Chief Executive Officer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 7000000 - Rs 9000000 (ie INR 70-90 LPA)

Experience: 10+ yrs

Location: Udaipur

Job Type: full-time

We are seeking a visionary and growth-oriented Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a rapidly expanding organization through its next phase of transformation and market leadership. This is a high-impact executive leadership role that carries full responsibility for business strategy, revenue growth, operational excellence, organizational development, and long-term value creation.

As CEO, you will be responsible for defining and executing the company's strategic vision while driving sustainable growth, profitability, and market expansion. You will work closely with the Board and senior leadership team to develop ambitious growth plans, strengthen the organization's market position, and build a scalable business model capable of supporting long-term success.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished business leader with a proven track record of scaling large organizations, managing significant revenue portfolios, and leading high-performing teams. You should possess deep expertise in business strategy, operations, sales leadership, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, along with the ability to navigate complex growth challenges in a competitive market environment.

This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, execution excellence, people leadership, and commercial acumen to create a high-performance organization that consistently delivers exceptional customer outcomes and business results.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Growth Leadership

• Define and execute the organization's long-term vision, growth strategy, and business roadmap.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive sustainable revenue growth and market leadership.
• Identify new business opportunities, expansion strategies, and revenue streams.
• Establish clear organizational goals and ensure alignment across all business functions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement to strengthen competitive positioning.

P&L Ownership & Financial Management

• Assume full responsibility for revenue, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation activities.
• Monitor key business metrics and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency and margins.
• Ensure effective cost management while supporting business growth objectives.
• Deliver consistent financial performance and long-term shareholder value.

National & Market Expansion

• Lead expansion initiatives across existing and new markets.
• Evaluate and implement scalable business models to accelerate growth.
• Identify strategic opportunities for geographic expansion and market penetration.
• Develop market-entry strategies and growth plans for emerging business opportunities.
• Establish partnerships and operational frameworks that support expansion objectives.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing executive leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and performance excellence.
• Implement KPI-driven performance management systems across the organization.
• Develop succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure organizational capabilities evolve to support future growth requirements.

Customer Experience & Brand Building

• Drive customer-centric strategies that enhance acquisition, retention, and loyalty.
• Strengthen the organization's brand presence and market reputation.
• Ensure delivery of exceptional customer experiences across all touchpoints.
• Champion service excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor customer satisfaction metrics and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Build and strengthen relationships with key industry stakeholders, partners, and institutions.
• Negotiate and establish strategic partnerships that contribute to business growth.
• Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and executive engagements.
• Work closely with investors, board members, and senior stakeholders to align business objectives.
• Develop long-term partnerships that support organizational growth and market expansion.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 15–25 years of progressive leadership experience with significant business management responsibilities.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a CEO, COO, Managing Director, President, Country Head, Business Head, or equivalent executive leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing businesses with substantial revenue responsibility and delivering sustained growth.
• Experience scaling organizations and leading teams of 300+ employees.
• Strong expertise in business strategy, operations, sales leadership, marketing, and financial management.
• Demonstrated success in driving business transformation and organizational growth.
• Deep understanding of customer acquisition, retention, and market expansion strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify growth opportunities and maximize business performance.
• Experience building and managing high-performing leadership teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to make data-driven decisions while balancing strategic vision and operational execution.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience working with boards, investors, and senior leadership stakeholders.
• Background in International Education, Study Abroad, Higher Education, EdTech, Professional Services, Consulting, Consumer Services, or related sectors is highly preferred.
• Exposure to university partnerships, global collaborations, and international business development is an advantage.
• Outstanding communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building scalable, high-growth organizations.