Regional Managing Director / Independent Partner

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

(Former) CEO or Senior Executive? You’ve led organisations, carried P&L responsibility, and navigated complexity at scale. What’s next is not another executive role — it’s ownership, influence, and legacy.

thexton armstrong is seeking a senior French business leader or former CEO to become our Regional Managing Director for France , responsible for launching and scaling our national presence.

This is a principal-led ownership role , not employment.

About us

thexton armstrong is a leading international franchise network specialising in business mentoring and SME growth consulting. Since 2012, we have helped thousands of business owners improve profitability, resilience, and long-term value through a structured mentoring framework that combines practical experience with measurable results. We already operate successfully in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom and expanding our proven model into France this year.

Your opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to build and lead your own consultancy business while being part of an established and supportive international system. As Regional Managing Director, you will acquire exclusive regional rights for France and play a key role in expanding our brand and supporting franchise partners across the country.

This is a leadership role for those who have already decided to become entrepreneurs themselves but don’t want to do it alone nor reinvent the wheel.

What you will do

• Launch and lead the French operation under the thexton armstrong brand.
• Recruit, mentor, and support a network of business consultants across your region.
• Translate our academy-, client- and marketing materials to suit the French market
• Drive SME transformation – helping SME business owners unlock growth, performance, and long‑term value.
• Develop and execute local business strategies – including marketing, brand awareness, and network development.

What You Gain

• Ownership of a scalable national business under an established international brand
• The ability to design your role around impact, not hierarchy
• Long‑term value creation with exit optionality
• A respected peer network of senior international partners
• Purpose‑driven work without sacrificing commercial discipline

What We Provide

• A proven, structured mentoring and performance framework
• Full training, IP, systems, and launch support
• An established brand and international operating model
• Ongoing collaboration with experienced partners across Europe
• A model designed for senior leaders – not entry‑level consultants

Who we're looking for

• Former CEOs, Managing Directors, or senior executives
• Business owners who have exited or are transitioning
• Self employed consultants
• Leaders with deep commercial judgement and board‑level credibility

You will typically bring:

• 15–25+ years in senior leadership or ownership roles
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen
• Experience working with boards, shareholders, and founders
• Resilience to stay composed under pressure and thrive on challenges
• The ability to coach, challenge, and support other senior leaders
• A genuine interest in the French SME sector
• Strategic and commercial acumen with a long‑term vision.
• Entrepreneurial drive and ambition to build a business.
• Leadership and mentoring skills – able to inspire and develop others.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills with business owners and decision‑makers.
• Fluency in French and good command of English for international collaboration.

Personal attributes

• Independent and self‑motivated with a hands‑on, pragmatic approach.
• Results‑driven, authentic, and relationship‑oriented.
• Financially capable of investing in and scaling a regional business.

Why partner with thexton armstrong?

• Proven framework – over a decade of measurable success with SME clients and franchise partners.
• Turnkey business model – full training, tools, and launch systems ready to deploy. All that is left is to localize our materials.
• Low overheads and high autonomy – operate flexibly with scalable growth potential.
• Ongoing mentoring and peer support – access to a strong international community of business mentors.
• Purpose‑driven work – empower SME owners to achieve sustainable growth and personal freedom.

A Thoughtful Next Chapter

This is not a role for everyone.

It is for leaders who want to stay relevant, influential, and commercially engaged — on their own terms. For leaders who think like an owner, act on opportunity, and deliver results.

If this resonates, we invite a confidential discussion .

Apply with your CV in English and a brief note outlining what attracts you to leading thexton armstrong in France.