Chief Executive Officer

Location: Houston, Texas

Direct Hire

Dagen is partnering with an established, investment-backed industrial supply and services company to identify a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its next phase of growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven business leader to take full ownership of an established operation, drive profitable growth, strengthen the organization's infrastructure, and build a strong leadership team.

The company serves the energy and industrial markets, specializing in valve assembly and industrial supply solutions. With the support of long‑term ownership, the business is positioned for continued growth and expansion.

The Opportunity

The CEO will have full P&L responsibility and work directly with ownership to establish and execute the company's strategic and operating plans. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who understands how to grow an industrial business while building the processes, systems, and team needed to support long‑term success.

The successful candidate will lead all major business functions, including sales, operations, assembly, procurement, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the business, with full responsibility for financial and operating performance.
• Develop and execute annual operating plans, budgets, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Drive revenue and EBITDA growth through new customers, product offerings, markets, and geographic expansion.
• Lead and develop the senior management team, including finance, information technology, sales, and operations.
• Strengthen sales processes, pricing strategies, customer relationships, and pipeline management.
• Oversee operations, valve assembly, procurement, inventory, and logistics to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Improve working capital management, inventory controls, margins, and cash flow.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, lenders, and other business partners.
• Establish the systems, processes, policies, and accountability measures needed to support a growing organization.
• Work closely with ownership and the Board of Managers, providing regular updates on financial performance, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce customer and supplier concentration and strengthen the overall business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within industrial distribution, valves, pipe, valves and fittings (PVF), or related energy and industrial supply businesses.
• Minimum of 5 years of full P&L responsibility as a CEO, President, or General Manager.
• Demonstrated success growing revenue and profitability within an industrial or distribution business.
• Experience building, developing, and leading senior management teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and EBITDA performance.
• Experience working with ownership groups, Boards of Directors, or investment-backed businesses.
• Established relationships within the energy, oil and gas, and industrial markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a private equity- or family office-backed business.
• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Established industry relationships with energy and industrial customers and suppliers.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to lead an established business with the backing of long‑term ownership and a clear mandate for growth. The CEO will have direct access to ownership, the ability to influence strategic decisions, and the opportunity to build an organization positioned for long‑term success.