Fractional CEO / Fractional Managing Director (MD)

Founding Leadership Partner | Meaningful Equity + Revenue Sharing | Potential Path to Majority Ownership

Dubai • Abu Dhabi • UAE • GCC

Working arrangement: Fractional, remote, with government, investor and partner engagement across the region.

Lead the launch. Build the partnerships. Shape the business.

SendITHome is seeking an entrepreneurial senior executive to join its founder as a founding leadership partner—raising initial capital, securing government support and leading the development of an international tourism and retail mobility platform.

This opportunity combines commercial leadership, fundraising and public-private partnership development, with meaningful equity, revenue sharing and a potential path to majority ownership.

About SendITHome

Travel Light. Shop Freely.

SendITHome is a proposed public-private partnership ecosystem designed to help international visitors shop with greater freedom by reducing baggage constraints and the friction of getting purchases home.

Its planned AI-enabled, subscription-based platform would connect mid- to high-wealth international visitors with premium and luxury retailers, four- and five-star hotels, Tier 1 couriers and participating governments. Visitors could shop across participating retailers and arrange for eligible purchases to be sent from their hotel directly to their home doorstep.

The concept builds on founder John Sampson’s 40 years in business and four years of personally funded research across 32 countries, including thousands of tourist conversations and engagement with retailers, hotels and Tier 1 couriers.

The vision is a proposed ten-country pilot and Centre of Excellence for next-generation tourism and retail mobility, with potential expansion to more than 40 countries. Dubai is the preferred launch location, with Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other participating governments also under consideration.

The Role

Working alongside the founder, you will lead the initial US$1 million capital raise, then guide government engagement, platform development and commercial delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing the investment proposition and leading investor outreach, negotiations and fundraising.
• Building relationships with senior government decision-makers and progressing public-private partnerships.
• Refining the business model, financial forecasts, subscription strategy and market-entry plans.
• Securing partnerships with hotels, retailers, couriers and tourism stakeholders.
• Overseeing product development, operations, budgets, risk and performance.
• Building and leading the team, establishing accountability and preparing the business for international expansion.

Two Essential Requirements

1. Demonstrated fundraising success

A proven record of securing angel, family-office or early-stage investment, with the ability to lead the initial US$1 million raise.

2. Current senior government relationships

Strong, active relationships with senior decision-makers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or the GCC. Direct relationships with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) are particularly valued.

Previous CEO, Managing Director, President, SVP or VP experience is essential.

Experience in retail, hospitality, tourism, logistics, e-commerce or public-private partnerships would be valuable, alongside strong financial judgment, commercial execution and stakeholder management skills.

Funding Plan and Commercial Objective

The planned US$1 million allocation is:

• US$500,000 for year-one development, operations and contingency.
• US$500,000 maintained as a bank balance.

The business targets operating self-sufficiency following successful ten-country adoption at planned revenue levels.

Compensation and Ownership

• Fundraising success payment: 5% of capital you secure—US$50,000 on the full US$1 million raise—payable as funds are received.
• Monthly remuneration: To be agreed and commencing after funding, initially for 9–12 months.
• Equity and revenue sharing: Meaningful equity participation and agreed revenue sharing.
• Potential majority ownership: An opportunity to assume majority ownership and full operating responsibility within 1–3 years, subject to delivery and agreed terms.

Apply in Confidence

Please email a concise written response outlining:

• Your fundraising results, including amounts raised and your direct role.
• Your current government relationships relevant to this opportunity.
• Your senior leadership and relevant sector experience.
• Your availability and capacity for a fractional engagement.

Written responses first; a CV is optional. Direct applicants only.

John Sampson

Founder & Architect, SendITHome

Email: john@sendithome.com

• Website: sendithome.com