CEO at a PE-Backed Value-Added Distribution Business

CEO at a PE-Backed Value-Added Distribution Business

SEARCH MANDATE:

Our private equity client is seeking the right Chief Executive Officer to lead one of its portfolio companies, a specialty distribution business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis on this platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION:

A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

• Business Model: Specialty Distribution, Rental Services
• End Market: B2B and B2C
• Revenue Range: Mid-market
• Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS:

Transform the business and drive scale

• Capitalize on this company’s reputation and structural scale advantages in a highly fragmented market to execute on a robust M&A strategy
• Combine the company’s proven product expertise and value-add services to capture a disproportionate share of a growing market with significant external tailwinds
• Transition the company to Private-Equity ownership, and fully professionalize the business as it scales

THE SPONSOR:

This Denver, Colorado-based private equity firm with over $1B in AUM invests in industrial and chemicals companies, with a focus on aerospace, automation, infrastructure services, safety & components, and motion & flow control.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

• Business Model: Specialty Distribution
• Functional: Top executive leader of a $150mm-$500mm distribution/manufacturing company OR number two executive leader within a larger enterprise responsible for $500mm-$1B in revenue.
• Orientation: Commercially leaning, with related experience across marketing, strategy, and operations
• Private Equity: Not required, preferred
• M&A: Solid integration experience preferred
• Tenure: 20-30+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.