Solen is a permanent capital investment firm with a unique focus on acquiring exceptional vertical software companies with a long time horizon.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and visionary Group CEO to oversee a diverse portfolio of small operating companies within our investment ecosystem. As the driving force behind these companies, the Group CEO will play a pivotal role in steering each entity towards operational excellence, growth, and the realization of their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic vision for each portfolio company, aligning their goals with Solen's long-term objectives. Provide clear direction and guidance to each company's executive team.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure each portfolio company operates efficiently, meets performance targets, and optimizes resources. Collaborate with leadership teams to implement best practices and drive profitability.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Oversee the identification, evaluation, and execution of potential M&A opportunities for portfolio companies. Play a key role in managing integration efforts post-acquisition.
- Financial Management: Manage financial performance across the portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation. Optimize financial structures to enhance profitability and ensure financial sustainability.
- Team Leadership: Cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration within each portfolio company. Inspire and lead diverse teams to achieve their highest potential.
- Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with boards of directors, shareholders, and other key stakeholders. Represent Solen and its portfolio companies with professionalism and integrity.
- Technology and Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring that portfolio companies remain at the forefront of their respective markets. Encourage innovation and technology adoption.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Solen's executive leadership team to shape the strategic direction of the entire investment portfolio.
Requirements:
- MBA degree or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in overcoming obstacles.
- Strong leadership skills to inspire and unite teams.
- Proven experience in leading and scaling small to mid-sized companies.
Benefits:
- Unique exposure to a diverse mix of challenges across multiple industries.
- Development of skills in growing, cultivating, and creating enterprise value within a software context.
- Autonomy and responsibility in decision-making and leadership roles.
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.
- Mentorship from seasoned operating partners.
- Opportunity to transition into senior leadership positions within Solen's affiliated companies.
- U.S. Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Solen is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We look forward to exploring the future of our portfolio companies with you.
What We Do
Solen Software Group is a group of long term oriented software operators and investors whose primary aim is to acquire and grow software businesses in niche markets. Our group thinks long term. Our capital is permanent in nature. We partner alongside founders building resilient software businesses in enterprise B2B software markets with happy customers and great teams