Become a Montbridge CEO

Montbridge's MBL Programme is Europe's first platform designed to create the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

Apply to MBL Programme

Apply to MBL Programme

Apply to MBL Programme

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Montbridge MBLs don't wait to lead. They lead to grow.

Photograph of two women seated on a sofa looking at a laptop screen

Montbridge MBLs don't wait to lead. They lead to grow.

Photograph of two women seated on a sofa looking at a laptop screen

Montbridge MBLs don't wait to lead. They lead to grow.

Our MBL Programme

Across Europe, ambition is everywhere, but true leadership pathways are still hard to find.

Corporate ladders are slow. Startups often stall. Traditional private equity trains analysts, not operators.

The Montbridge Business Leadership (MBL) Programme exists to change that.

We’ve designed MBL as a rigorous, accelerated pathway to becoming a CEO of a high-quality European business. The kinds of businesses that quietly power our economy, generate real profits, and make a lasting impact in their industries and communities.

We Don’t Hire for CVs.
We Believe in Character.

You don’t need a decade of experience or an MBA to join. What matters most is you. Who you are. How you think. How you act.

At Montbridge we place the right MBL characters into the right businesses, supported by all the people, tools and playbooks necessary to lead, grow and succeed.

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Photograph of man sitting, smiling while using a laptop
Photograph of man sitting, smiling while using a laptop

Our network of Montbridge leaders operate as a team, articulating challenges, creating solutions, sharing success together.

You are not on your own

Own and operate real businesses from day one.

Our portfolio of Montbridge companies gives successful MBLs the opportunity to experience many varied and diverse businesses

You have opportunity

Supported by a team, tools, and playbooks.

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Photograph of woman managing post-it notes on a whiteboard while two other people sit at a desk
Photograph of woman managing post-it notes on a whiteboard while two other people sit at a desk
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Photograph of man sitting, smiling while using a laptop
Photograph of man sitting, smiling while using a laptop

Our “classroom” is the real world. Always challenging and varied and therefore the only place to really develop and grow.

You Learn Constantly

Transform your knowledge into tangible action points.

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Own, Lead, Thrive.

Running a small business takes grit. Too often, it's a solo journey. At Montbridge, we offer a purpose-driven path where leaders gain continuous learning, support services, mentorship, and personalised coaching to thrive.

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Interested in solving small business succession with us?

We're on a mission to acquire and grow 1,000 small businesses over the next decade. Do you have what it takes to help us achieve our mission?

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Interested in solving small business succession with us?

We're on a mission to acquire and grow 1,000 small businesses over the next decade. Do you have what it takes to help us achieve our mission?

See Open Roles

Interested in solving small business succession with us?

We're on a mission to acquire and grow 1,000 small businesses over the next decade. Do you have what it takes to help us achieve our mission?

See Open Roles