Chief Executive Officer

Stranberg has been retained to lead the executive search for the President/CEO position for a $100 million Midwest family-owned industrial services company. Built on a legacy of innovation, best-in-class service, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to employees and community, this company is primed for continued and long-term growth. Their "Blue Ocean" strategy sets them apart with a unique offering that delivers clear benefits to the business, their customers, and the environment.

CEO Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President/CEO will oversee the leadership team to ensure the business meets all customer and financial commitments. Core responsibilities include:

• Sustaining Market Leadership: Assessing and making effective decisions regarding opportunities and risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation, modern technology, and data-driven processes that improve efficiencies and maintain the Company’s position as an innovative market leader and environmental steward.
• Long-term Profitability: Evaluating and recommending potential new opportunities that balance growth, capabilities, and profitability

Continuity of leadership is critical to success in this role, this includes:

• Market Definition: Interpreting the current and future market, including geography, competitors, and developments.
• Strategic Focus: Maintaining a clear understanding of the company’s business scope.
• Balancing Present and Future: Ensuring present yields are sufficient while investing in the future.
• Maintaining Values and Engagement: Upholding company values and standards and ensuring high levels of employee engagement and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate for this role will have over fifteen years of experience, including leading a major function and at least five years of general management experience. They should possess substantial strategic planning and execution experience and the ability to understand market, customer, and competitor dynamics. Experience working in a family owned / operated business is highly preferred.