Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location: Bologna, Italy
Compensation: €150,000–€200,000 gross annual salary, plus bonus

The Opportunity

We are supporting an established, internationally operating pharmaceutical group in the search for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the evolution of its technology landscape and support the organisation's next phase of growth.

The Group operates in the animal health sector, with activities spanning pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and international commercial operations. With a strong industrial footprint and a growing international presence, the organisation is investing in the capabilities, systems and digital infrastructure required to support its continued expansion.

The CIO will play a strategic role in aligning technology with business priorities, strengthening IT governance and driving digital transformation across a complex, international environment.

Working closely with the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will define and execute the Group's IT strategy, modernise its technology architecture and ensure that digital capabilities support operational efficiency, business scalability, innovation and effective decision-making.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced technology executive who combines strategic vision with strong execution capabilities and understands the demands of an industrial, science-driven and internationally distributed organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Strategy & Digital Transformation

• Define and execute the Group's IT strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and long-term business priorities.

• Develop a technology roadmap covering infrastructure, enterprise applications, data, cybersecurity and digital innovation.

• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve operational efficiency, productivity and business performance.

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across corporate, commercial, manufacturing and research functions.

• Establish IT governance frameworks, investment priorities and performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of technology initiatives.

• Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team on technology trends, investment decisions and digital opportunities.

2. Enterprise Applications & Business Systems

• Oversee the evolution and integration of the Group's enterprise application landscape, including ERP and other core business platforms.

• Ensure that business systems effectively support finance, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, sales and international operations.

• Drive application standardisation and process harmonisation across the Group's entities and geographical locations.

• Evaluate opportunities to modernise legacy systems and improve integration between applications.

• Ensure that technology platforms are scalable, reliable and capable of supporting future business growth.

• Collaborate with business leaders to translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions.

3. Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Industrial Technology

• Support the digital evolution of manufacturing and industrial operations through appropriate technology platforms and integrated processes.

• Ensure effective coordination between enterprise IT and production-related systems, working with the relevant operational and engineering stakeholders.

• Promote greater visibility across manufacturing, planning, inventory, procurement and distribution processes.

• Support the adoption of digital solutions that improve operational performance, traceability and supply chain efficiency.

• Ensure that technology initiatives are aligned with the requirements of a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Strengthen the integration of systems supporting industrial sites and international production facilities.

4. Data, Analytics & AI

• Define the Group's data strategy, establishing appropriate standards for data governance, quality, ownership and accessibility.

• Improve the availability and consistency of management information across business functions and international entities.

• Promote the use of analytics and business intelligence to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence and automation to improve productivity and streamline business processes.

• Establish appropriate governance, security and risk-management principles for the adoption of emerging technologies.

• Ensure that data and digital capabilities can scale alongside the organisation's international development.

5. Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & IT Governance

• Oversee the Group's IT infrastructure, cloud strategy, networks, workplace technology and core IT services.

• Establish and maintain appropriate cybersecurity policies, controls and incident-response capabilities.

• Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery and resilience across critical systems and international operations.

• Manage IT risk, access controls, security standards and technology compliance requirements.

• Develop appropriate governance frameworks, service-management processes and performance metrics.

• Ensure effective management of external IT service providers and technology partners.

6. International IT Operations & Integration

• Coordinate technology strategy and execution across the Group's international subsidiaries and operating locations.

• Establish appropriate standards for systems, processes, infrastructure and IT service delivery while accommodating local business requirements.

• Lead the technology integration of newly acquired entities and support the harmonisation of applications and infrastructure.

• Identify opportunities to consolidate platforms, improve operational consistency and capture synergies across the organisation.

• Build effective relationships with local management teams to ensure successful adoption of Group-wide technology initiatives.

• Ensure that IT capabilities support the Group's international expansion and evolving organisational structure.

7. Budget, Investment & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage the Group's IT budget, investment plans and technology expenditure.

• Prioritise investments based on strategic value, operational impact, risk and total cost of ownership.

• Monitor financial performance, identify efficiency opportunities and ensure effective allocation of resources.

• Manage relationships with technology vendors, implementation partners and external service providers.

• Lead strategic negotiations and ensure that suppliers deliver against agreed service levels and contractual commitments.

• Establish clear business cases and measurable outcomes for major technology investments.

8. Leadership & Organisational Development

• Lead and develop the IT organisation, ensuring the appropriate structure, capabilities and resources are in place to support business needs.

• Establish clear responsibilities, objectives and performance expectations across IT teams.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and service excellence.

• Strengthen collaboration between IT and business functions, ensuring technology is viewed as a strategic enabler rather than solely a support function.

• Develop internal capabilities while identifying opportunities to leverage external expertise where appropriate.

• Communicate technology priorities, investment decisions and delivery progress effectively to executive stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced technology executive with a strong track record of leading IT strategy, enterprise systems and digital transformation in an international industrial or pharmaceutical environment.

