Chief Executive Officer

The Chapman Group is assisting its client, Propel, in recruiting a new CEO to lead its team. Propel is Atlantic Canada's virtual start-up accelerator, a community of educators and mentors committed to developing successful entrepreneurs in the Atlantic Canadian region. The Chief Executive Officer is a strategic planner who thrives on accountability, collaborates effectively, and builds strong relationships while charting a clear path towards the mission of leading the growth of large, successful technology companies headquartered in Atlantic Canada.

This position is fully remote. We welcome applicants from all Atlantic Provinces; the incumbent can be based anywhere in Atlantic Canada.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high-level financial acumen and ability to create sustainable revenue and funding strategies
• Experience successfully launching large-scale, multi-partner initiatives / projects
• Excellent at building and fostering relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and take assertive action towards strategic and operational goals
• Strategic ability to gain buy-in to a company's vision or initiative at all levels
• Experience leading and managing the day-to-day operations of a multi-stakeholder organization

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, this role requires an understanding of the present needs and challenges of Atlantic Canadian start‑ups. The successful candidate requires awareness of trends, market changes, economic shifts, industry needs, government priorities, and a deep involvement in the pan‑Atlantic start‑up ecosystem. The CEO will clear paths for team‑founder connections, manage investment and funding relationships, and advocate for the region. A key component of the role involves representing Propel in the community and sharing successes that present opportunities for regional growth.

The CEO's responsibilities include working with the Board of Directors to strengthen and further establish Propel's Accelerator Program as a market leader, as well as guide operations and personnel day‑to‑day.

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