Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Role Description This is a part-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a hybrid work arrangement allowing a combination of on-site presence and work from home. The CEO will oversee overall business performance, set organizational priorities, and ensure alignment between finance, operations, sales, and strategic initiatives. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding leadership teams, reviewing financial and operational reports, approving key business plans, and monitoring progress against strategic and commercial targets. The CEO will represent the organization with key stakeholders, partners, and clients, while fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The role also involves making data-informed decisions, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in the UAE and other applicable jurisdictions.
Qualifications

• Strong Finance and Business Planning skills to manage budgets, forecasts, investment decisions, and long-term growth plans.
• Proven experience in Operations Management to optimize processes, resources, and organizational structures for efficiency and quality.
• Track record in Sales and Strategic Planning to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and competitive positioning.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including stakeholder management, team development, and effective decision-making at executive level.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in a senior executive or CEO role, preferably with exposure to international or regional markets in the Middle East.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or equivalent executive education is preferred.
• High level of integrity, professional ethics, and commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace practices.