Required Experience

• Significant experience in senior IT leadership positions, such as CIO, IT Director or Group IT Director.

• Proven experience defining and implementing IT strategies in complex, multi-site and internationally distributed organisations.

• Strong expertise in enterprise applications, ERP systems, application integration and IT architecture.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain and industrial operations through technology.

• Demonstrated track record in digital transformation, systems modernisation and process harmonisation.

• Experience managing cybersecurity, infrastructure, IT governance and business continuity.

• Strong capabilities in IT budget management, investment planning, vendor negotiations and resource allocation.

• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary IT teams.

• Proven ability to engage with executive stakeholders and translate business priorities into technology roadmaps.

Industry Background

Experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, manufacturing or other regulated industrial environments will be particularly valuable.

Exposure to animal health, pharmaceutical production, R&D-intensive organisations or international manufacturing groups would be an advantage.

Experience with regulated environments, quality-management requirements and the technology implications of pharmaceutical manufacturing will be especially relevant.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership: Ability to connect technology investments with business objectives and long-term growth.

• Digital transformation: Proven capability to modernise systems, processes and technology operating models.

• Industrial and operational understanding: Ability to align IT solutions with manufacturing, supply chain and commercial requirements.

• International management: Experience coordinating technology initiatives across multiple countries, entities and cultures.

• Business partnership: Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to influence decision-making at executive level.

• Financial and commercial acumen: Ability to manage budgets, evaluate investments and maximise technology value.

• Change management: Capability to drive adoption, build consensus and implement transformation across the organisation.

• People leadership: Ability to develop teams, strengthen internal capabilities and establish a high-performance culture.

The Opportunity

The CIO will join an established international group at an important stage in the evolution of its technology capabilities.

The role offers the opportunity to shape the Group's IT strategy, modernise its enterprise systems and strengthen the digital infrastructure supporting research, manufacturing and international commercial operations.

The successful candidate will have significant influence over technology investment priorities and the opportunity to build a scalable, secure and integrated IT environment that supports the organisation's long-term ambitions.

Location: Bologna, Italy.

Compensation package: €150,000–€200,000 gross annual salary, plus bonus.

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Location: Bologna, Italy
Compensation: €150,000–€200,000 gross annual salary, plus bonus

The Opportunity

We are supporting an established, internationally operating pharmaceutical group in the search for a Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead the evolution of its technology landscape and support the organisation's next phase of growth.

The Group operates in the animal health sector, with activities spanning pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and international commercial operations. With a strong industrial footprint and a growing international presence, the organisation is investing in the capabilities, systems and digital infrastructure required to support its continued expansion.

The CIO will play a strategic role in aligning technology with business priorities, strengthening IT governance and driving digital transformation across a complex, international environment.

Working closely with the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will define and execute the Group's IT strategy, modernise its technology architecture and ensure that digital capabilities support operational efficiency, business scalability, innovation and effective decision-making.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced technology executive who combines strategic vision with strong execution capabilities and understands the demands of an industrial, science-driven and internationally distributed organisation.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Strategy & Digital Transformation

• Define and execute the Group's IT strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and long-term business priorities.

• Develop a technology roadmap covering infrastructure, enterprise applications, data, cybersecurity and digital innovation.

• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve operational efficiency, productivity and business performance.

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across corporate, commercial, manufacturing and research functions.

• Establish IT governance frameworks, investment priorities and performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of technology initiatives.

• Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team on technology trends, investment decisions and digital opportunities.

2. Enterprise Applications & Business Systems

• Oversee the evolution and integration of the Group's enterprise application landscape, including ERP and other core business platforms.

• Ensure that business systems effectively support finance, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, sales and international operations.

• Drive application standardisation and process harmonisation across the Group's entities and geographical locations.

• Evaluate opportunities to modernise legacy systems and improve integration between applications.

• Ensure that technology platforms are scalable, reliable and capable of supporting future business growth.

• Collaborate with business leaders to translate operational requirements into effective technology solutions.

3. Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Industrial Technology

• Support the digital evolution of manufacturing and industrial operations through appropriate technology platforms and integrated processes.

• Ensure effective coordination between enterprise IT and production-related systems, working with the relevant operational and engineering stakeholders.

• Promote greater visibility across manufacturing, planning, inventory, procurement and distribution processes.

• Support the adoption of digital solutions that improve operational performance, traceability and supply chain efficiency.

• Ensure that technology initiatives are aligned with the requirements of a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

• Strengthen the integration of systems supporting industrial sites and international production facilities.

4. Data, Analytics & AI

• Define the Group's data strategy, establishing appropriate standards for data governance, quality, ownership and accessibility.

• Improve the availability and consistency of management information across business functions and international entities.

