France Regional MD & Growth Partner

Exclusive regional development rights for France | Build and Lead France's next SME Advisory Network

Founded in the Netherlands in 2011, thexton armstrong has grown into an international business mentoring and advisory organisation. We are now seeking an experienced business leader, entrepreneur, former CEO, Managing Director or senior advisor to establish, develop and lead our expansion into France.

You will be responsible for establishing, developing and scaling the French operation, building your own client portfolio and creating a national network of Partners across France.

This opportunity is designed for experienced business leaders seeking business ownership rather than traditional employment. It provides exclusive development rights for France together with the opportunity to build and lead a national advisory organisation.

Applicants should have the financial capacity required to establish and develop the French operation.

For the right individual, this represents an opportunity to build a substantial regional business with recurring revenues, long‑term enterprise value and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the French SME community.

The opportunity

As Regional Managing Director & Principal Partner, you will be responsible for establishing and growing the thexton armstrong business throughout France.

Initially, you will establish your own SME client portfolio, demonstrating the model within the French market before progressively leading wider regional expansion. As the business develops, your role will increasingly evolve towards recruiting, mentoring and supporting Partners and Associates across the country.

Your objective is not simply to build a consulting practice.

Your objective is to build and lead a national SME advisory organisation. You will be supported by proven methodologies, structured systems and an experienced international leadership team, allowing you to focus on building the business rather than developing a concept from first principles.

What you will build

• Establish and lead the thexton armstrong business in France
• Build a portfolio of SME mentoring and advisory clients
• Develop regional marketing and brand awareness initiatives
• Recruit, onboard and support future Partners throughout France
• Build a national network of business partners and advisors
• Develop recurring revenue streams through client relationships and the growth of the partner network.
• Create a scalable regional organisation with long‑term enterprise value.

This opportunity is designed for individuals who want to build something substantial rather than simply operate an independent consultancy.

Why France, why now?

France represents one of Europe's largest SME markets, with millions of business owners facing increasing challenges relating to profitability, leadership, succession planning, business value enhancement and sustainable growth.

At the same time, many SME owners are seeking practical guidance from experienced business leaders rather than traditional consultants.

This creates a significant opportunity to establish a national mentoring and advisory organisation capable of delivering meaningful commercial outcomes for business owners across France.

About thexton armstrong

Today, thexton armstrong operates across multiple European markets, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, with further international expansion underway.

Our business model combines proven mentoring methodologies, structured advisory frameworks and practical commercial experience to help business owners achieve measurable business improvements.

Who we are looking for

Our most successful partners typically have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• CEO, Managing Director or senior executive leadership positions
• Business ownership or entrepreneurship
• Commercial and business development leadership
• Strategic planning and business transformation
• Consulting, mentoring or advisory services
• Professional services, finance or M&A leadership

More importantly, they possess:

• Strong commercial judgement
• Credibility with business owners
• Experience building and leading teams, business units or regional operations.
• Relationship‑building skills
• A genuine desire to help SMEs succeed

Previous franchise experience is not required.

However, the ability to build, lead and grow a business is essential.

Why Successful Executives Join Us

Many of our partners are attracted by the opportunity to:

• Build an established business platform
• Apply decades of commercial experience in a meaningful way
• Work with ambitious business owners
• Enjoy greater autonomy and flexibility
• Build a legacy beyond their corporate career

What we provide

As part of the partnership, you will receive:

• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Proven mentoring and advisory methodologies
• Established intellectual property and client frameworks
• Ongoing coaching and support
• Access to an international partner network
• Marketing and business development support
• Partner recruitment and development guidance

You will be building your business on a proven foundation rather than starting from scratch.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is particularly suited to individuals who:

• Have already achieved significant success in business
• Seek greater autonomy and control over their future
• Want ownership rather than employment
• Are motivated by business ownership, long‑term value creation and entrepreneurial growth rather than traditional employment
• Wish to build a valuable long‑term business asset
• Enjoy working with ambitious SME owners
• Have the financial capacity required to establish and develop a business

If your experience, ambitions and leadership background align with this opportunity, we invite you to apply for a confidential discussion. Please include your CV in English and a brief note outlining your interest in the opportunity.

Following an initial review, suitable applicants will be invited to a confidential discussion and receive our introductory Information Flipbook outlining the opportunity and the next stages of the selection process.