Naviga

Chief Executive Officer (CEO / President & CEO)

Naviga$250K — $300K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in executive leadership roles (CEO, President, COO) in high-growth SaaS companies.
  • Proven success in scaling software enterprises beyond $50M in revenue.
  • Expertise in product-led growth strategies and enterprise software sales cycles.
  • Strong grasp of cloud-native architecture and technological trends.
  • Excellent presentation skills with experience in managing institutional investor communications.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute a long-term corporate strategy for revenue growth and customer base expansion.
  • Lead the integration of AI and data analytics in the product development process.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing executive team across various departments.
  • Manage communications with the board, providing updates and strategic plans.
  • Drive capital allocation strategies to maximize enterprise value.

Benefits

  • Executive presence required at corporate headquarters in Boston, MA.
  • Flexibility for global travel to engage with clients and investors.
  • Autonomous executive schedule to align with international business needs.
  • Fast-paced, innovative work environment emphasizing agility and measurable results.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity for a visionary executive to take the helm of a rapidly scaling B2B SaaS organization. The board is seeking a strategic leader to accelerate global market penetration, refine the product-led growth strategy, and integrate advanced AI capabilities into the core platform. This role offers the unique chance to drive substantial enterprise value, capture market share in a highly competitive sector, and guide the company toward a major strategic exit.
The Location
This role is based at the corporate headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. The position requires a strong on-site executive presence to foster alignment across the engineering and go-to-market teams, with flexibility for global travel to engage with key enterprise clients and investors.
What You Will Do
  • Define and execute a multi-year corporate strategy focused on scaling annual recurring revenue and expanding the global customer base.
  • Lead the integration of advanced AI and data analytics into the product roadmap to maintain a competitive technological advantage.
  • Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing C-suite team across sales, marketing, product, and engineering functions.
  • Manage all board relations, providing transparent financial reporting, operational updates, and strategic capital allocation plans.

Who You Are
  • Minimum of eight years of executive leadership experience, with proven tenure as CEO, President, or COO within a high-growth SaaS organization.
  • Demonstrated history of successfully scaling software companies past the fifty million dollar revenue mark and navigating complex capitalization structures.
  • Deep understanding of product-led growth, enterprise software sales cycles, and cloud-native architecture.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of successfully raising capital and managing institutional investor relationships.

Ideal Candidate
You are a decisive, commercially driven technology executive who balances strategic vision with operational rigor. You possess the emotional intelligence to unite diverse teams and the financial acumen to drive profitable growth. You thrive in high-stakes environments, make data-backed decisions swiftly, and inspire confidence from the boardroom to the engineering floor.
Flexibility & Work-Life Integration
Work Structure: Executive office presence in Boston, MA, with substantial travel for client and investor relations. Schedule: Highly autonomous executive schedule aligned with international business demands and board requirements. Environment: A fast-paced, innovation-centric software environment that values speed, agility, and measurable outcomes.

About Naviga

Naviga is a global provider of content and marketing solutions for business professionals. The company offers a range of services, including content creation, content distribution, and marketing automation. Naviga's clients include some of the world's largest media companies, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The company is committed to helping its clients succeed by providing high-quality content and marketing solutions that drive engagement and revenue growth.
Learn more about Naviga
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
2013
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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