Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Location: Houston, Texas (On-Site Required)Compensation: $350,000 – $385,000 Base Salary + 75%–100% Bonus + Equity StakeOverviewE57 Partners is partnering with a private equity sponsor to identify a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a newly established platform company headquartered in Houston, Texas.This is a true build opportunity—not a turnaround and not a short-term flip. The platform has been recently formed with a defined ~5-year investment horizon and a clear mandate: build a scalable, acquisition-driven market leader from the ground up.The sponsor is committed and aligned around long-term value creation. Success in this role will be driven by leadership, execution, and the ability to scale through M&A and operational discipline.This is an opportunity for a CEO who wants to own the playbook, build the team, and drive the outcome.Role SummaryThe CEO will have full P&L ownership and will be responsible for building, scaling, and leading the platform through its next phase of growth.This includes:Standing up the leadership teamDriving a disciplined M&A strategyBuilding operational infrastructure from the ground upExecuting against a clearly defined value creation planThe ideal candidate is a builder, operator, and integrator—someone who has either sat in the CEO seat or is ready to step into it after operating at a senior level in a private equity-backed environment.What Makes This Opportunity DifferentDay 1 platform leadership — not inheriting a legacy structureClear acquisition runway with active deal flowHighly engaged sponsor focused on building, not flippingAbility to build your own executive teamMeaningful equity participation aligned with exitKey ResponsibilitiesPlatform Build & Executive LeadershipEstablish the vision, operating model, and strategic roadmap for the platformBuild and lead the executive team, including:Partnering with an identified CFOHiring a Head of IT / Systems to support infrastructure and scalabilityHiring a Head of HR / People to build culture, talent strategy, and organizational designCreate alignment across leadership around performance, accountability, and growthM&A Strategy & IntegrationLead the full lifecycle of acquisitions: sourcing, diligence, execution, and integrationPartner directly with the private equity sponsor on pipeline developmentBuild a repeatable integration playbook to support a multi-acquisition strategyEnsure acquisitions translate into measurable EBITDA growth and operational synergiesGrowth & Value CreationDrive both organic and acquisition-driven growth initiativesExpand market presence, capabilities, and operational footprintExecute against a defined value creation plan aligned with a ~5-year exitOperational Infrastructure & ScalabilityBuild systems, processes, and KPIs from the ground upDrive operational discipline and consistency across the organizationEstablish reporting visibility and accountability at all levelsEnsure the business is built to scale efficientlyFinancial PerformanceOwn full P&L responsibility and capital allocation strategyPartner closely with the CFO on forecasting, reporting, and performance trackingDrive EBITDA growth, margin expansion, and cash flow optimizationBoard & Investor PartnershipServe as the primary interface with the Board and private equity sponsorDeliver clear, data-driven updates on performance, acquisitions, and strategyAlign execution with investment objectives and exit strategyQualificationsProven experience as a CEO, President, or senior operator in a private equity-backed or high-growth environmentDemonstrated success leading M&A-driven growth strategies, including integrationExperience building or scaling a platform business from an early stageStrong track record of recruiting and developing high-performing leadership teamsDeep operational expertise with a hands-on leadership styleStrong financial acumen with experience driving EBITDA growthExperience working closely with private equity sponsors and BoardsThe Ideal ProfileThis role is best suited for someone who:Wants to build, not inheritIs energized by M&A and integration complexityHas the ability to hire and lead a leadership team from day oneIs motivated by equity and long-term value creationUnderstands how to scale a business within a defined investment horizonWhy This RoleThis is a rare opportunity to step into a true platform CEO role at inception, with:A clear mandateCapital backing the strategyA defined path to value creation and exitAnd the ability to build a business and leadership team from the ground up