- Unified Platform for Mid-Market GRCS
Leadership Platform
Backing exceptional leaders to build and grow great businesses.
The Challenge
The Problem We're Solving
Mid-market risk and security leaders manage a dozen or more point solutions across workforce monitoring, data privacy, vendor risk, compliance automation, and identity governance.
Alert Fatigue
Too many tools, too many notifications
Audit Complexity
Fragmented data across systems
Integration Debt
Costly custom integrations
Redundant Costs
Overlapping vendor contracts
40%
Already consolidating
21%
Planning to consolidate
12+
Average point solutions
GRCS Trust is building the integrated alternative.
Our Mission
Our Goal
At GRCStrust, we believe exceptional leaders are the engine of exceptional companies. Our talent development platform is built to identify, support, and accelerate the next generation of CEOs.
Whether you’re an emerging operator or a seasoned executive, our structured pathways provide the experience, mentorship, and ownership needed to lead and grow businesses within our portfolio.
Leadership Pathways
Two Paths to CEO
Choose the pathway that matches your experience and leadership aspirations.
CEO in Residence (CIR)
For experienced executives prepared to step directly into a CEO role and drive immediate impact.
CEO in Training (CIT)
For high-potential leaders ready to develop into CEOs through structured, hands-on experience.
CEO in Residence
Why CIR
The CEO in Residence (CIR) program is built for experienced operators ready to lead. CIRs step directly into CEO roles with more equity than traditional PE-backed positions, along with access to GRCStrust’ value creation playbooks, leadership coaching, and hands-on support.
Backed by a robust deal sourcing engine and long-term capital, CIRs are empowered to scale businesses with real ownership and impact.
Structure
- Direct placement into a GRCStrust portfolio company or new platform investment
- Immediate ownership of company leadership and strategic direction
- Full autonomy to lead growth, build teams, and scale operations
- Partnership with GC on capital, M&A, and long-term value creation
- Timeline: Step into the CEO role within a few months
Background
- Exited or seasoned founders
- Former or current CEOs of PE-backed or high-growth companies
- Senior executives ready to step into the CEO role
- Investors with prior operating experience seeking to lead a business directly
CEO in Training
Why CIT
The CEO in Training (CIT) program is for high-potential leaders looking to accelerate their path to CEO. Over 18–24 months, CITs gain cross-functional experience, hands-on operational exposure, and mentorship from seasoned executives and investors. The program includes meaningful equity ownership, aligning long-term incentives as CITs step into leadership.
Structure
- Structured, multi-phase leadership journey inside a GRCStrust portfolio company
- Rotational exposure to key functions (e.g., Operations, Sales, Product, Finance)
- Hands-on execution with increasing scope and responsibility
- Ongoing mentorship, coaching, and leadership development
- Targeted timeline: Step into a CEO role within 18–24 months
Background
- Management consultants (2–5 years experience) from top-tier firms looking to move into operational leadership with P&L responsibility
- Private equity or investment banking professionals seeking to transition from deal execution to hands-on operating roles
- Operations leaders at tech companies with experience scaling processes, leading cross-functional teams, or owning key business outcomes
Get in Touch
General Inquiries:gcpartners.tech
GRCS Trust is a permanent-capital holding company building the unified platform for mid-market Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Security. A venture by Gulmohar Capital Partners.