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The Opportunity
The Chapman Group is assisting its client Propel ICT in recruiting a new CEO to lead its team. Propel ICT is Atlantic Canadas virtual start-up accelerator a community of educators and mentors committed to developing successful entrepreneurs in the Atlantic Canadian region. The Chief Executive Officer is a strategic planner who thrives on accountability collaborates effectively and builds strong relationships while charting a clear path towards the mission of leading the growth of large successful technology companies headquartered in Atlantic Canada.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Directors this role requires an understanding of the present needs and challenges of Atlantic Canadian start-ups. The successful candidate requires awareness of trends market changes economic shifts industry needs government priorities and a deep involvement in the pan-Atlantic start-up ecosystem. The CEO will clear paths for team-founder connections manage investment and funding relationships and advocate for the region. A key component of the role involves representing Propel in the community and sharing successes that present opportunities for regional growth.
The CEOs responsibilities include working with the Board of Directors to strengthen and further establish Propels Accelerator Program as a market leader as well as guide operations and personnel day-to-day.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work with the board to establish and implement a strategic plan towards corporate financial autonomy and sustainability
- Develop key metrics to monitor understand and report on success
- Continue to position Propel in the start-up community through connector programs and similar communities across Canada as well as research and identify other marketplaces
- Deepen and maintain relationships with government post-secondary institutions community partners funding partners and investment partners
- Motivate and inspire team members set clear goals and expectations and provide guidance and support to help them achieve their objectives
- Responsible for conveying the companys vision values and goals to employees investors and stakeholders driving Propels programs
- Establish a critical understanding of AI tools for the effective use of its entrepreneurs
- Provide regular reporting to the Board on operations project development and market trends
What youll need
Qualifications
- Demonstrated high-level financial acumen and ability to create sustainable revenue and funding strategies
- Experience successfully launching large-scale multi-partner initiatives/projects
- Excellent at building and fostering relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and take assertive action towards strategic and operational goals
- Strategic ability to gain buy-in to a companys vision or initiative at all levels
- Experience leading and managing the day-to-day operations of a multi-stakeholder organization
Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Were looking for
Core Skills
Entrepreneurship DevelopmentInspiring LeadershipProgram ManagementReporting RequirementsStrategic PartnershipsStrategic Thinking
A little bit about us
The Chapman Group
We are happy to support our client with this recruitment.
Required Experience:
Chief
DiscoverThe OpportunityThe Chapman Group is assisting its client Propel ICT in recruiting a new CEO to lead its team. Propel ICT is Atlantic Canadas virtual start-up accelerator a community of educators and mentors committed to developing successful entrepreneurs in the Atlantic Canadian region. The...
Discover
The Opportunity
The Chapman Group is assisting its client Propel ICT in recruiting a new CEO to lead its team. Propel ICT is Atlantic Canadas virtual start-up accelerator a community of educators and mentors committed to developing successful entrepreneurs in the Atlantic Canadian region. The Chief Executive Officer is a strategic planner who thrives on accountability collaborates effectively and builds strong relationships while charting a clear path towards the mission of leading the growth of large successful technology companies headquartered in Atlantic Canada.
What youll do
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Directors this role requires an understanding of the present needs and challenges of Atlantic Canadian start-ups. The successful candidate requires awareness of trends market changes economic shifts industry needs government priorities and a deep involvement in the pan-Atlantic start-up ecosystem. The CEO will clear paths for team-founder connections manage investment and funding relationships and advocate for the region. A key component of the role involves representing Propel in the community and sharing successes that present opportunities for regional growth.
The CEOs responsibilities include working with the Board of Directors to strengthen and further establish Propels Accelerator Program as a market leader as well as guide operations and personnel day-to-day.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work with the board to establish and implement a strategic plan towards corporate financial autonomy and sustainability
- Develop key metrics to monitor understand and report on success
- Continue to position Propel in the start-up community through connector programs and similar communities across Canada as well as research and identify other marketplaces
- Deepen and maintain relationships with government post-secondary institutions community partners funding partners and investment partners
- Motivate and inspire team members set clear goals and expectations and provide guidance and support to help them achieve their objectives
- Responsible for conveying the companys vision values and goals to employees investors and stakeholders driving Propels programs
- Establish a critical understanding of AI tools for the effective use of its entrepreneurs
- Provide regular reporting to the Board on operations project development and market trends
What youll need
Qualifications
- Demonstrated high-level financial acumen and ability to create sustainable revenue and funding strategies
- Experience successfully launching large-scale multi-partner initiatives/projects
- Excellent at building and fostering relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and take assertive action towards strategic and operational goals
- Strategic ability to gain buy-in to a companys vision or initiative at all levels
- Experience leading and managing the day-to-day operations of a multi-stakeholder organization
Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Were looking for
Core Skills
Entrepreneurship DevelopmentInspiring LeadershipProgram ManagementReporting RequirementsStrategic PartnershipsStrategic Thinking
A little bit about us
The Chapman Group
We are happy to support our client with this recruitment.
Required Experience:
Chief
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