At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise a portfolio in infrastructure and industrial development.
- Company: Join a large-cap Private Equity investor with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation and the chance to drive significant value creation.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for strategic leadership and investor engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by stabilising and scaling complex assets.
- Qualifications: Proven CEO or senior executive experience in infrastructure or industrial sectors.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 225000 £ per year.
We are working with a large-cap Private Equity investor to appoint an Interim CEO for a portfolio business operating in infrastructure and industrial development. This is a critical leadership mandate requiring an experienced operator to stabilise, scale, and drive value creation across a complex asset base, with a particular focus on commercial optimisation, investor engagement, and strategic delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and take full ownership of P&L, operational performance, and strategic direction
- Drive value creation initiatives, including revenue growth, cost optimisation, and asset repositioning
- Lead and execute a commercial strategy across leasing and tenant/customer acquisition
- Oversee asset management performance, ensuring optimisation of utilisation, yield, and long-term value
- Act as the primary interface with the Private Equity sponsor, providing clear reporting and strategic insight
- Play a leading role in investor attraction, capital raising, and stakeholder engagement
- Build credibility with lenders, investors, and external partners to support financing and growth initiatives
- Assess and strengthen the senior leadership team, ensuring capability to deliver against the plan
- Drive organisational alignment and pace of execution across a multi-site or complex operating model
Candidate Profile
- Proven track record as a CEO, MD, or Senior Executive within infrastructure, industrials, or real asset-heavy environments
- Strong experience in large-cap Private Equity portfolio companies
- Deep understanding of leasing models, commercial strategy, and revenue generation
- Demonstrated success in asset management and optimisation across complex portfolios
- Experience in investor engagement, capital raising, or strategic funding processes
- Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, performance-driven environments
- Strong financial acumen with a clear focus on cash flow, returns, and value exit positioning
- Credible, hands-on leader capable of rapid diagnosis and execution
We think you need these skills to ace Interim CEO – Infrastructure / Industrial Development
Executive Leadership
P&L Management
Operational Performance
Strategic Direction
Value Creation Initiatives
Commercial Strategy
Asset Management
