President of International Markets & Expansion

Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one.

About the role

We are seeking a President of International Markets & Expansion to lead the company's entry into and growth across new geographies. You will own market prioritization, go-to-market design, and the operating model that turns new markets into sustained, profitable revenue.

Responsibilities

• Expansion Strategy: Own the global market-expansion strategy and prioritization roadmap.
• Market Entry: Lead go-to-market design, regulatory pathing, and launch execution in new markets.
• Operating Model: Build the regional operating model, from partnerships to direct presence.
• P&L Ownership: Own the international markets P&L and growth targets.
• Local Leadership: Recruit and lead regional leadership teams across new markets.
• Executive Alignment: Partner with the CEO, board, and regional leaders on expansion priorities and results.

Requirements

• Experience: 18+ years in international business leadership, including new-market entry ownership.
• Growth Command: Proven track record standing up profitable operations in new geographies.
• Market Expertise: Deep expertise across market entry, regulatory, and localization strategy.
• Leadership: Experience building and leading multi-region commercial organizations.
• Strategic: Ability to prioritize markets and make enterprise trade-offs.
• Executive Presence: Board- and investor-ready communication.
• Education: Bachelor's required; MBA strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Global Scale: Experience launching operations across multiple continents and regulatory regimes.
• Emerging Markets: Experience building presence in high-growth, emerging markets.
• JV & Partnerships: Experience structuring joint ventures and local partnerships.
• Industry: International growth leadership in the client's markets.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $525,000 to $675,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance.

Benefits

• Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package.
• Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable.
• Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays.
• Growth: Annual learning and development budget.
• Retirement: 401(k) matching plan.