• Promote the use of analytics and business intelligence to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to apply artificial intelligence and automation to improve productivity and streamline business processes.

• Establish appropriate governance, security and risk-management principles for the adoption of emerging technologies.

• Ensure that data and digital capabilities can scale alongside the organisation's international development.

5. Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & IT Governance

• Oversee the Group's IT infrastructure, cloud strategy, networks, workplace technology and core IT services.

• Establish and maintain appropriate cybersecurity policies, controls and incident-response capabilities.

• Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery and resilience across critical systems and international operations.

• Manage IT risk, access controls, security standards and technology compliance requirements.

• Develop appropriate governance frameworks, service-management processes and performance metrics.

• Ensure effective management of external IT service providers and technology partners.

6. International IT Operations & Integration

• Coordinate technology strategy and execution across the Group's international subsidiaries and operating locations.

• Establish appropriate standards for systems, processes, infrastructure and IT service delivery while accommodating local business requirements.

• Lead the technology integration of newly acquired entities and support the harmonisation of applications and infrastructure.

• Identify opportunities to consolidate platforms, improve operational consistency and capture synergies across the organisation.

• Build effective relationships with local management teams to ensure successful adoption of Group-wide technology initiatives.

• Ensure that IT capabilities support the Group's international expansion and evolving organisational structure.

7. Budget, Investment & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage the Group's IT budget, investment plans and technology expenditure.

• Prioritise investments based on strategic value, operational impact, risk and total cost of ownership.

• Monitor financial performance, identify efficiency opportunities and ensure effective allocation of resources.

• Manage relationships with technology vendors, implementation partners and external service providers.

• Lead strategic negotiations and ensure that suppliers deliver against agreed service levels and contractual commitments.

• Establish clear business cases and measurable outcomes for major technology investments.

8. Leadership & Organisational Development

• Lead and develop the IT organisation, ensuring the appropriate structure, capabilities and resources are in place to support business needs.

• Establish clear responsibilities, objectives and performance expectations across IT teams.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and service excellence.

• Strengthen collaboration between IT and business functions, ensuring technology is viewed as a strategic enabler rather than solely a support function.

• Develop internal capabilities while identifying opportunities to leverage external expertise where appropriate.

• Communicate technology priorities, investment decisions and delivery progress effectively to executive stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced technology executive with a strong track record of leading IT strategy, enterprise systems and digital transformation in an international industrial or pharmaceutical environment.

Required Experience

• Significant experience in senior IT leadership positions, such as CIO, IT Director or Group IT Director.

• Proven experience defining and implementing IT strategies in complex, multi-site and internationally distributed organisations.

• Strong expertise in enterprise applications, ERP systems, application integration and IT architecture.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain and industrial operations through technology.

• Demonstrated track record in digital transformation, systems modernisation and process harmonisation.

• Experience managing cybersecurity, infrastructure, IT governance and business continuity.

• Strong capabilities in IT budget management, investment planning, vendor negotiations and resource allocation.

• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary IT teams.

• Proven ability to engage with executive stakeholders and translate business priorities into technology roadmaps.

Industry Background

Experience in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, manufacturing or other regulated industrial environments will be particularly valuable.

Exposure to animal health, pharmaceutical production, R&D-intensive organisations or international manufacturing groups would be an advantage.

Experience with regulated environments, quality-management requirements and the technology implications of pharmaceutical manufacturing will be especially relevant.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership: Ability to connect technology investments with business objectives and long-term growth.

• Digital transformation: Proven capability to modernise systems, processes and technology operating models.

• Industrial and operational understanding: Ability to align IT solutions with manufacturing, supply chain and commercial requirements.

• International management: Experience coordinating technology initiatives across multiple countries, entities and cultures.

• Business partnership: Strong stakeholder-management skills and the ability to influence decision-making at executive level.

• Financial and commercial acumen: Ability to manage budgets, evaluate investments and maximise technology value.

• Change management: Capability to drive adoption, build consensus and implement transformation across the organisation.

• People leadership: Ability to develop teams, strengthen internal capabilities and establish a high-performance culture.

The Opportunity

The CIO will join an established international group at an important stage in the evolution of its technology capabilities.

The role offers the opportunity to shape the Group's IT strategy, modernise its enterprise systems and strengthen the digital infrastructure supporting research, manufacturing and international commercial operations.

The successful candidate will have significant influence over technology investment priorities and the opportunity to build a scalable, secure and integrated IT environment that supports the organisation's long-term ambitions.

Location: Bologna, Italy.

Compensation package: €150,000–€200,000 gross annual salary, plus bonus.

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Rome, Italy – On-site
Compensation: €100,000–€120,000 gross annual salary + bonus

The Opportunity

We are supporting a leading independent insurance brokerage and risk management group in the search for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to support its next phase of growth and organisational development.

