Chief Executive Officer

Private Equity–Backed HVAC Platform Company Travel: 30–50% Reports To: Board of Directors (Private Equity Sponsor) Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Annual Bonus + Meaningful Equity Participation Company Overview Our client is a private equity–backed HVAC platform company positioned for accelerated growth through organic expansion and add-on acquisitions . The business operates in a fragmented, recession-resilient market with strong demand fundamentals across residential and commercial services. The PE sponsor is focused on building a scaled, operationally disciplined platform with professionalized leadership, standardized processes, and a clear value-creation roadmap targeting margin expansion, geographic growth, and a successful exit. Role Overview The Chief Executive Officer will lead the HVAC platform through its next phase of growth and professionalization. This executive will be accountable for full P&L ownership , execution of the investment thesis, and delivering operational and financial results aligned with the Board’s value-creation plan. The CEO will work closely with the PE sponsor and Operating Partners while building a high-performance leadership team capable of scaling the organization through organic growth, acquisitions, and integration. This role requires a hands-on operator with deep experience in service-based businesses and a proven ability to lead in private-equity environments. Key Responsibilities Own and execute the company’s strategic plan in alignment with the PE sponsor’s investment thesis Serve as the primary liaison between the Board, Operating Partners, and management team Establish a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, execution, and continuous improvement Operational Excellence Drive operational consistency across branches and regions, including service delivery, dispatch, pricing, and technician productivity Implement scalable processes, KPIs, and operating rhythms across the organization Improve margins through labor efficiency, pricing discipline, procurement optimization, and cost controls Growth & Market Expansion Lead organic growth initiatives including customer acquisition, retention, and cross-selling of services Oversee geographic expansion and greenfield opportunities where applicable Partner with marketing and sales leadership to drive demand generation and brand strength M&A & Integration Partner with the PE sponsor on sourcing, diligencing, and integrating add-on acquisitions Ensure smooth post-acquisition integration, including systems, operations, culture, and leadership alignment Identify opportunities for synergy realization and performance uplift across acquired businesses Financial Performance & Reporting Maintain full accountability for revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, and cash flow Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting processes Present clear, data-driven updates to the Board on performance, risks, and opportunities Talent & Culture Build, develop, and retain a high-performing executive and operational leadership team Establish succession planning and leadership development across the organization Foster a culture of safety, customer service excellence, and operational discipline Ideal Candidate Profile Proven CEO, President, or senior operational executive experience in HVAC, home services, facilities services, or multi-site field services Prior experience leading a private-equity-backed company strongly preferred Demonstrated success scaling operations in a fragmented, technician-driven environment Strong financial acumen with experience managing EBITDA, cash flow, and KPI-driven operations Experience executing M&A strategies and integrating add-on acquisitions High credibility with Boards, investors, and operating partners Willingness to be hands-on and travel regularly Compensation & Incentives Performance-based annual bonus Meaningful equity participation aligned with value creation and exit outcomes Why This Role Opportunity to lead and scale a PE-backed HVAC platform in a highly attractive sector Significant influence over strategy, operations, and long-term value creation Direct partnership with an experienced private equity sponsor Substantial upside through equity participation tied to exit success #J-18808-Ljbffr East 57th Street Partners