Group CEO

Yomali Group; Remote; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global conglomerate is seeking a visionary Group CEO to drive strategic direction and accelerate growth across software businesses. This remote role requires senior executive experience and a track record in scaling businesses. Responsibilities include developing growth strategies, financial oversight, and mentoring leadership teams. The ideal candidate has strong financial acumen, change management experience, and excellent leadership skills. Join a dynamic environment focused on innovation and team development, with competitive compensation and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual incentives

Ongoing performance bonuses

People-first environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior executive experience leading multiple business units.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and transformation.
• Expertise in financial management, including managing budgets and P&Ls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement actionable growth strategies for business units.
• Oversee budget planning and financial performance across all units.
• Monitor trends to keep the company competitive.
• Facilitate collaboration across business units and executive team.
• Ensure consistent performance improvement using best practices.

Skills

Strategic transformation

Leadership development

Financial management

Change management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Yomali is seeking a visionary Group CEO to provide strategic direction and accelerate sustainable growth across a diverse portfolio of software-driven business units. In this pivotal role, you’ll partner with operationally strong Business Unit CEOs and General Managers, elevating leadership, sharpening long-term vision, driving accountability, and leading transformation through decisive action.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive with a track record of scaling multiple software businesses, developing high-performing leaders, and delivering measurable results in dynamic global environments.

This is a rare opportunity to step into the top leadership role of a profitable, privately held global conglomerate. With 500+ team members across 30+ countries, Yomali is built on a network of autonomous business units that thrive on innovation and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clear, actionable growth strategies for multiple business units, ensuring alignment with the group’s overall mission and long-term goals.
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and financial performance across all business units.
• Monitor trends and emerging opportunities to keep the company agile and competitive.
• Facilitate collaboration across business units and the executive team to ensure fluid communication and knowledge-sharing.
• Ensure consistent performance improvement using internal benchmarks and best practices.
• Make data-driven, financially sound decisions to support sustainable growth.
• Mentor and guide a cohort of CEOs, supporting their shift from daily operations to high-level strategic thinking and leadership development.
• Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent.
• Foster a culture rooted in innovation, empowerment, and accountability across leadership teams.
• Lead senior managers and directors with a focus on coaching, feedback, and inclusive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field (MBA preferred);
• Minimum 5 years of senior executive experience, with a history of leading multiple business units or holding a group CEO/President role.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic transformation and business growth through leadership development and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated track record of coaching senior leaders and leading strategic, business-wide change.
• Expert grasp of financial management, including managing budgets, P&Ls, KPIs, and commercial analysis.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience driving change, digital transformation, and scaling businesses.
• A collaborative spirit and leadership style that aligns with our values and people-first culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, annual incentives, and ongoing performance bonuses.
• Direct influence over talent, organizational growth, with the support of the governance committee.
• A dynamic, people-first environment that values innovation, leadership development, and open communication.
• The opportunity to create a lasting legacy by transforming operator businesses into professionally managed, high-performance teams.

Full remote flexibility: This position is 100% remote, empowering you to lead and collaborate from anywhere in the world.

About Yomali

Yomali is a global capital allocator, focused on building, growing, and buying software businesses. What sets us apart is our roots as a software development company, coupled with a decade of hands-on operational experience.

Unlike traditional capital allocators, Yomali operates under a permanent capital model, which means we focus on long-term sustainable growth. We buy software businesses with the intent to hold forever and invest in growing them, while allowing our business units to be decentralized and autonomous.