Regional Managing Director & Principal Partner
Exclusive Development Rights for France | Build and Lead France's Next SME Advisory Network
Founded in the Netherlands in 2011 and operating internationally, thexton armstrong is seeking an experienced business leader, entrepreneur, former CEO, Managing Director or senior advisor to establish, develop and lead its 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 ownership rather than employment. Structured as an exclusive regional partnership model, it provides exclusive development rights for France and the opportunity to build and lead a national advisory organisation.
Applicants should have the financial capacity required to establish and develop the French operation. The opportunity is best viewed as building and acquiring a regional business platform rather than accepting a new role.
For the right individual, this represents a rare opportunity to combine leadership, entrepreneurship and business advisory expertise while building a scalable national organisation and valuable long-term business asset with recurring revenue streams and significant growth potential.
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 focus on establishing your own SME client portfolio and demonstrating the model within the French market before 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.
What you will build
As Regional Managing Director & Principal Partner, you will:
- 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 and growth of the 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.
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:
- Business ownership or entrepreneurship
- CEO, Managing Director or senior executive leadership positions
- 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
- Leadership capability
- 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 a business rather than start from scratch
- 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
- 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.
Suitable applicants will be invited to a confidential discussion and receive our introductory Information flipbook plus details of the next stages of the selection process.