Vice President, Corporate Development with PHG

Collaborative Strategies, Inc. (CSI) is conducting a search on behalf of PHG, a family-owned holding group with three generations of business-building experience dating to 1979. PHG partners with founder and family-owned businesses as a long-term owner, investing its own capital to build stronger businesses while preserving what makes each company unique.   THE OPPORTUNITY PHG is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Development to lead growth through acquisition and help unlock new opportunities across its existing portfolio. Reporting to the CEO and based in St. Louis, this role combines the strategic discipline of private equity with the entrepreneurial mindset of an operator and the long-term perspective of an owner. This is a newly created role that will not only shape how PHG approaches M&A but will also catalyze growth across the portfolio businesses — from sourcing and closing acquisitions to partnering with company leaders to invest in new capabilities that build lasting value. With the backing of a family enterprise and the latitude to pursue opportunities within a clear strategic framework, the VP will have real ownership of the results.   WHAT YOU’LL DO SHAPE GROWTH STRATEGY: Partner with the CEO, CFO, Board, and operating-company leaders to define acquisition priorities, develop target theses, and identify opportunities to expand existing businesses and build new platforms. SOURCE & EXECUTE ACQUISITIONS: Build proprietary deal flow through direct outreach, industry