General Manager - HVAC & Air Treatment Buy and Build, Vicenza

Vicenza, Veneto Permanent €120,000 - €140,000 per year View Job Description
The General Manager - Air Treatment will oversee strategic and operational management to drive growth, efficiency, and excellence within the HVAC sector. This role requires strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage complex business functions in a high-performing environment.
  • CEO to lead and integrate HVAC players in Northern Italy
  • Niche PE firm with a strong industrial orientation focused on decarbonisation

About Our Client

Our client is a small but agile Private Equity with solid track record in building profitable platforms with a target of 10M€ EBITDA

Job Description

The first Group CEO, reporting directly to the Board will be responsible of the following tasks:

  • Drive acquisition strategy and integrate the acquired companies
  • Build a group's policies and framework to manage expansion and daily activities
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve business objectives and foster growth.
  • Oversee all operational aspects of the air treatment division, ensuring end to end project execution
  • Manage budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation to optimize performance.
  • Lead cross-departmental teams to enhance collaboration and drive results.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners and the PE firm.
  • Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
  • Monitor market trends and implement strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

The Successful Applicant

A successful General Manager for Air Treatment, holding a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, brings a strong track record in leading HVAC businesses across industrial, commercial and complex residential projects, combining deep sector expertise with a hands‑on, technical approach.

The role calls for exceptional leadership and business integration capabilities, together with a proven ability to manage complex projects and consistently deliver targeted results.

A highly strategic mindset, grounded in in‑depth market knowledge, is essential, along with strong communication skills and the ability to build and sustain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders and future entrepreneurs to acquire.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from €120,000 to €140,000.
  • Additional performance bonuses, LTI benefits and carry bonus
  • Permanent contract offering long-term career stability.
  • An opportunity to lead and shape a key division within the HVAC industry.
  • A supportive and professional company culture.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead as a General Manager - Air Treatment, we encourage you to apply today.

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Contact
Nicolò Zanelli
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7020119

Job summary

Function
CEO – Chief Executive Officer
Subsector
CEO – Chief Executive Officer Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Vicenza
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicolò Zanelli
Job reference
JN-052026-7020119

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