President and Ceo – Social Networking/internet – Toronto Our client is among Canada's most successful social networking/internet companies. Repeatedly lauded as one of Profit 500's fastest growing Canadian companies, their online communities have been featured on some of the world's top media properties including CNN, The New York Times, The Globe & Mail, and Bloomberg business week, giving them exposure to billions of people around the globe. With over 30 million members worldwide, our client boasts multiple brands and a presence in over 50 countries. Our client's broad addressable markets are sizeable with industry experts predicting continued growth well into the foreseeable future. The firm's specific target markets also continue to grow and evolve creating exciting opportunities for future growth. Our client's mission is to deliver the highest value to its customers with unparalleled industry solutions built on innovative technologies, deep technical knowledge and feature-rich niche applications. Our client is Toronto-based and boasts a blue-chip private ownership group Our client is currently undertaking a search for an executive to lead the company through its next stage of growth. Owning the strategy and driving its execution will be the responsibility of the President and Chief Executive Officer. Work with the Board of Directors and members of the senior management team to refine the strategic and operating plans, priorities and options. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the company to ensure the timely implementation and execution of the business and financial plans. Architect the organization ensuring that it has in place the human resources, processes and operational capabilities by which to scale and the corporate culture to outperform. Provide ongoing direction, performance management and developmental support to the team. Maintain, improve, and create senior level relationships with existing and potential customers and strategic partners. Ensure operational milestones are met on time, with high quality, and that they meet the cost objectives that are established; Remain abreast of the industry, competitors and trends with a view to ensuring that all alliance, acquisition and investment opportunities are considered and the most attractive pursued. Key Performance Indicators Specific measures of performance relating to growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, efficiencies, etc. Planning and Objective Setting Is realistic about time-scales and builds in appropriate checkpoints, milestones and controls in order to ensure that desired results are realized. Able to stand back from immediate problems in order to focus on more far reaching ideas. Aims to improve upon past performance. Seizes opportunities and acts upon them immediately. Quickly follows up on customer/client contacts and complaints. Commercial Acumen Applies appropriate commercial and financial principles. Appreciates the commercial impact of own work on the organization's total expenses and revenues. The following indicates specific industry, academic and functional experience/qualifications that are important to the successful achievement of the identified responsibilities and performance deliverables. A highly intelligent, strategically minded executive with superb communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to roll-up his/her sleeves. Previous experience in a technology/internet/social media based company. Track record of working with mid-sized enterprise software companies driving accelerated revenue growth over extended periods. Strong team orientation well-suited to building consensus in a growing concern. Change management and business transformation experience within mid-sized companies.