Chief Executive Officer

Ref: NU-47962NU Advisory Partners has been retained to lead the search for a Chief Executive Officer for a private capital-backed company serving a diverse base of enterprise customers. The company is entering its next chapter of growth and needs an operator who can pair commercial ambition with operational discipline. The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board and take full ownership of strategy execution, operating performance, and the long-term value created for the business and everyone invested in it.About NU Advisory PartnersNU Advisory Partners is an AI-native executive search and advisory firm specializing in senior executive, operating, and board roles, with deep expertise in private capital-backed environments. We're breaking the mold in an industry that hasn't changed in decades, pairing a top-tier team with tech, data, and AI to make search smarter, faster, and built for how businesses move today. The result? A better experience for clients, candidates, and ourselves. With 2,000+ searches and deep industry expertise, we deliver high-touch service and leadership talent that drives long-term value.Key ResponsibilitiesDeepening Customer RelationshipsDeepen relationships with enterprise customers at the executive level, winning new business and expanding existing accountsMake consistency and responsiveness the foundation of daily operations, the discipline that keeps customers coming back and drives long-term loyaltyBuild the commercial infrastructure needed to support a growing base of enterprise accountsExpanding the Revenue BaseGrow momentum across the company's core markets while expanding into adjacent segmentsBuild durable, recurring revenue streams in newer parts of the businessIdentify and build new sources of revenue beyond the company's traditional base, extending its commercial reach into new markets and buyer groupsCapital Discipline and Long-Term ValueSet the multi-year vision for the business and translate it into priorities the organization can act on with confidenceAllocate investment dollars toward the initiatives and people that generate the strongest returns, and evaluate acquisitions where they make strategic senseAct as the connective tissue between different investor groups, each with a different appetite for risk and pace of return, balancing steady growth priorities against a push for faster value creationManage financing relationships and reporting with the transparency and rigor that give lenders and investors confidence in the businessRunning the Operating EngineTake ownership of streamlining and modernizing how the company runs to unlock greater efficiency and collaborationContinue investing in the capabilities that help win complex, demanding customer programsRun day-to-day operations with the kind of consistency that gives outside stakeholders, from customers to financing partners, confidence in where the business is headedKeep the organization and the board in the loop through candid, consistent communication that builds trust at every levelBuilding the Leadership BenchBring rigor to evaluating the current executive team against where the business needs to go, and drive alignment and performance improvements across key leadersBuild a collaborative, high-performing culture as a visible, hands-on, full-time leaderChampion an inclusive, team-first environment that reflects how the company operates day to dayQualifications & ExperienceHands-on CEO or senior operating experience leading a similarly structured business, equally credible with front-line teams and in the boardroomHistory of growing enterprise value through market expansion, strategic partnerships, and well-executed acquisitionsSuccess scaling an operating business against ambitious growth and margin goalsDeep customer-facing experience building senior relationships with large enterprise accountsComfortable partnering with a board representing multiple investor constituencies to shape strategy and strengthen governanceFluency with debt covenants, financing structures, and the expectations of banks, lenders, and outside capital partnersExperience overseeing a multi-site or international operating footprint10+ years of senior leadership experience in a comparable operating environmentLow-ego, hands-on operating style, comfortable being a full-time, present leader rather than a remote executiveBased in or willing to relocate to the NortheastHow to Apply:Submit your resumeOur team will review your applicationIf your experience aligns with the role, we'll reach out to discuss the opportunity furtherEven if this role isn't the perfect match, we'll add you to our talent network for future opportunitiesAt NU Advisory Partners, we're committed to identifying and placing exceptional leaders in roles where they can drive meaningful impact. If your background aligns with this opportunity, we invite you to apply.