Interim CEO for an International Software Scale-Up

For a Danish tech company with global success, we are seeking an Interim CEO who can ensure day-to-day leadership, operations, and momentum in a growing organization. The role requires a strong hands-on profile with the ability to maintain overview and lead both people and projects. Commercial responsibility lies with the ownership group; therefore, the role focuses on execution, structure, internal development, and hands-on leadership.

The company has developed a license-based software solution used globally at scale. The product is distributed internationally in collaboration with more than 100 partners.

The organization consists of approximately 50 employees in Denmark and a smaller team in Asia. The culture is informal, characterized by high employee satisfaction and strong professional environments.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Overall responsibility for operations, execution, and organizational performance

• Visible and present leadership of managers and employees

• Execute strategic initiatives and ensure progress across projects

• Ensure overview, structure, and correct prioritization in a dynamic daily environment

• Close collaboration with the board and reporting to the ownership group

• Support employee development and well-being

• Handle ad hoc tasks and act as a link between departments

Profile

• Experienced leader with strong operational experience and a strategic mindset

• Background as CEO, COO, or similar in a growth company - preferably within software/tech

• Thrives in a hands-on role and is used to taking responsibility for both people and processes

• Empathetic and unifying leader who creates clarity, calm, and direction

• Experience from a scale-up and an understanding of what it takes to professionalize an organization

Contact

To be considered for this assignment, please click Apply now. We screen, evaluate and interview candidates on an ongoing basis.

Christian Hvashøj

P: +45 26839938

E: chs@nexttandmason.com