The Group provides insurance brokerage, risk advisory and risk management services to corporate and institutional clients across multiple industries. Its growth strategy combines organic expansion with acquisitions, creating the need for a stronger, more integrated and scalable operating model.

The COO will play a pivotal role in translating the Group's strategic ambitions into operational performance, ensuring that processes, organisational structures and management systems evolve in line with the business.

Working closely with the CEO and the wider leadership team, the successful candidate will drive operational excellence, harmonise processes across the Group and lead the integration of newly acquired businesses, while preserving the specialist expertise and client relationships that underpin the organisation's success.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a pragmatic, results-oriented executive who can combine strategic vision with hands-on execution in a growing, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Group Operations & Operational Excellence

• Oversee the Group's operating model, ensuring effective coordination across business units, functions and geographical locations.

• Review and optimise operational processes, workflows and organisational structures to improve efficiency, service quality and scalability.

• Establish common operating standards, procedures and performance benchmarks across the Group.

• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce operational complexity and improve productivity.

• Ensure that operational capabilities evolve in line with business growth, client requirements and strategic priorities.

2. Post-Acquisition Integration

• Lead the operational integration of newly acquired businesses, defining integration plans, priorities, milestones and accountability.

• Harmonise processes, systems, reporting structures and operating procedures across acquired entities.

• Work closely with local management teams to ensure effective integration while maintaining business continuity and client service standards.

• Identify synergies, operational efficiencies and opportunities for collaboration across the Group.

• Monitor integration progress, proactively address execution risks and ensure the realisation of expected benefits.

3. Process Management & Performance Monitoring

• Define and implement operational KPIs to monitor efficiency, productivity, service delivery and business performance.

• Establish consistent management reporting and performance review processes across the organisation.

• Use operational data to identify bottlenecks, address performance gaps and support evidence-based decision-making.

• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and execution discipline.

• Ensure that operational processes support sustainable growth and a consistently high standard of client service.

4. Organisational Development & Leadership

• Work with the CEO and senior management team to evolve the Group's organisational structure in line with its growth strategy.

• Clarify roles, responsibilities and decision-making processes across central functions and operating entities.

• Strengthen collaboration between business units and central teams, encouraging knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices.

• Support the development of management capabilities and leadership effectiveness throughout the organisation.

• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment and effective implementation.

5. Technology, Systems & Operational Infrastructure

• Oversee the evolution of operational processes and supporting systems to enable greater efficiency, transparency and scalability.

• Collaborate with IT leadership to identify opportunities for automation, digitalisation and process standardisation.

• Support the integration of systems and operational platforms following acquisitions.

• Ensure that technology investments address business needs and deliver measurable operational benefits.

• Promote effective use of management information and digital tools across the organisation.

6. Strategic Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Translate Group-level strategic objectives into actionable operational plans.

• Work closely with the CEO, CFO, commercial leadership and other senior stakeholders to align operational priorities with business performance.

• Support business planning, resource allocation and capacity management across the Group.

• Contribute to the evaluation of acquisition opportunities from an operational perspective, assessing integration complexity, synergies and scalability.

• Provide regular updates to the executive team on operational performance, integration progress and improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced operations executive with a proven track record of improving organisational performance, implementing scalable processes and managing complexity in a growing business.

Required Experience

• Significant experience in senior operations leadership roles, such as COO, Operations Director or Head of Operations, within a multi-site, multi-entity or decentralised organisation.

• Proven experience managing operational transformation, process improvement and organisational development initiatives.

• Demonstrated track record in post-merger integration, business consolidation or the harmonisation of processes across multiple entities.

• Strong understanding of operational performance management, KPI frameworks, process governance and management reporting.

• Experience working closely with CEOs, CFOs and commercial leaders to translate strategic objectives into operational execution.

• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience coordinating teams and stakeholders across different functions and business units.

Industry Background

Experience in insurance brokerage, insurance services, financial services or other professional services environments will be particularly valuable.

Candidates from other sectors may also be considered where they have operated in complex, service-oriented organisations with decentralised structures and a strong focus on client relationships.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and operational thinking: Ability to connect long-term business objectives with practical operational priorities.

• Execution excellence: Strong ownership, decisiveness and the ability to deliver measurable results.

• Change management: Experience leading organisational transformation and bringing teams together around common objectives.

• Integration capabilities: Ability to manage complexity and capture synergies across acquired businesses.

• Stakeholder management: Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.

• Analytical mindset: Ability to use KPIs, operational data and performance reporting to drive continuous improvement.

• Leadership and collaboration: Ability to empower teams, establish accountability and build a cohesive operating culture.

• Pragmatism and adaptability: Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment where processes and structures must evolve alongside the business.

The Opportunity

The COO will join a growing organisation at a pivotal stage of its development, with the opportunity to shape the Group's operating model and contribute directly to its long-term success.

