Chief Executive Officer

About the Role

The Language SKOOL is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead its next phase of growth as a remote-first, pan-India organisation. The company has already built a large-scale learning business with more than 600 team members and thousands of learners, and is now looking for a senior leader to shape strategy, strengthen performance, and guide the organisation into its next chapter. The compensation for this role is CTC 36–48 LPA, depending on experience.

Strategic Vision

• Create and steer TLS’s long-term vision, mission, and strategic direction in close alignment with the Founder and Board.
• Build annual as well as multi-year business plans, growth goals, and priority initiatives.
• Spot emerging market openings, new revenue opportunities, and partnership possibilities that can fuel expansion.
• Keep ahead of market changes and competitor moves to ensure the organisation stays competitive.

Business Performance and Financial Ownership

• Assume complete responsibility for financial outcomes, including revenue, EBITDA, and overall profitability.
• Work with the Sales and Marketing leaders to define and deliver sales objectives.
• Guide pricing, investment choices, and capital allocation decisions.
• Share forecasts, performance updates, and strategic plans with the Founder and Board.

Governance, Compliance, and Board Relations

• Report directly to the Executive Chairman (Founder) and Board, ensuring clear, timely, and reliable communication.
• Maintain compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements across every state where the organisation operates.
• Put strong governance systems, internal controls, and audit preparedness in place.
• Handle principal-level interactions with investors, legal counsel, and other key external stakeholders.

Leadership, Culture, and Organisation Building

• Lead and motivate a senior leadership team that can execute effectively at scale.
• Protect and strengthen TLS’s culture, values, and people philosophy across a distributed workforce of over 600 employees.
• Improve engagement, motivation, and performance across the organisation.
• Oversee senior hiring, succession planning, and leadership development.

Operational Oversight

• Monitor business operations through functional leaders across Sales, Marketing, Technology, HR, Finance, and Operations.
• Track KPIs, metrics, and OKRs regularly and make decisive course corrections when needed.
• Drive efficiency, scalability, and quality improvements across all teams.
• Ensure staffing remains balanced so the organisation is neither overextended nor under-resourced.

External Representation

• Act as the organisation’s public face for industry bodies, media, government interactions, and strategic partnerships.
• Build strong relationships with partners, institutional clients, and community stakeholders.
• Represent TLS’s mission of language access, employability, and immigration support with credibility and authenticity.

Ideal Background

The organisation is looking for a seasoned executive with 25+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 8–10 years in a CEO, Managing Director, or comparable role with full P&L ownership. An MBA from a leading institution such as IIM, ISB, XLRI, or a similar school is strongly preferred. Experience leading a workforce of 500 or more, especially in a remote or distributed setup, is highly desirable. Prior exposure to ed-tech, test prep, e-learning, or consumer internet businesses would be an added advantage.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience building senior leadership teams from the ground up.
• A leadership style that respects what founders create and extends that legacy thoughtfully.
• Comfort working with both the Board and front-line teams.
• A decision-making approach grounded in speed, data, and accountability.
• A belief that compliance and governance are essential foundations for sustainable growth.

Why This Role Is Unique

The Founder will move into the role of Executive Chairman, focusing on vision, culture, and strategic access. This creates a genuine partnership at the top. The position offers the opportunity to lead a profitable, purpose-led organisation with a strong reputation, a loyal learner base, and significant room to grow.