Our client is a fast-growing, technology-led business operating within the digital identity and regulatory services market.

The organisation provides mission-critical solutions to financial institutions, corporates and regulated organisations across multiple international markets. With an established platform, strong customer relationships and significant growth ambitions, the business is now seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead the next phase of commercial and operational scale.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity with full P&L responsibility and direct exposure to investors and the Board.

The Role

Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will take overall responsibility for business performance, operational leadership and strategic growth.

Working closely with leadership across Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Technology, the successful individual will drive commercial performance, strengthen operational scalability and help position the business for long-term growth and future strategic activity.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full P&L ownership and accountability for business performance
• Leading and developing the senior leadership team
• Driving revenue growth, customer acquisition and commercial strategy
• Building strategic partnerships and key client relationships
• Ensuring operational delivery and scalability across the organisation
• Acting as the senior interface with investors, regulators and external stakeholders
• Supporting governance, reporting and future transaction readiness
• Creating a high-performance, commercially focused culture

The Individual

We are seeking a commercially minded and operationally credible leader with experience operating within a scaling, regulated or technology-led environment.

Candidates are likely to bring:

• Previous experience as a Managing Director, General Manager or equivalent senior leadership role
• Demonstrable P&L ownership and commercial accountability
• Experience leading across operational, commercial and technical functions
• Strong stakeholder management capability with Boards, investors and customers
• Experience within regulated, SaaS, fintech, identity, cybersecurity or broader technology environments
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution
• High levels of emotional intelligence, communication and leadership gravitas

Experience within private equity-backed, high-growth or transaction-driven environments would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This represents an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at a pivotal stage of its development, with genuine strategic influence, strong leadership visibility and significant scope to shape the future direction of the organisation.

For a confidential discussion, please contact us.