A high-visibility, strategically critical position reporting directly to the Holding CEO. Based within the Corporate Development Office, this role leads the Group's transformation agenda — translating the CEO's vision into structured, executable programmes across five business verticals. This is a rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of strategy, execution, and executive leadership within a dynamic and growing conglomerate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategy & Alignment Work with the CEO to define and communicate Group-wide corporate strategy Translate strategic objectives into transformation roadmaps, workplans, and KPIsConduct competitive analyses to identify growth opportunities and market gaps Facilitate executive workshops and leadership strategy sessions
Transformation Programme Management Own Group-wide transformation initiatives from scoping to benefits realisation Develop programme charters, governance frameworks, and progress tracking tools Manage interdependencies across business units and transformation risks Provide the CEO with regular portfolio-level updates
Performance & Analytics Analyse subsidiary performance data to surface Group-level insights Build business cases for investments, restructuring, and operational changes Benchmark Group performance against regional and global best practices
Stakeholder Engagement & Org Development Act as trusted liaison between the CEO's office and Group business leaders Prepare board papers, executive presentations, and CEO-level briefings Design operating models, governance structures, and capability development plans
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential7–8 years' experience, with significant time at Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG in strategy or transformation Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes in multi-sector environments Strong financial modelling and business case development skills Exceptional communication skills - comfortable at CEO and Board level Bachelor's degree in business, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline Experience advising a conglomerate, holding group, or family office GCC or MENA market exposure PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, Prosci, or Kotter methodology experience Cross-sector exposure: real estate, hospitality, healthcare, financial services, or infrastructure
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Strategic acuity — Group-level thinking grounded in execution detail Executive presence — credible with CEO, Board, and senior leaders Structured problem solving — hypothesis-driven, thrives in ambiguity Influencing skills — drives alignment without direct authority Delivery focus — strong bias for action and follow-through Integrity & discretion — highest confidentiality standards in a CEO-proximate role