We are delighted to share with you the exciting, retained Chief Executive Officer search we are conducting for our long-time Client. Based in Rhode Island, our Client is a professional services firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. The Company offers a full suite of services, with many sizable long-time clients in the power generation and utility industries.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide leadership to this well-established, diversified engineering services organization. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead and drive growth, taking advantage of an entrepreneurial culture and long tenure within experienced senior leadership ranks. The Company has a strong balance sheet, and the Board is committed to supporting investments to achieve significant growth and increased profitability through organic measures and M&A activity. This Executive will be afforded the support and resources to transform the business and bring it to new heights.
Position overview:
- Responsible for the overall financial, client, people, and safety direction and performance of the Organization.
- Develop strategies and implement plans to achieve objectives and to maximize the overall operating performance.
- Organize the Company’s Business Units to enhance synergies. Leverage these units and enhance operational processes and procedures to improve all aspects of operations.
- Represent the Company to the public and industry; maintain and enhance the Company’s reputation as it relates to public and private opportunities.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Documented track record of driving growth and profitability in a senior executive position or as President/CEO in a mechanical and/or energy/engineering services environment.
- An established history of working within the utility and/or power generation industry is preferred.
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
- Working familiarity with diverse business functions such as Finance, Marketing, and Public Relations.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills.