief Executive Officer.
As an NCA Searcher, 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 (OLBO) Program, you will have access to comprehensive support from NCA during the search, as well as an attractive incentive package in the form of base compensation and vested shares in the acquired company that will further enhance and secure your entrepreneurial journey.
Please note that we do not invest in start-up or scale-up companies.
Successful candidates will search, acquire and manage a company in
Italy .
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish 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
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 and business opportunities, develop long-term business strategy and 100-day plans
Grow the business top line via impactful marketing and sales initiatives
Review product/service offerings, portfolio strategies, existing brands positioning and identify gaps and implement improvements
Manage geographical expansions, when required, preparing and successfully 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)
Min. 10+ years of proven track record of 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
Every application we receive is read and evaluated personally by our team, with no automated or AI-based screening.
Selected 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.
The 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. xlwpduy
Final Assessment Center with the jury selection happens in
November 2026 .
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. For more information on the program, our application and selection process please refer to our website J-18808-Ljbffr
CEO Through Acquisition • Milano, Lombardy, IT
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