Executive opportunityBG-US-MD-01

Managing Director

PE-backed Cyber Defence & AI Platform

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Backing

Private Equity backed

Compensation

US$400,000–500,000 base + equity + benefits

Travel

Global travel

The opportunity

We are partnering exclusively with a PE-backed Cyber Defence and AI company to appoint a Managing Director who will accelerate the business through its next phase of growth. Operating from Boston alongside the Founder — an AI-savvy technologist and investor — you will execute the investment strategy, drive operational performance and build a market-leading platform.

Investment thesis

◦Long-established contracts with blue-chip government and enterprise clients.
◦Significant private equity backing with a clear mandate to scale.
◦Differentiated AI and cyber capabilities addressing mission-critical challenges.
◦Founder combines deep technical expertise and investment experience.
◦Strong platform for organic growth and strategic acquisitions.

The role

◦Oversee investment execution, portfolio performance and pipeline development.
◦Lead investor reporting, board communication and stakeholder management.
◦Drive revenue growth, margin improvement and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate

◦Proven investment and commercial leadership in a PE-backed or high-growth environment.
◦Track record managing investments, reporting to investors and delivering value creation.
◦Commercially astute with a solid grounding in technology and cyber / AI.

Behind the gate

The full role, ideal-candidate profile, executive package and a direct introduction are reserved for Blackgate members. Membership is free and confidential.

About Blackgate

Blackgate is a specialist executive search and leadership advisory firm. We partner with private equity investors, boards and founders to identify leaders who create clarity, alignment and performance in complex environments. Every mandate is managed in the strictest confidence.