Group Chief Executive Officer Full Time NEW

Job Title: Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO)

Location: UAE

Reporting To: Board of Directors / Family Council

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Role Overview

The Group CEO will lead and oversee the strategic direction, growth, and overall performance of the family business group. This role requires balancing professional corporate governance with family values, legacy, and long-term wealth preservation, while driving profitability, expansion, and operational excellence across all business units.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

Define and execute the Group’s long-term vision, strategy, and growth roadmap

Identify new business opportunities, investments, and diversification strategies

Drive regional and international expansion

2. Business Performance & P&L Management

Oversee performance of all subsidiaries and business verticals

Ensure profitability, cost optimization, and sustainable growth

Set and monitor KPIs across divisions

3. Corporate Governance & Family Alignment

Act as a bridge between the Board, Family Members, and management

Implement strong governance frameworks and reporting structures

Respect and integrate family values into business decisions

4. Operational Excellence

Ensure efficiency, scalability, and process improvements across businesses

Drive digital transformation and modernization initiatives

Standardize systems, policies, and procedures

5. Financial Oversight

Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and capital allocation

Manage investments, cash flow, and risk

Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements

6. Leadership & Talent Management

Build and lead a high-performing executive leadership team

Develop succession planning strategies (including family members)

Foster a performance-driven and accountable culture

7. Stakeholder Management

Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, banks, and government entities

Represent the Group in high-level negotiations and public forums

8. Risk & Compliance

Ensure risk management frameworks are in place

Maintain legal and regulatory compliance across all sectors

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Key Requirements

Experience

15–25+ years of senior leadership experience

Proven track record as CEO / Group CEO / Managing Director in a diversified group

Experience working with family-owned businesses (critical)

Strong exposure to UAE / GCC markets

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field

MBA or equivalent preferred

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking with execution capability

Strong financial and commercial acumen

High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity

Governance and board-level communication expertise

Change management and transformation leadership

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Preferred Background

Experience in sectors such as retail, FMCG, trading, real estate, or manufacturing

Familiarity with family governance structures (Family Council, Family Office, etc.)

Arabic language skills (preferred but not mandatory)

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Key Success Metrics

Revenue and profit growth across the group

Expansion into new markets/businesses

Operational efficiency improvements

Strength of leadership team and succession pipeline

Governance and reporting maturity