CEO - Entrepreneurial Successor

Berlin

We are seeking an experienced entrepreneur to identify, acquire, and lead an SMB facing succession and digital transformation challenges. This role begins with a structured search for a promising business and evolves into hands-on leadership, combining operational excellence with digital innovation to drive long-term growth.

About Us

nexa partners is an operative partner for search funds, fusing succession, bright minds, and technology. We leverage advanced AI agents and deep technical expertise to to future-proof SMBs while honoring their legacy.

Our search fund program offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the SMB landscape. It involves a search phase—identifying, screening, and convincing owners of proven companies to sell their business—and a holding period—operating, optimizing, and scaling the acquired company. We supercharge the full process with bright minds and technology, and provide hands-on operational support through the full journey. Our goal is to maximize your likelihood of success.

Aufgaben

Search for, acquire, and transform a profitable SMB with a clear succession plan.
Drive digital transformation using AI-driven process automation.
Optimize operations to unlock latent business potential.
Collaborate with tech and operations partners to implement practical digital strategies.
Engage with investors and stakeholders to raise funding and align growth objectives.

Qualifikation

Proven entrepreneurs with the courage and track record to lead transformation.
Accomplished and versatile managers who thrive on complexity and have a background in ops, management, finance or entrepreneurial roles, ideally with digitalization.
Individuals committed to preserving the legacy of SMBs while boldly preparing them for the future.
Tech-savviness is a plus, ideally with AI applications and process automation.
Excellent problem-solving skills with fluency in German and English.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead, co-own, and reshape an established SMB.
Performance-based competitive compensation, including a salary in the search phase and a significant equity package in the acquired company.
Direct access to advanced AI and digital transformation resources.
Close collaboration with experienced tech and operations experts.

Interested in boldly shaping the future of SMBs with us?