CEO - Management Buyout / Acquisition

Merger Partners

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Dallas, TX, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 25, 2025 Last posted March 25, 2025
Job description

We are looking nationally for executives across all industries, who would like to partner with a private equity firm to acquire the company they are currently leading, or acquire and lead a company whose ownership is prepared for exit.

Are you a CEO or business leader who would like to:

  • Buy the company you currently lead 
  • Buy a company you know is available and run it 
  • Partner with a private equity firm to finance the transaction and provide capital for growth 

We are looking for CEOs and leaders who have a desire to partner with a private equity firm to acquire a company they are currently leading or one that may be available to acquire.

Characteristics of the Target Company:

  • EBITDA greater than $2 million or sales greater than $8 million and generally up to about $1 billion sales 
  • Valuation generally between $8 million and $400 million 
  • Privately held 
  • Control transactions only 
  • Industries of interest include broadly, manufacturing, business services including logistics, technology and healthcare, consumer products and services, value added distribution, for profit education and E-learning, aerospace, defense, specialty foods, pet products, information technology (including software and services), oilfield services, specialty foods, specialty publishing and a broad array of niche or value added businesses. 
  • Company is ready for the next phase of growth under the right capital structure and leadership 
  • Industry may be fragmented providing a target rich environment for growth through acquisition, however not required.  
  • We can begin by acquiring and merging two or more companies as well. 
  • Generally profitable and doing well. Distressed companies not sought. 
  • We avoid real estate and oil and gas exploration companies.

Summary

Executives who are aware of companies that can be acquired that fit the criteria above should contact us. And, even if the company is not one that the exec would lead, contact us about how we may provide you with a referral fee for certain situations. 

 

Please visit our website at www.mergerpartners.com 

Executive comp packages and partnership / equity will vary by the deal. The size of the company and qualifications of the executive present a wide array of possibilities.

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About this role

Summary

Lead company acquisitions and growth strategies in various industries with private equity support.

Job title

CEO - Management Buyout / Acquisition

Experience level

senior level

Industry

private equity

Location requirements

remote work allowed, based in Dallas, TX, US

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipindustry knowledgefinancial acumendeal negotiation

Preferred skills

industry networkmerger experiencebusiness development

Specializations

buyoutacquisitionprivate equityleadershipindustry expertise
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dallas, TX, USA

Hybrid City