Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Distinguished national commercial interior design & architecture firm

Industry
Architecture & Planning

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a national commercial interior design and architecture firm with a strong focus on operational excellence and equity value creation. Key responsibilities include establishing and executing brand strategy, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing the company's operations for cost, quality, and speed. The role also involves integrating acquired companies, expanding into higher-margin markets, and enhancing the productivity of the sales team. The ideal CEO will have a background in services-based businesses, with a preference for experience in hospitality or interior design, and a proven track record in M&A and integration.The successful candidate will be responsible for executing the current strategy, with an emphasis on action and quick decision-making, and will be expected to lead the business through a 2-3 year exit process. The CEO will be a pivotal figure in the company's culture, which is characterized by a dynamic blend of creativity and practical problem-solving. The role requires a leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong communication skills, and a hands-on approach to execution. The successful candidate will be expected to hit financial growth and efficiency targets, improve internal collaboration, and investor relations, and merge the cultures and systems of the various acquired businesses. Key challenges for the role include supply chain inefficiencies, shifting to an outbound sales model, and addressing talent acquisition needs in design and sales.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Operations
• General Management
• Strategy