CEO — ESG Advisory Firm

The Organisation & Context

Our client is a rapidly growing sustainability advisory and data platform with 180 institutional clients across the Nordic and broader European market. Following a private equity investment, the firm is accelerating international expansion and investing in technology-enabled service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• — Lead the executive team and define the strategic direction of the business
• — Drive revenue growth from €35m to €80m through international expansion and new product development
• — Build the technology platform capabilities — transitioning from advisory to data-led service delivery
• — Manage the relationship with the PE investor and its investment committee
• — Represent the firm at European sustainability policy and industry forums

Candidate Profile

• — CEO or MD experience at a sustainability advisory, ESG data, or governance advisory firm
• — Deep expertise in ESG and sustainability strategy for institutional investors
• — Track record of scaling a professional services or technology-enabled advisory business
• — Strong relationships with Nordic and European institutional investors
• — Fluent English and Swedish or another Nordic language

Search Process & Confidentiality

Retained mandate.