Chief Executive Officer
HireNexus
Chicago, IL · Posted November 4, 2026
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Where Chicago, IL ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes684 jobs · of 36
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,140 openings · of 59
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes1,140 openings · of 48
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest80 / 100 · of 20
Pay compared with the market
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About the job
...Vice President, M&A / Chief Executive Officer Private Equity–Backed Professional Services Platform | Remote The Opportunity We are partnering with a private equity–backed platform to recruit a Vice President of M&A (Officially titled Chief Executive Officer) to...