CEO

Job Description: CEO – Founder’s OfficeRole: CEO / Head of Founder’s Office

Department: Founder’s Office

Reports to: Founder

Location: Pondicherry

Employment Type: Full-time

About the RoleWe are looking for a highly driven, execution-focused professional to work directly with the Founder and translate business vision into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and scalable systems.

This role will act as the Founder’s strategic and execution partner, coordinating across multiple ventures, managing priorities, tracking business performance, driving key projects, and ensuring that ideas move from planning to implementation.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can think strategically, take ownership, work independently, and bring structure to a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities1. Strategy to Execution

• Convert the Founder’s vision, ideas, and goals into actionable execution plans.
• Break down business objectives into milestones, timelines, and measurable KPIs.
• Follow up on priorities and ensure timely completion.

2. Business Operations

• Coordinate daily operations across the Founder’s businesses.
• Establish SOPs, workflows, reporting systems, and accountability mechanisms.
• Identify operational gaps and implement practical solutions.

3. Project & Performance Management

• Maintain a central tracker for projects, goals, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Conduct weekly performance reviews and prepare progress reports.
• Identify delays, risks, and bottlenecks and drive corrective action.

4. Founder Support & Decision-Making

• Organise the Founder’s priorities, meetings, and action items.
• Conduct research, prepare business reports, and analyse opportunities.
• Present recommendations, solutions, and data-backed insights.

5. Team & Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with business heads, employees, vendors, and external partners.
• Ensure clear ownership, communication, and accountability across teams.
• Help recruit, onboard, and align team members with business objectives.

6. Business Growth & New Initiatives

• Support new business launches, partnerships, and expansion plans.
• Conduct market research and evaluate new opportunities.
• Drive special projects from concept to launch.
• Required Skills & QualificationsStrong execution, project management, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of business operations, financial basics, and KPIs.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, presentations, project management tools, and AI tools.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
• Prior experience in business operations, management consulting, project management, or a founder’s office is preferred.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Percentage of Founder’s priorities completed on time.
• Progress against quarterly business goals.
• Operational efficiency and implementation of SOPs.
• Team accountability and cross-functional coordination.
• Timely reporting and quality of decision support.
• Successful execution of new projects and business initiatives.

Ideal Candidate ProfileSomeone who doesn't wait for instructions for every task, takes responsibility for outcomes, brings clarity to complex situations, and turns ideas into results.

You should be comfortable moving between strategic thinking and hands-on execution, challenging assumptions respectfully, and building systems that allow businesses to grow without depending on the Founder for every decision.

The ultimate mission: Give the Founder more time to focus on vision, strategy, relationships, and growth by ensuring that execution happens consistently and effectively.