Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer - Private Equity backed Commercial HVAC | Mechanical Services IndustryForvis Mazars Executive Search has partnered exclusively with a leading private equity firm that recently acquired a high‑growth commercial HVAC and mechanical services platform. The business has a strong regional footprint, a diversified customer base, and significant whitespace for expansion through both organic initiatives and strategic add‑on acquisitions.Our client is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer with a proven track record scaling PE‑backed specialty trade platforms, leading large field‑based workforces, and executing disciplined M&A roll‑up strategies within commercial HVAC, mechanical services, or adjacent specialty contracting sectors.The CEO will drive the next phase of growth by strengthening operational rigor, elevating service delivery, expanding branch density, and building a scalable platform capable of multi‑market expansion. This leader will set the strategic vision, build a performance‑driven culture, and partner closely with the PE sponsor to execute a value‑creation roadmap.Key ResponsibilitiesScale a commercial HVAC platform through organic growth, branch expansion, and targeted M&ABuild a KPI‑driven operating model focused on revenue growth, margin improvement, technician productivity, and service excellenceStrengthen field operations including dispatch, maintenance programs, project execution, and safetyDevelop a high‑performing leadership team with strong people‑first values and accountabilityPartner with private equity sponsors on value creation, reporting, and long‑term strategic planningThis is a rare opportunity to lead a PE‑backed commercial HVAC platform with substantial autonomy, strong capital support, and a clear path to building a category‑leading national services organization.For confidential inquiries, contact Bret Reyher at Forvis Mazars – Executive Search: Bret.Reyher@us.forvismazars.com