France SME Advisory Founder & Regional Growth Leader

Former CEO, Managing Director, Business Owner or Senior Advisor?

Build and lead the expansion of an established international SME advisory business

After years of leading organisations, managing complexity, and carrying commercial responsibility, many senior leaders reach a similar conclusion:

They no longer want another corporate role.

They want autonomy, ownership, relevance, and the opportunity to build something meaningful on their own terms.

thexton armstrong is seeking a senior business leader to establish and lead our expansion into France.

This is not a salaried employment role.

It is an entrepreneurial leadership opportunity for an experienced operator seeking to build a long-term advisory business within the French SME market.

About thexton armstrong

thexton armstrong is an international SME mentoring and business advisory organisation established in the Netherlands in 2011.

The organisation supports SME business owners through:

• strategic mentoring,
• operational improvement,
• and long-term business growth.

The group currently operates across multiple European markets including:

• The Netherlands
• German
• and the United Kingdom

Why France?

France represents one of Europe’s largest SME economies and one of its most sophisticated business environments.

At the same time, many SME owners continue to face:

• operational complexity,
• margin pressure,
• leadership and succession challenges,
• and increasing organisational demands

The opportunity

Initially, the role focuses on:

• establishing market presence,
• building a portfolio of SME clients,
• and developing strategic relationships within the French business community.

Over time, the opportunity may evolve towards:

• broader regional leadership,
• mentoring additional advisors,
• strategic partnerships,
• and long-term business expansion.

This is therefore not a conventional consulting role, but an opportunity to build a meaningful long-term business platform with international backing and operational infrastructure already in place.

What you will be doing

• Working directly with SME business owners and leadership teams
• Building long-term advisory relationships
• Supporting business improvement and strategic growth
• Developing regional market presence
• Expanding professional relationships and referral ecosystems
• Contributing to long-term business development initiatives

What is provided

• Structured methodologies and operational frameworks
• Training, onboarding, and strategic support
• CRM and operational systems
• Marketing and business-development infrastructure
• Ongoing collaboration with experienced international partners
• A scalable long-term business model

Who this may suit

This opportunity is well suited to:

• Former CEOs or Managing Directors
• Experienced entrepreneurs or business owners
• Independent advisors or consultants
• Senior commercial leaders seeking greater autonomy
• Operators looking to build a meaningful long-term business activity

You will typically bring:

• significant commercial and leadership experience,
• strong relationship-building capability,
• operational credibility,
• and fluency in both French and English.

This opportunity requires active business development, leadership, and long-term commitment.

For the right individual, however, it offers the opportunity to build something substantial within one of Europe’s most important SME markets.

If this resonates, we invite a confidential introductory discussion.

Please apply with:

• and a brief note outlining your interest in the opportunity.