Full-Time

President Premier Software

Posted on 12/13/2025

Jonas Software

Jonas Software

1,001-5,000 employees

Long-term ownership of vertical software

No salary listed

Toronto, ON, Canada + 1 more

More locations: Markham, ON, Canada

Hybrid

Must reside in Markham/Toronto area.

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Management
Requirements
  • Strong leadership experience with the ability to lead change and take others with you, while not being afraid to make bold decisions
  • Strong financial acumen with a solid understanding of budgeting and P&L
  • Strong communication skills with highly developed negotiation and influencing skills
  • Ability and willingness to foster innovative ideas and solutions
  • A demonstrated high degree of integrity and trustworthiness
  • Ability to develop teams yet willing to take personal responsibility for resolution of issues
  • Logical and analytical with a methodical approach to problem-solving and driving process
  • A university degree or equivalent in relevant management, business and/or information technology discipline, or comparable work experience ideally gained within a vertical software solution market.
  • Travel will be required; Location in the Markham/Toronto area required
Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute growth strategies and annual operating plans.
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and monitor annual operating budgets.
  • Strategic Leadership: Identify market opportunities and risks, and steer the organization accordingly.
  • Operational Excellence: Lead cross-functional teams including operations, product, customer success, and technology.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure consistent performance improvement using Jonas/CORA benchmarks and best practices.
  • Operational Excellence: Oversee organizational design to align with financial and strategic objectives.
  • Financial Management: Deliver against targets for profitability and revenue growth.
  • Financial Management: Make data-driven, financially sound decisions to support sustainable scaling.
  • Financial Management: Interpret and utilize P&L data effectively.
  • Talent & Culture: Attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent.
  • Talent & Culture: Foster a high-performance culture aligned with CORA values.
  • Talent & Culture: Role model leadership behaviors that inspire innovation and accountability.
  • Technology & Innovation: Shape long-term product and technology roadmaps.
  • Technology & Innovation: Champion customer-centric solutions and innovation across all product lines.
  • Technology & Innovation: Contribute to proactive maintenance and client satisfaction strategies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships with employees, customers, and partners.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure strong communication and alignment across stakeholders

Jonas Software manages a decentralized portfolio of over 160 independent software companies across 40 different industries. The company operates by acquiring niche software businesses and providing them with financial security and strategic guidance while allowing them to keep their original branding and management teams. Unlike competitors that often restructure or resell their acquisitions, Jonas uses a "buy-and-hold-forever" strategy to ensure long-term stability for its brands. Its goal is to foster growth within specific vertical markets by maintaining a permanent home for specialized software businesses.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1990

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquired Aava Software in 2025 to expand ERP and MES in manufacturing.
  • Grew to 200+ companies by 2025 through accelerated acquisitions like Wheatley and OnTap Data.
  • Parent Constellation Software offers $5B revenue and 30,000 employees for global scale.

What critics are saying

  • EU regulators force Constellation divestiture of Jonas in 12-24 months over antitrust.
  • Sage Group erodes 15-20% UK market share from Wheatley and Rock Solid by Q1 2026.
  • Vicinity Software captures 30% ANZ winery market from Ezy Systems in 6-12 months.

What makes Jonas Software unique

  • Jonas Software maintains decentralized portfolio of 200+ autonomous VMS companies across 40+ verticals.
  • Buy-and-hold-forever strategy ensures no resales since 2003 acquisitions.
  • Provides financial security and strategic guidance while preserving brands and management.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Jonas Software
Aug 22nd, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Aava Software

Jonas Europe has acquired Aava Ohjelmistot Oy, a leading developer of ERP and MES solutions for manufacturing and logistics. Aava Software, known for its low-code platform, aims to enhance its growth by leveraging Jonas's sales and marketing expertise. This acquisition marks a new phase for Aava, with plans to expand as a major ERP and MES provider.

Jonas Software
Jul 30th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires RxOne

Jonas Software ANZ has acquired RxOne, a key provider of pharmacy management software in New Zealand. This acquisition enhances Jonas's presence in the pharmacy and healthcare technology sector. RxOne will continue to operate independently, maintaining its team and focus on innovation and customer service. Jeff McKee, CEO of Jonas Software ANZ, expressed excitement about supporting RxOne's growth, while RxOne's founder, Margie Peat, highlighted the benefits of joining Jonas.

Jonas Software
Jul 28th, 2025
Jonas Software ANZ Acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ Business

Jonas Software ANZ acquires MedAdvisor Solutions' ANZ business.

Jonas Software
May 1st, 2025
Jonas Europe Acquires Wheatley Software Solutions | Jonas Software UK & Europe

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, April 28th, 2025 – Jonas Europe (“Jonas”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Wheatley Software Solutions.

Jonas Software
Dec 19th, 2024
Jonas Software Announces Acquisition of OnTap Data - Jonas Software

OnTap Data is a leading provider of data analytics and insights solutions tailored for the liquor, hospitality, and retail sectors.

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