CEO USA – high-end architectural and exterior solutions industry
For a private equity–backed international group operating in the premium design and architectural solutions sector, we are seeking a
CEO USA
Reporting directly to the Group CEO and functionally to the Private Equity Fund, the position will play a key role in executing the Group’s industrial plan for the next 3–5 years, aimed at consolidating and expanding the brand’s presence across the American market.
The Challenge
The CEO will lead the U.S. subsidiary, overseeing both the headquarter team (Finance, Marketing, HR, and Operations) and the Operations Manufacturing team, as the company runs production sites directly in the U.S.
This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for driving commercial development, operational efficiency, and overall profitability. Strategically, the CEO will act as the bridge between corporate strategy and local execution, ensuring the fund’s value creation objectives are translated into tangible business results in terms of growth, positioning, and performance.
The position will also lead growth initiatives through strategic partnerships, alliances, and M&A activities, ensuring the effective integration of newly acquired businesses within the Group.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and develop the U.S. subsidiary in alignment with the Group’s and the Private Equity fund’s strategic guidelines.
· Coordinate the two operational business units and their respective managers.
· Oversee the headquarter functions (Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations), promoting organizational efficiency and alignment.
· Supervise the U.S. manufacturing sites in close collaboration with the Operations Director.
· Manage and monitor Finance & Accounting performance, ensuring:
o accurate and timely financial reporting to the board and the Private Equity fund;
o effective P&L, cash flow, and margin management;
o optimization of costs, investments, and processes;
o compliance with corporate and financial policies.
· Define and implement commercial and business development strategies for the American market.
· Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities.
· Lead post-merger integration processes to ensure organizational and cultural alignment.
· Ensure achievement of growth, profitability, and cash generation targets.
· Represent the Group towards clients, partners, institutions, and key stakeholders in the region.
Ideal Candidate
· Strong sales-oriented background, with a proven track record in B2B business development (dealers, technical materials, outdoor living, windows, technical furniture, or related industries).
· Proven experience in general management or country leadership within structured and international industrial environments.
· Solid expertise in financial management, including full P&L ownership, cash flow control, and reporting to corporate boards or private equity investors.
· Experience in M&A operations and integration processes.
· Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership, strong execution skills, and the ability to manage multicultural teams.
· Fluent in English; Italian language knowledge is considered a plus.
What We Offer
A strategic executive role within a growing international group, offering full operational autonomy, direct reporting to the Group CEO, and exposure to the Private Equity fund. The position provides a unique opportunity to contribute decisively to value creation and the execution of the Group’s growth plan across the American region.
Compensation Package and Location:
Annual base salary in the range of $200,000–$250,000, plus a highly competitive variable component and comprehensive benefits. The structure is designed to attract senior executives with an entrepreneurial mindset, motivated by a value creation challenge within a private equity environment.
