Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida (On-Site Required)

Compensation: $400,000 – $435,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Equity Stake

Overview

E57 Partners is partnering with a private equity sponsor to identify a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a platform company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The platform is already established and has successfully completed its first two acquisitions under the leadership of a strong Founder/CEO. The Founder is now retiring, creating the need for a new CEO to take full ownership of the business and lead it through the next phase of growth.

With approximately four years remaining in a five-year investment horizon, the focus now shifts to accelerating the acquisition strategy, building out the leadership team, and driving operational improvements to maximize value creation ahead of exit.

This is an opportunity for a CEO who excels in execution—someone who can step in, take control of the platform, and drive both M&A and operational performance.

Role Summary

The CEO will have full P&L ownership and will be responsible for running the entire business while executing the platform’s acquisition strategy and improving operational performance.

This includes:

• Leading the organization end-to-end as the sole CEO

• Executing the acquisition roadmap and building the pipeline

• Partnering with the CFO to build out a corporate development function

• Driving operational efficiencies and margin expansion

• Leading the company through the next phase of value creation and exit

The ideal candidate is an operator and integrator with a proven track record in private equity-backed environments and acquisition-driven growth strategies.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Full CEO ownership — not a shared or transition role

• Founder is retiring, creating a clean leadership handoff

• Established platform with initial acquisitions completed

• Four years remaining in a defined investment horizon

• Clear acquisition roadmap with strong sponsor backing

• Meaningful equity participation aligned with exit

Key Responsibilities

M&A Execution & Corporate Development

• Own and execute the acquisition strategy across the platform

• Build and manage a robust acquisition pipeline

• Partner with the CFO to hire a Director of Corporate Development

• Establish repeatable diligence and integration processes

• Ensure acquisitions drive measurable EBITDA growth and synergies

Platform Leadership & Full Business Ownership

• Take full responsibility for the performance of the business

• Build and lead the executive team

• Establish a performance-driven, accountable culture

• Drive alignment across all functions and operating units

Operational Improvement & Margin Expansion

• Identify and execute opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability

• Drive margin expansion through cost discipline and process improvement

• Implement KPIs and reporting frameworks to improve visibility

• Standardize operations across acquired entities

Financial Performance

• Own full P&L responsibility and capital allocation strategy

• Partner closely with the CFO on forecasting and performance tracking

• Drive EBITDA growth, cash flow optimization, and ROI

Board & Sponsor Partnership

• Serve as the primary interface with the Board and private equity sponsor

• Deliver clear, data-driven updates on performance and acquisitions

• Align execution with investment objectives and exit timeline

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CEO, President, or senior operator in a private equity-backed environment

• Demonstrated success executing M&A-driven growth strategies

• Experience building and managing acquisition pipelines and corporate development functions

• Strong track record of operational improvement and margin expansion

• Experience integrating acquisitions and scaling multi-entity platforms

• Strong financial acumen with a focus on EBITDA growth and value creation

• Experience working closely with private equity sponsors and Boards

The Ideal Profile

This role is best suited for someone who:

• Wants full ownership and accountability of a business

• Thrives in acquisition-driven, execution-heavy environments

• Can step in and lead immediately without transition dependency

• Has built or scaled platforms through M&A

• Is motivated by equity and delivering outcomes within a defined timeline

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a CEO role with full control at a critical inflection point, with:

• A strong foundation already in place

• A clear mandate to execute and scale

• Four years remaining to drive value creation

• Capital and sponsorship aligned to growth

• The ability to lead both strategy and execution end-to-end