The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the firm’s senior-most executive, responsible for defining and executing the organization’s vision, strategy, and operating model. The CEO will lead the firm through its next phase of growth while preserving its strong technical reputation, client trust, and organizational culture.
This role requires a leader who combines strategic foresight, operational rigor, financial discipline, and people leadership. The CEO must be effective setting long-term direction, driving near-term performance, and serving as the face of the firm to clients, employees, and the broader business community
Reports to: Board of Directors
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Strategic Leadership and Vision
The CEO defines and communicates a compelling long-term vision and translates that vision into actionable strategies. This includes determining target markets, priority industries, service offerings, and competitive differentiation. The CEO partners closely with the Board to establish multi-year strategic plans, evaluate growth opportunities such as new services or acquisitions, and ensure alignment between ambition and execution. The CEO makes decisions with consensus, speed and conviction, and brings others along on the journey of growth and change.
Growth, Revenue, and Market Leadership
The CEO is accountable for sustainable profitable growth, enterprise-level business development, and strengthening the brand and market position. This includes direct involvement with key clients, major pursuits, and strategic partners. Success is demonstrated through increased client retention, higher-value engagements, improved win rates on complex projects, and a stronger brand presence in Oklahoma City and regional markets.
Financial + Operational Excellence
With full P&L responsibility, the CEO ensures strong financial performance and operational discipline. Key priorities include margin optimization, utilization, cash flow management, scalable operations, and maintaining strength of the balance sheet. The CEO establishes clear performance metrics and ensures transparency, governance, and risk management across the organization.
Talent, Culture, and Organizational Leadership
The CEO builds and leads a high-performing leadership team and fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and client focus. Talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement are critical priorities. The CEO champions inclusive leadership, values modeling, and ensures the firm attracts, develops, and retains top talent in a competitive market. The CEO delivers results reliably and builds trust through predictability in leadership.
Client Experience + Reputation
As the firm’s chief ambassador, the CEO shapes and protects the firm’s reputation for integrity, quality, and positive impact. The CEO sets the standard for exceptional client experience by promoting consistent delivery excellence internally and building deep, trust-based relationships externally. Through meaningful engagement and customer intimacy, the CEO strengthens partnerships with clients, collaborators, and community stakeholders, reinforcing the firm’s position as a trusted advisor and long-term-partner.
Board + Stakeholder Partnership
The CEO maintains a trusted, high‑integrity partnership with the Board of Directors, providing transparent reporting, rigorous strategic insight, and forward‑looking foresight to inform decision‑making. The CEO facilitates constructive, candid dialogue that enables the Board to effectively fulfill its oversight and governance responsibilities. In doing so, the CEO thoughtfully balances the interests of employee owners, clients, and the broader community, while consistently advocating for long‑term value creation and sustainable impact.
Requirements / Experience
The ideal candidate is a seasoned executive with demonstrated success leading a consulting or professional services organization through growth and change. Key qualifications and experiences include: