At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise a portfolio in infrastructure and industrial development.
- Company: Large-cap Private Equity investor with a focus on value creation.
- Benefits: Competitive compensation and the opportunity to drive significant impact.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for strategic influence.
- Why this job: Shape the future of infrastructure while engaging with top investors.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership 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 in London
Executive Leadership
P&L Management
Operational Performance
Strategic Direction
Value Creation Initiatives
Commercial Strategy
Asset Management
