Chief Executive Officer Jobs

Chief Executive Officer jobs are open across healthcare, technology, financial services, nonprofit, and manufacturing, from early-stage startups to large public companies, with specializations in growth strategy, operational turnaround, and P&L leadership. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles586+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerFutureSight
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type47% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Mala Brands International Inc
Executive Assistant to CEO
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Mala Brands International Inc
New 21h ago
Executive Assistant to CEO
Mala Brands International Inc
Milpitas, California
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Executive Assistant & Personal Assistant
On-Site

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Prime Healthcare Services
Chief Executive Officer
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Prime Healthcare Services
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Chief Executive Officer
Prime Healthcare Services
Victorville, California
Accounting
Corporate Development & M&A
$250k - $325k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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University Medical Center of El Paso
President & CEO, EPH
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University Medical Center of El Paso
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President & CEO, EPH
University Medical Center of El Paso
El Paso, Texas
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Music Academy of the West
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
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Music Academy of the West
Added 1d ago
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
Music Academy of the West
Santa Barbara, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$27 - $35/hr
High school
51-200

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BillionToOne
Director of Office of the CEO, Founder in Residence
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BillionToOne
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Director of Office of the CEO, Founder in Residence
BillionToOne
Menlo Park, California
Project & Program Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Consulting & Professional Services
Business Strategy
Business Development
$225k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Chief Executive Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • FutureSight
    FutureSight43
  • American Operator
    American Operator10
  • PAM Health
    PAM Health9
  • SCA Health
    SCA Health8
  • Select Specialty Hospital
    Select Specialty Hospital6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services27
  • Technology & Software11
  • Education5
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Banking & Financial Services4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chief executive officer jobs.

  • 10 or more years of senior executive leadership experience including P&L responsibility
  • Proven experience leading an organization through growth, restructuring, or strategic transformation
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and reporting to a board of directors
  • Experience developing and executing multi-year organizational strategy
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across executive and board audiences
  • Bachelor's degree required, with an MBA or advanced degree preferred by many employers

Tips for Your Chief Executive Officer Job Search

Quantify your P&L ownership up front

CEO résumés live or die on revenue and budget scope. State the exact size of the organization you led, the revenue you oversaw, and the headcount you managed so hiring committees can immediately gauge fit before they read another line.

Tailor your board-readiness narrative

Most CEO searches run through a board or search committee, not a single hiring manager. Frame your résumé and cover letter around governance experience, board reporting, and stakeholder communication, because those audiences weight those signals heavily.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists chief executive officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter for stage and ownership structure

A private-equity-backed turnaround and a founder-led Series B require completely different leadership styles. Read the job posting for ownership context and investor involvement before applying, so your pitch aligns with what the board actually needs.

Prepare a concise strategic brief for interviews

CEO panels often ask you to present a 90-day plan or diagnostic of the business. Researching the company's last annual report, press releases, and competitor positioning before the first round lets you walk in with a credible, structured point of view.

Negotiate the full package, not just base pay

CEO offers frequently include equity, performance bonuses, severance provisions, and D&O insurance. Review each element before signing and clarify the vesting schedule and change-of-control terms, because those details affect your long-term financial outcome significantly.

Chief Executive Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most chief executive officers?

The companies hiring the most chief executive officers right now include FutureSight, American Operator, and PAM Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is broadly distributed across industries, so openings appear regularly in sectors from healthcare systems to technology firms.

How many chief executive officer jobs are remote?

About 53% of chief executive officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though most boards expect the CEO to be present at headquarters or key operating sites on a regular basis. Remote arrangements are most common for early-stage technology companies and nonprofit organizations with distributed teams.

How do you become a chief executive officer?

Most chief executive officers build their path by progressing through senior functional or divisional leadership roles, taking on full P&L ownership, and developing board-level relationships over time. Earning a reputation for delivering results through major transitions, such as a merger, a turnaround, or a scaling phase, is typically what moves a candidate into serious consideration for a CEO role.

Can you get hired as a chief executive officer without prior CEO experience?

Yes, particularly at smaller companies, startups, and nonprofits that value a strong functional background over a prior CEO title. Candidates who have run a large business unit, served as a chief operating officer, or led a high-profile initiative with enterprise-wide scope are regularly placed into first-time CEO roles, especially when they bring deep domain expertise in the organization's core market.

What does the chief executive officer interview process look like?

CEO searches typically involve multiple rounds, starting with a search committee or board subcommittee screening, followed by structured interviews with full board members, senior leadership, and sometimes major investors or key stakeholders. Finalists are usually asked to present a strategic vision or diagnostic assessment of the organization, and reference checks at this level are extensive, often reaching beyond the references you provide.

Where can I find and apply to chief executive officer jobs?

You can find and apply to chief executive officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without going through a third party or waiting for a recruiter to reach out.

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