President

Centennial•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Centennial is seeking a visionary, enterprise-minded President to lead a diversified portfolio of companies, including two multi-location commercial furniture dealerships, a related service company and an ATM installation company. This executive will shape strategy, elevate operational excellence, strengthen culture, and drive long-term enterprise value across all business units. The President provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and cultural direction—ensuring each company thrives in its market while leveraging shared systems, leadership standards, financial discipline, and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, or related field, MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive executive leadership experience
Multi-entity or multi-location leadership experience
Regular travel between Columbus and Cincinnati
Participation in industry events, customer meetings, and leadership retreats expected.

Nice To Haves

Experience in contract furniture, commercial interiors, workplace services, architectural products, construction-adjacent, field-service, or project-based distribution organizations strongly preferred
Demonstrated success driving growth, profitability, and organizational transformation
Experience leading strategic planning, operational improvement, and culture development initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the strategic vision for all portfolio companies
Align all operating companies around shared goals, values, and performance expectations
Identify opportunities for growth, diversification, and operational efficiency
Expand into adjacent markets, services, and strategic opportunities
Drive technological advancement across the enterprise
Serve as the primary liaison to the Advisory Board, ensuring alignment and effective governance
Drive sustainable revenue growth within existing markets while identifying and expanding into adjacent markets, services, and strategic opportunities that strengthen the organization’s competitive position and long-term profitability.
Ensure operational excellence and scalable processes across all companies
Support leadership teams in improving productivity, customer satisfaction, and project execution
Promote collaboration and best-practice sharing among business units
Develop, mentor, and empower senior leaders across all operating companies
Strengthen leadership accountability, succession planning, and talent retention
Build and sustain a high-performance, values-driven culture
Promote alignment while honoring the unique needs of each market and business