Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its mission-driven, entrepreneurial organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving aggressive national expansion, reestablishing and scaling the franchising program, and leading a distributed, multi-unit organization with a focus on operational discipline and performance management. The CEO will also shape the long-term strategic direction, including partnerships, franchising, and AI-driven innovation, while ensuring the company maintains its high-touch student outcomes and strong, ownership-oriented culture. This role requires a leader with a blend of deep consumer empathy, operational discipline, and a builder's mindset, who is comfortable making decisions at the intersection of data, mission, and customer experience. The ideal CEO for the company will have a background in high-consideration, relationship-based consumer services, and a proven ability to scale and professionalize organizations. They should be adept at leading complex, distributed workforces, and have a history of inspiring frontline teams and shaping culture in environments where autonomy is high. Strategic curiosity, consumer brand and marketing fluency, and a technology-forward orientation are also essential. The role demands a leader who is comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders, from parents and students to investors, and who can navigate the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving market.