The role offers significant scope to professionalise processes, strengthen operational governance and lead the integration of acquired businesses within an ambitious growth strategy.

We are looking for a leader who combines strategic perspective with a hands-on approach, capable of building the operational foundations required to support the Group's next stage of expansion.

Working arrangement: On-site, Rome, Italy.

Compensation package: €100,000–€120,000 gross annual salary, plus bonus.

Head of IT Applications

Location: Milan, Italy – Hybrid working (2 days remote)
Compensation: €90,000 gross annual salary + 20% bonus
Contract: Executive-level position – CCNL Commercio

The Opportunity

We are supporting a growing, independent insurance group in the search for a Head of IT Applications, a key leadership role responsible for the evolution of the Group’s application landscape, technology investments and systems integration.

Operating in the insurance advisory and risk management sector, the Group is pursuing an ambitious growth strategy driven by acquisitions and continued investment in technology and innovation.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry and proven leadership capabilities to shape the application roadmap, oversee strategic technology initiatives and ensure the effective integration of newly acquired businesses.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in the Group’s technology strategy, working closely with IT leadership and business stakeholders to drive scalability, operational efficiency and long-term technological development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Application Development & Architecture

• Define the strategic direction and technical roadmap for internally developed applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Provide architectural guidance and technical oversight to the internal development function, working through the relevant team lead.

• Establish development priorities and oversee delivery plans, software quality, security standards and project timelines.

• Promote best practices across the software development lifecycle, encouraging technical excellence, team autonomy and continuous improvement.

• Ensure consistency and scalability across the Group’s application architecture.

2. Data Migration & Business Integration

• Oversee data migration and application integration initiatives arising from acquisitions and business expansion.

• Validate integration strategies and migration plans, ensuring alignment with Group platforms and architectural standards.

• Monitor project risks, dependencies, timelines and delivery outcomes.

• Ensure data quality, business continuity and the effective transition from legacy systems to Group-wide platforms.

• Drive application consolidation and the decommissioning of redundant systems.

3. Third-Party Solutions & Vendor Management

• Lead the evaluation, selection and implementation of third-party application solutions.

• Assess technology options against business requirements, comparing external solutions with internal development alternatives.

• Evaluate integration requirements, security, scalability, total cost of ownership and expected business benefits.

• Manage key technology vendors, including commercial negotiations, contractual commitments and service performance.

• Oversee implementation programmes, stakeholder engagement, user adoption and the achievement of expected outcomes.

4. Strategy, Budget & Investment Management

• Develop and maintain the Group’s application roadmap, anticipating technology requirements arising from continued growth and acquisitions.

• Manage budgets, forecasts and technology investments across the areas of responsibility.

• Prioritise initiatives based on business value, financial impact, risk, dependencies and available resources.

• Monitor expenditure, identify variances and implement corrective measures where necessary.

• Provide clear recommendations to IT leadership and business stakeholders, outlining alternative solutions, costs, risks and strategic implications.

5. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead through the relevant team leads, setting direction and ensuring accountability for delivery and results.

• Build strong relationships with IT leadership, business stakeholders and external technology partners.

• Translate business needs into sustainable technology solutions, balancing strategic priorities with operational requirements.

• Develop team capabilities and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic vision, technical credibility and commercial awareness, with the ability to make informed technology decisions and drive their implementation in a growing, acquisition-driven environment.

Required experience and qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience in IT application management, with direct responsibility for applications, teams, vendors and technology investments.

• Strong knowledge of the insurance industry, particularly insurance brokerage and/or MGA (Managing General Agent) environments, including relevant business processes and technology platforms.

• Solid understanding of application architecture, systems integration, data management and the software development lifecycle.

• Proven experience overseeing internal software development teams and making architectural and technical decisions.

• Demonstrated track record in data migration, application consolidation and post-acquisition business integration.

• Experience evaluating, selecting and implementing third-party software solutions.

• Strong vendor management, negotiation and commercial capabilities.

• Experience managing budgets, investment planning, financial forecasts and technology expenditure.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking: Ability to define a clear application roadmap aligned with business objectives and long-term growth.

• Technical leadership: Sufficient technical depth to challenge assumptions, evaluate alternatives and guide architectural decisions.

• Commercial acumen: Ability to assess business cases, optimise investments and negotiate effectively with technology partners.

• Execution and accountability: A pragmatic, results-oriented approach to managing priorities, risks and delivery.

• Stakeholder management: Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• People leadership: Ability to develop and empower teams, establish clear accountability and foster collaboration.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join a growing IT organisation and have a direct influence on the Group’s technology direction and investment priorities.

The role offers significant scope to shape the application landscape, support the integration of acquired businesses and drive the adoption of scalable technology solutions in a dynamic insurance environment.

This is an opportunity for an experienced IT leader to combine strategic responsibility with hands-on involvement in critical technology decisions, contributing directly to the Group’s continued growth and transformation.

