Executive Search CEO

Location: Nashville Metro Area
Compensation: $350000 $450000 base salary performance-based bonus equity

Our client a private equity-backed industrial services company in the Nashville metro area is seeking a visionary and results-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization through its next phase of growth and transformation. With a strong market position and aggressive expansion plans the company requires a leader who can drive operational excellence scale the business and maximize value creation in a PE-backed environment.

The CEO will be responsible for setting the strategic direction optimizing financial and operational performance and leading the company toward sustainable growth and profitability. This role requires a high-caliber executive with experience navigating private equity-backed environments executing M&A strategies and driving EBITDA improvement in industrial services or related sectors.

• Strategic Leadership & Vision Develop and execute a growth-oriented business strategy aligned with private equity goals ensuring long-term scalability and profitability.
• Operational Execution & Performance Optimization Enhance operational efficiency streamline processes and implement best practices to drive top-line growth and bottom-line improvement.
• M&A & Market Expansion Lead acquisition strategy integration efforts and market penetration initiatives to accelerate growth.
• Financial & Stakeholder Management Oversee financial performance working closely with the CFO and PE sponsors to enhance capital efficiency optimize working capital and drive EBITDA growth.
• Organizational Development & Leadership Build mentor and inspire a high-performing leadership team fostering a culture of accountability innovation and operational excellence.
• Customer & Market Strategy Strengthen client relationships enhance service offerings and position the company as a market leader in industrial services.

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience with prior CEO President or COO experience in a private equity-backed industrial services infrastructure or manufacturing company preferred.
• Proven success in scaling operations leading turnarounds and executing strategic growth initiatives in a fast-paced asset-heavy business.
• Deep expertise in M&A integration and value creation in PE-backed environments.
• Strong financial acumen with a track record of driving EBITDA expansion and maximizing shareholder value.
• Exceptional leadership communication and change management skills with the ability to build strong relationships with investors employees and customers.
• Experience managing capital-intensive operations pricing strategies and operational efficiencies.
• MBA preferred with a strong background in strategy finance and operations.

• Lead a high-growth PE-backed company with a significant opportunity to create long-term value.
• Competitive compensation package including:
  • Base Salary: $350000 $450000
  • Performance-Based Bonus (50-100% of base salary)
  • Equity Participation (significant upside potential in a PE-backed structure)
• Partner directly with private equity sponsors to drive business transformation and market leadership.