Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking an experienced CEO to lead and scale a global SaaS company through its next phase of growth. This executive will drive strategy, operations, product direction, and profitability while leading M&A initiatives and building a high-performing leadership team. Key Requirements
Competitive market-based salary, performance bonus, and long-term equity opportunity. Education
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred Apply for this position
We are seeking an experienced CEO to lead and scale a global SaaS company through its next phase of growth. This executive will drive strategy, operations, product direction, and profitability while leading M&A initiatives and building a high-performing leadership team. Key Requirements
- 20+ years as a CEO, President, GM, or senior operating executive with full P&L ownership.
- Proven success scaling a $15M-$30M+ global SaaS or enterprise software company.
- Recent hands-on M&A experience, including due diligence, negotiations, and post-acquisition integration.
- Strong enterprise software/SaaS background, ideally within MarTech, channel marketing, or marketing automation.
- Experience serving Fortune 500/Global 2000 customers and leading enterprise growth strategies.
- Demonstrated success building and leading executive teams across Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Operations.
- Strong financial leadership with expertise in forecasting, budgeting, EBITDA improvement, and strategic planning.
- Experience partnering with Boards of Directors and driving shareholder value.
Competitive market-based salary, performance bonus, and long-term equity opportunity. Education
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred Apply for this position
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