In-Fund Corporate Development Role

We are partnering with a leading Private Equity fund who is looking to grow its in-fund Corporate Development team. This is joining its portfolio Value Creation team as the number two to the Head of Corporate Development.

This is a unique opportunity to join a Private Equity fund directly, working across multiple portfolio companies to drive their inorganic growth strategies.

Unlike a traditional Corporate Development role within a single portfolio business, this position offers exposure to multiple businesses, management teams and acquisition strategies, with significant autonomy and end-to-end deal ownership.

The Opportunity:

• Work directly alongside the Head of Corporate Development, supporting M&A execution and origination across a portfolio of high-growth businesses.
• Lead transactions end-to-end, from origination, valuation and due diligence through to SPA negotiations, completion and integration.
• Partner closely with portfolio CEOs, CFOs and senior management teams to shape and execute buy-and-build strategies.
• Identify and originate acquisition opportunities, building proprietary target pipelines across multiple sectors.
• Present investment opportunities to portfolio company Boards and the fund's Investment Committee.
• Work within a lean, highly entrepreneurial PE environment, with significant responsibility and exposure from day one.

Ideal Background:

• Strong M&A experience from Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Big 4 Deals or in-house Corporate Development.
• Proven track record of executing transactions through to completion, with strong financial modelling and commercial capabilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple transactions independently and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Exposure to Technology, Services, or other traditional sectors would be advantageous, although not essential.
• Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and keen to take ownership in a fast-paced environment.

Why Consider This Role?

A rare opportunity to work in-fund, rather than within a single portfolio company, gaining exposure to multiple buy-and-build strategies and working directly with senior investment and portfolio leadership.

About the Opportunity

Phipps Cameron is partnering with an enterprise software company who is looking to add a Principal/Lead to its Corporate Development function - a high impact team responsible for shaping the company’s strategic direction and driving inorganic growth. This role sits at the centre of the organization, partnering directly with senior leadership and business unit heads to evaluate and execute key initiatives. You will be involved across the full deal lifecycle, while also contributing to broader strategic planning and capital allocation decisions. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-visibility projects within a global software platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating opportunities: Assess potential acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic initiatives through financial modelling, valuation, and market analysis
• Transactions: Play a key role in live M&A and investment processes, including diligence coordination, financial analysis, and stakeholder management
• Building insights: Develop clear, data-driven perspectives to inform decision-making across leadership teams
• Creating materials: Prepare presentations, investment cases, and briefing documents for senior executives
• Sourcing pipeline: Identify and track potential targets, monitor industry trends, and support ongoing market mapping efforts
• Mentoring and supporting Junior members of the team

Background:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in roles such as: Investment Banking in Private Equity or Venture Capital Consulting Transaction Advisory focusing on software investment
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation capabilities
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

Please apply directly or contact us confidentially for more information.

Chief Financial Officer – PE-Backed Manufacturing

Location: Vicenza, Veneto
Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial
Compensation: €80,000–120,000 + Bonus + LTI

The Opportunity

Our client is a Private Equity-backed manufacturing business based in the Vicenza area, currently going through an important phase of growth and organisational development.

The company is looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer who will take ownership of the Finance function and play a key role alongside the CEO, senior management team and Private Equity shareholder.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership position within an industrial environment. The CFO will be expected to combine strong financial discipline with a genuine understanding of the underlying business, working closely with Operations and the wider management team to improve performance, strengthen financial processes and support the company's next phase of development.

The role will have significant exposure to the Private Equity shareholder, with responsibility for providing accurate and insightful financial information, supporting value creation initiatives and contributing to strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and develop the overall Finance function, ensuring robust financial governance and high-quality financial information.

• Take ownership of the company's financial strategy and performance in partnership with the CEO and senior leadership team.

• Oversee Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax and Financial Planning & Analysis.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.

• Develop and manage the annual budget, business plan and rolling forecasts.

• Provide management with clear analysis of financial and operational performance, highlighting risks, opportunities and corrective actions.

• Drive continuous improvement across Finance processes, systems and controls.

Industrial Finance & Performance

• Develop a strong understanding of the economics of the manufacturing business and its key performance drivers.

• Monitor and improve margins, production costs, working capital, inventory and cash flow.

• Partner closely with Operations to improve financial visibility and operational performance.

• Strengthen cost accounting, management reporting and KPI frameworks.

• Support investment decisions through robust financial analysis and business cases.

• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cash generation.

Private Equity & Value Creation

• Act as a key financial partner to the Private Equity shareholder.

• Lead and coordinate regular investor and board reporting.

• Provide transparent analysis of business performance against budget, business plan and value creation objectives.

• Support the development and execution of the company's value creation plan.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including potential M&A, investments, restructuring or other corporate development activities.

