Chief Executive Officer
This is more than a traditional CEO position. My client is an
ambitious UK-based technology company developing an innovative
social Super Apps, bringing together social networking,
communication, digital content, communities, payments and
AI-powered consumer experiences within one integrated ecosystem.
As the business enters its next phase of development, my client
is seeking an entrepreneurial, commercially driven and highly
hands-on Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its UK operations,
accelerate user growth and build a scalable consumer technology
business. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced CEO,
COO, Co-Founder or senior mobile internet executive who has
successfully built, launched or scaled consumer-facing digital
platforms. The successful candidate will have significant
influence over business strategy, product direction, team
development and commercial expansion.
Job Title: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Salary: up to 150 K+ competitive bonus
Location: London
Work Style: Fully on site
Industry: social media
Key Responsibilities
Business Strategy & Leadership
· Define and execute business strategy, growth plans and
commercial objectives.
· Take overall responsibility for business performance,
operations and organisational development.
· Build and lead high-performing teams across Product,
Technology, Marketing and Commercial functions.
· Work closely with the Board and shareholders to drive
long-term business growth.
User Growth & Market Expansion
· Lead go-to-market strategies, product launches and user
acquisition across the UK.
· Drive user engagement, retention and monetisation through
scalable, data-driven growth strategies.
· Develop strategic partnerships with brands, creators,
merchants and communities.
· Identify opportunities for international market expansion.
Product & Commercial Development
* Collaborate with Product and Technology teams to align product
development with market needs.
* Drive innovation, product optimisation and user experience
improvements.
* Develop monetisation strategies across advertising,
partnerships, payments and digital services.
* Identify new revenue opportunities and build sustainable
commercial models.
Operations & Team Management
· Establish scalable operational structures, processes and
performance frameworks.
· Recruit, lead and develop senior management and
cross-functional teams.
· Oversee budgets, KPIs, operational performance and
corporate governance.
Candidate Requirements
· Proven executive leadership experience at CEO, COO,
Co-Founder or equivalent level.
· Strong background in mobile internet, social media,
consumer technology, consumer apps or digital platforms.
· Demonstrable experience launching, operating or scaling
consumer-facing mobile applications.
· Strong understanding of user acquisition, engagement,
retention, monetisation and digital business models.
· Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams in
a fast-growing technology business.
· Entrepreneurial mindset, strong commercial acumen and
hands-on leadership capabilities.
· Based in the UK or willing to relocate.
Highly Desirable
· Successful 0-to-1 entrepreneurial experience, ideally
founding or building a consumer technology business from an early
stage.
· Proven track record of scaling consumer apps and driving
significant user growth.
· Experience in social networking, Super Apps, community
platforms, marketplaces or fintech-enabled consumer platforms.
· Experience developing successful monetisation strategies
and strategic partnerships.
· Exposure to both European and Asian technology markets.
· Mandarin Chinese language skills would be a strong
advantage.
· Experience working with founders, investors and
international shareholders.