President, Management

This is onsite, 5x a week to begin, near Noe Valley. Optional flexibility after year 1

For more than two decades, our client has helped bring big ideas to life through lighting, audio, video, drape, staging, and full creative production. They have built their name on creativity, innovation, and experiences people remember long after the lights come down.

They live at the intersection of design, logistics, and production — artists, engineers, producers, and problem solvers all pulling in the same direction, grounded in a culture of creativity, collaboration, and a simple idea: do great work, have a good time doing it, and be proud of what goes out the door.

Our client is looking for a President to lead their next chapter — growing the business, developing leaders, strengthening systems, and protecting the creative DNA that got them here in the first place. Working in close partnership with the Founder, VP of Operations, VP of Creative & Design, and Sales Leadership, this role owns the company's long-term business performance, growth, and organizational success.

This is a rare shot at helping shape the future of a company with a strong brand, a genuinely great team, and a healthy business. If you understand the operational and creative realities of live event production in your bones, this is the seat where that experience connects delivery excellence to business performance.

Equal parts business leader, creative production champion, culture steward, team builder, and driver of what's next.

Maintain a deep, current understanding of the event production industry — market conditions, competitor activity, and emerging trends so the company stays positioned as a premier player.

Identify, cultivate, and maintain strategic partnerships, venue relationships, service offerings, and growth opportunities that strengthen long-term success.

Champion the continuous evolution of the business, always looking for ways to sharpen strategy, market position, client experience, and competitiveness.

Partner with the Founder to preserve and strengthen the brand, culture, creative standards, and reputation — making sure the magic that makes the company special keeps thriving as it grows.

Lead through the Executive Leadership Team, empowering each executive to fully own their lane while keeping the company aligned around shared priorities.

Provide strategic direction and support to the VP of Operations, keeping operational excellence as the foundation of the client experience.

Partner closely with the VP of Creative & Design so creativity, innovation, and design excellence stay at the heart of what the company does as it grows.

Balance revenue growth, operational capacity, staffing, and financial performance to deliver exceptional experiences and sustainable profitability.

Make timely, well-informed calls on major business challenges, priorities, and investments.

Keep the company investing in business systems, operational technology, and production innovation that improve client experience, efficiency, and competitive edge.

Champion a culture of safety, operational discipline, and responsible risk management.

Hold ultimate accountability for company financial performance — revenue, profitability, cash flow, forecasting, and long-term financial health.

Partner closely with the Founder to translate long-term vision into strategic priorities, initiatives, and measurable outcomes.

Lead the executive team with generative practices that promote real ownership, accountability, and healthy collaboration.

Hold ultimate accountability for the overall performance, health, and long-term success of the business.

Lead the continued…