Non-Executive Chair - Energy & Utilities sector - London
We are seeking an experienced Non-Executive Chairman to support the next stage of growth PlusHeat, a high-growth UK home services business.
The role will work closely with the Founder & CEO, Board and shareholders, combining strong governance with active strategic support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Chair and manage the Board, ensuring constructive challenge and clear accountability.
- Mentor, guide and hold the CEO to account while protecting management from unnecessary Board and shareholder distraction.
- Manage shareholder expectations and help maintain alignment around the company’s strategy.
- Support negotiations to acquire shares from certain early investors.
- Help position the business for a subsequent strategic or institutional fundraise.
- Support investor introductions, fundraising negotiations and transaction structuring.
- Help develop and execute an M&A-led growth strategy focused on building an AI-enabled home services group.
- Provide strategic input on acquisitions, valuation, capital allocation and integration.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Chairman, CEO, investor or senior Board-level experience.
- Experience working with founder-led, high-growth businesses.
- Strong shareholder management and negotiation skills.
- Experience in fundraising, M&A and buy-and-build strategies.
- A strong network across private equity, strategic investors and corporate finance.
- A commercial, pragmatic style with the ability to challenge the CEO constructively without interfering in day-to-day management.
Success will be measured by:
- Strong alignment between the CEO, Board and shareholders.
- Successful completion of the proposed share buyback.
- A successful growth capital raise at an attractive valuation.
- Development and execution of an AI-enabled home services roll-up strategy.
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