• Ensure Finance is equipped to support the company's growth and future evolution.

Team & Organisation

• Lead, develop and structure the Finance team according to the company's growth requirements.

• Establish clear responsibilities, processes and performance standards within the function.

• Build a culture of accountability, business partnership and continuous improvement.

• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, HR and other senior stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

• Significant experience in a senior Finance leadership position, ideally as CFO, Finance Director, Group CFO or equivalent.

• Strong background within a manufacturing / industrial environment.

• Solid understanding of financial accounting, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, treasury and cash-flow management.

• Strong experience with industrial KPIs, cost accounting, working capital and profitability analysis.

• Proven ability to work closely with a CEO and senior management team as a genuine business partner.

• Experience producing high-quality reporting for shareholders, boards or other senior stakeholders.

• Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with the ability to translate financial data into clear business decisions.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Fluent English is preferred.

PE / Transaction Experience

Previous experience in a Private Equity-backed environment is strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will understand the pace, transparency and reporting requirements associated with PE ownership and will be comfortable working directly with investors on:

• Board and investor reporting

• Budget and business plan processes

• Value creation initiatives

• Cash and working capital optimisation

• Performance improvement

• M&A / add-on acquisitions

• Strategic financial planning

Candidates coming from a strong industrial finance background with relevant exposure to shareholders, investors, M&A or transformation environments will also be considered.

The Ideal Profile

We are looking for a CFO who is both strategic and hands-on.

This is not a role for a purely corporate Finance executive operating at a distance from the business. The successful candidate will be comfortable going into the detail when required, understanding manufacturing economics and working directly with operational teams, while also being able to engage confidently with the CEO, Board and Private Equity investors.

The ideal profile combines:

• Strong financial and technical foundations

• Industrial / manufacturing experience

• Commercial and operational understanding

• PE mindset and shareholder exposure

• Strong leadership capabilities

• A pragmatic, hands-on approach

• Ability to operate in a growing and evolving organisation

What We Offer

• €80,000–120,000 gross annual salary, depending on experience and seniority

• Annual Bonus / MBO

• Long-Term Incentive (LTI)

• Senior leadership position within a Private Equity-backed industrial business

• Direct exposure to the CEO, senior management and PE shareholder

• Significant scope to influence the Finance function and wider business performance

• Opportunity to contribute to the company's next phase of growth and value creation

Location: Vicenza, Veneto

Senior Brand & Communications Lead – International

The Role

We are looking for a senior communications and brand professional to lead the international evolution of a fast-growing technology company operating across multiple European markets.

The company is already established across several EU markets, with a growing customer base and an ambitious international expansion plan. The communications function now needs someone who has already managed brand and communications across different European markets, someone who can take a brand voice that has worked in one country and reshape it so that it carries credibility and consistency across multiple markets, without losing its distinctive identity.

The foundations are already in place: a strong product, an established content presence and significant traction with professional customers. The next step is to build one confident international voice, together with the systems and processes required to scale communications as new markets are added and the team grows.

You will set editorial and brand direction, define and evolve the company's tone of voice for a multi-market, multilingual audience, and work closely with senior leadership, Marketing, Product and Sales to ensure that everything published builds credibility, engagement and brand equity.

What You'll Do

Brand & International Communications

• Own the brand and communications strategy across multiple European markets, with full accountability for strategy, execution, measurement and continuous improvement.

• Define and evolve the company's editorial voice as the business scales, ensuring consistency across languages, cultures and markets.

• Adapt and localise brand messaging rather than simply translating content from one market to another.

• Build and maintain relationships with relevant media, journalists and influencers across key European markets.

• Identify and manage KOL (Key Opinion Leader) partnerships with senior professionals who can strengthen the company's credibility locally and internationally.

• Monitor and report on brand, content and social media performance, understanding what is working market by market and identifying areas for improvement.

Content Creation & Editorial

• Develop and execute a high-quality organic content strategy across multiple channels, including LinkedIn, company blog, newsletters, case studies, thought leadership, social media and press materials.

• Create content for sophisticated, professional audiences, maintaining a high standard of editorial quality and credibility.

• Write at native or near-native level in at least one core market language, alongside strong professional English.

• Develop an organisational approach to adapting and localising content across markets, taking into account language, tone, cultural context and local professional environments.

• Commission, manage and quality-control content produced by external contributors, agencies, translators and AI tools.

AI-Augmented Ways of Working

We are looking for someone who sees AI as more than a shortcut and can develop a lean, AI-augmented communications function capable of producing high-quality content at scale across multiple markets.

• Design and document repeatable AI-assisted workflows for ideation, drafting, translation and localisation.

• Establish clear principles around what AI can support and what should remain human-led.

• Ensure that the use of AI never compromises editorial quality, accuracy or brand credibility.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with senior leadership and Marketing to align communications with product launches, commercial initiatives and key company milestones.

