Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - GUAPI

GUAPI is a fast-scaling global luxury streetwear brand, founded in 2017 and now recognized across the US, Japan, and Europe for its bold design, limited-edition drops, and high-profile collaborations with leading artists, athletes, and creative icons.

As we enter our next phase of growth, GUAPI is seeking a visionary CEO to lead the company’s transformation from a $10M business into a structured, globally dominant $30M fashion house — with strong market penetration across Europe, Asia, and Mexico, and entry into the white market (major global retail distribution).

The Mission

The CEO will be responsible for turning GUAPI’s creative success into a scalable global business, strengthening its financial structure, retail footprint, and operational excellence, while protecting the brand’s DNA — luxury streetwear with a global cultural edge.

You will lead the entire organization — from creative to operations — and represent GUAPI at the highest level across global partnerships, investors, and fashion events.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Growth & Global Expansion

• Develop and execute a 3-year growth plan to scale GUAPI from $12M to $30M revenue.
• Lead expansion into Europe, Asia, and Mexico, building strong regional teams, distributors, and 3PL networks.
• Identify strategic white market entry opportunities through premium retail and department stores.
• Oversee GUAPI’s participation in international trade shows and collaborations (e.g. ComplexCon, Paris/Milan Fashion Week, Tokyo pop-ups).

2. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing global team across operations, marketing, finance, and product.
• Establish a strong executive leadership structure (COO, Director etc.).
• Define KPIs, reporting systems, and accountability standards for all departments.
• Foster a results-driven, creative, and entrepreneurial company culture.

3. Financial & Operational Management

• Oversee P&L, budget planning, and cash flow across multi-entity structure (UAE, US, EU).
• Ensure operational efficiency across production, logistics, and customer experience.
• Partner with the CFO and COO to maintain profitability while supporting rapid growth.
• Lead fundraising or investor relations initiatives if required for expansion.

4. Brand & Market Positioning

• Strengthen GUAPI’s global brand narrative and cultural positioning within the luxury streetwear market.
• Guide marketing, creative, and retail strategy to ensure consistency and resonance across regions.
• Oversee collaborations, licensing deals, and celebrity partnerships aligned with GUAPI’s brand DNA.
• Ensure GUAPI maintains a balance between exclusivity and scalability.

5. Partnerships & Business Development

• Negotiate key licensing, retail, and distribution deals with international partners.
• Develop long-term strategic alliances in fashion, music, and culture to elevate GUAPI’s presence.
• Represent GUAPI in meetings with investors, luxury groups, and major retail platforms.

Ideal Candidate

• 10–15 years of executive experience in fashion, luxury, or streetwear.
• Proven track record of scaling a brand globally (from $10M–$50M ).
• Strong background in operations, finance, and international business development.
• Deep understanding of streetwear, hype culture, and creative-led growth models.
• Global network in fashion retail, logistics, marketing, and collaborations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic vision.
• Fluent in English (Italian, French, or Japanese are a plus).

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation package (salary performance bonus).
• Equity / long-term participation opportunity after proven success.
• Freedom to shape GUAPI’s international structure and brand strategy.
• Direct collaboration with the founder to execute GUAPI’s long-term vision.
• Opportunity to lead one of the fastest-growing global streetwear brands into its next era.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Remote