Chief Executive Officer
East 57th Street Partners, Dallas, TX, United States
Overview
Our client, a private equity–backed specialty manufacturing company with revenues of $75M, is poised for its next phase of growth and operational transformation following a recent acquisition. The company seeks a proven executive to lead the organization through scaling initiatives, margin expansion, and strategic growth opportunities.
Position Overview
The CEO will serve as the senior-most leader of the company, reporting directly to the private equity sponsor. This executive will be responsible for setting the strategic vision, driving operational performance, and building a strong leadership team that can execute on both growth and value creation objectives. The role requires a leader who is equally comfortable engaging at the board level and rolling up their sleeves to drive day-to-day performance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth
– Develop and implement strategies to expand market share, diversify product lines, and penetrate new channels.
Operational Leadership
– Ensure efficient, scalable operations across production, supply chain, and distribution.
Team Development
– Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and performance excellence.
Financial Management
– Oversee full P&L, cash flow, and capital expenditure planning to deliver strong returns.
M&A & Integration
– Identify acquisition targets, lead due diligence, and oversee seamless integration into the platform.
Customer & Market Focus
– Deepen relationships with key accounts and ensure the business delivers on customer expectations and industry standards.
Board & Investor Relations
– Serve as the primary liaison with the private equity sponsor and Board of Directors.
Qualifications
Proven success as a CEO, President, or divisional GM in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
Experience leading businesses of $50M–$150M+ in revenue, ideally in PE-backed environments.
Demonstrated ability to scale operations, expand EBITDA, and execute acquisition strategies.
Strong operational and financial acumen, with hands-on leadership in P&L oversight.
Track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Compensation
Performance-based
annual bonus
Significant
equity participation
tied to value creation
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Our client, a private equity–backed specialty manufacturing company with revenues of $75M, is poised for its next phase of growth and operational transformation following a recent acquisition. The company seeks a proven executive to lead the organization through scaling initiatives, margin expansion, and strategic growth opportunities.
Position Overview
The CEO will serve as the senior-most leader of the company, reporting directly to the private equity sponsor. This executive will be responsible for setting the strategic vision, driving operational performance, and building a strong leadership team that can execute on both growth and value creation objectives. The role requires a leader who is equally comfortable engaging at the board level and rolling up their sleeves to drive day-to-day performance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth
– Develop and implement strategies to expand market share, diversify product lines, and penetrate new channels.
Operational Leadership
– Ensure efficient, scalable operations across production, supply chain, and distribution.
Team Development
– Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and performance excellence.
Financial Management
– Oversee full P&L, cash flow, and capital expenditure planning to deliver strong returns.
M&A & Integration
– Identify acquisition targets, lead due diligence, and oversee seamless integration into the platform.
Customer & Market Focus
– Deepen relationships with key accounts and ensure the business delivers on customer expectations and industry standards.
Board & Investor Relations
– Serve as the primary liaison with the private equity sponsor and Board of Directors.
Qualifications
Proven success as a CEO, President, or divisional GM in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
Experience leading businesses of $50M–$150M+ in revenue, ideally in PE-backed environments.
Demonstrated ability to scale operations, expand EBITDA, and execute acquisition strategies.
Strong operational and financial acumen, with hands-on leadership in P&L oversight.
Track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Compensation
Performance-based
annual bonus
Significant
equity participation
tied to value creation
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