Job Description
Cedar is currently partnered with a PE backed SaaS business, backed by a mid market investment firm, to secure an Interim Chief Executive Officer for an initial 6 to 12 month mandate. The role is offered on a day rate of £1200 to £1600 per day, with a significant exit bonus. Hybrid working.
The Company
This organisation is a scaling B2B SaaS business entering a decisive phase of its investment cycle. With investors targeting a rapid value realisation event, the company requires steady, execution led leadership to stabilise performance, maintain commercial momentum, and prepare the business for an accelerated exit process.
The Role
As Interim CEO, you will:
* Provide hands on leadership to stabilise the business and maintain organisational focus.
* Reinforce confidence across investors, customers, and the internal team.
* Maintain commercial discipline across sales, customer success, and product.
* Strengthen operating cadence, forecasting, and performance visibility.
* Protect core revenue and manage churn risk proactively.
* Assess strategic positioning and set a credible route and timetable for a near term exit.
* Prepare the organisation for due diligence, investor scrutiny, and an intensive exit process.
* Retain and motivate key talent to ensure continuity and delivery.
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