• Collaborate with Performance Marketing on content-to-conversion initiatives, including SEO, lead magnets, landing pages and social media.

• Partner with Sales and Product Marketing to develop case studies, testimonials and customer stories across different markets.

• Coordinate customer outreach and marketing permissions where required.

• Ensure that communications and brand activity support broader commercial and growth objectives.

What We're Looking For

Must-Haves

• 7+ years of experience in communications, brand or content, with demonstrated ownership of both strategy and execution.

• Proven experience scaling a brand and communications function across multiple countries or international markets.

• A track record of shaping or reshaping a brand's tone of voice as a company grows, rather than simply maintaining an established brand identity.

• Strong writing and editorial skills, with experience communicating to sophisticated and discerning professional audiences.

• Fluency in at least two European market languages — Italian, German, Spanish or French, alongside strong professional English.

• Experience managing content and messaging across languages and markets, including markets where you may not personally speak the local language.

• Experience building, managing or growing a content and communications team.

• Experience working with external contributors, translators, agencies and other third-party partners.

• A clear and considered approach to incorporating AI tools into editorial and communications workflows.

• Confidence operating within a fast-growing, multi-market environment, with the ability to set direction, work independently and make sound decisions with limited resources.

• Strong ownership mentality and the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on with execution.

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience in Legal Tech, B2B SaaS, Technology, or another trust-sensitive professional-services environment.

• Existing relationships with European media, journalists, influencers or KOLs within professional or legal sectors.

• Experience launching or repositioning a brand across new international markets.

• Experience working within a high-growth scale-up environment.

What We Offer

• Compensation: €75,000–90,000 OTE equivalent for the Milan market.

• Equity: Meaningful equity package aligned with the seniority and scope of the role.

• International scope: Responsibility for brand and communications across multiple European markets.

• Team retreats & off-sites: Dedicated opportunities to collaborate, connect and work together outside the day-to-day environment.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an international brand and build the communications infrastructure required for its next stage of growth.

The successful candidate will have significant autonomy and visibility, with the opportunity to shape brand positioning, editorial standards, international communications and the development of the wider content function.

Head of Corporate Development

Confidential | Wealth Management | United States

Phipps Cameron is partnering with a leading, private equity-backed wealth management firm to appoint a Head of Corporate Development.

The business is a scaled, established RIA with approximately $38bn+ in AUM, a national footprint, and a strong track record of organic growth. Having built significant scale organically, the firm is now looking to accelerate M&A as a complementary growth channel and is seeking a senior corporate development leader to build and lead this strategy.

This is a highly visible role working directly with the President, CEO, COO, private equity sponsor and Board. The successful candidate will take ownership of the M&A agenda, with a particular focus on building a proactive origination engine and developing long-term relationships with RIA owners, founders and advisor teams.

This is not a high-volume acquisition strategy. The focus is on identifying a select number of high-quality transactions with strong strategic, financial and cultural alignment that can make a meaningful contribution to the continued growth of the platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the firm's corporate development and M&A strategy.
• Build a proactive and increasingly proprietary pipeline of acquisition opportunities across the U.S. wealth management market.
• Develop trusted relationships with RIA founders, business owners, advisors and relevant intermediaries.
• Lead opportunities from initial origination through valuation, diligence, negotiation, structuring and execution.
• Assess potential transactions across strategic fit, financial attractiveness, cultural alignment and execution risk.
• Prepare investment cases and recommendations for senior leadership, the private equity sponsor and Board.
• Support the recruitment of high-quality advisor teams as part of the firm's broader growth strategy.
• Provide ongoing market intelligence around valuations, competitive dynamics and consolidation across the RIA landscape.
• Partner closely with internal finance, operations, legal and integration teams throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Candidate Profile

We are interested in individuals who combine strong M&A capability with genuine origination and relationship-building experience.

Relevant backgrounds could include corporate development within wealth management or financial services, private equity, investment banking, RIA business development, or adjacent sectors with similarly fragmented and relationship-driven M&A markets, including insurance brokerage.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A strong track record of originating and/or executing M&A transactions.
• Experience within wealth management, RIAs, insurance brokerage or adjacent financial services.
• An established network and the credibility to develop senior relationships with founders and business owners.
• Strong financial, valuation and transaction skills.
• Commercial judgment and the ability to identify opportunities beyond formally marketed processes.
• The ability to operate autonomously while partnering effectively with a senior executive team and sophisticated private equity sponsor.
• An entrepreneurial, relationship-led approach with a focus on transaction quality rather than volume.

Location

The business is headquartered on the West Coast, with Los Angeles preferred, although candidates can be based anywhere in the United States for the right individual.

This represents an opportunity to take ownership of M&A within an established, high-growth wealth management platform, with significant capital, senior-level sponsorship and substantial opportunity to build out its inorganic growth strategy.