Executive Vice President

Role overview

The Executive Vice President will hold a senior leadership position responsible for shaping the organization’s strategic direction and overseeing operational execution. The role focuses on keeping business objectives, mission, and core values aligned while responding effectively to changing market conditions.

What you will do

• Set and drive long-term strategic initiatives that support organizational goals and remain responsive to shifts in the market.
• Guide the senior leadership group in delivering business plans and improving overall performance and efficiency.
• Monitor financial results, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with important stakeholders to strengthen cooperation and trust.
• Assess operational and compliance risks, then put controls in place to protect the organization and support governance standards.
• Encourage innovation by promoting fresh ideas and strategic thinking across teams.
• Coach and prepare future leaders, supporting talent growth, retention, and succession planning.
• Share strategic priorities and performance updates clearly with stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment.
• Work closely with the Board of Directors on strategy, organizational performance, and key opportunities.

What the role calls for

This position is intended for a highly experienced executive with at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in a relevant industry. The ideal candidate should bring a strong understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, risk control, and leadership development. Experience leading large transformation efforts and cross-functional teams is essential.

Key requirements

• 15 or more years of senior executive leadership experience in a relevant industry, with a strong history of driving growth and organizational change.
• Ability to plan strategically and translate department-level goals into broader business outcomes.
• Solid command of financial management, budgeting, resource allocation, and interpretation of financial statements.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills, including engagement with board members, clients, and other key partners.
• Experience in managing risk, compliance, and governance requirements to protect business value and reputation.
• Demonstrated success in building an innovative, high-performance culture and supporting employee engagement.
• Background in leading large-scale change programs and delivering lasting results.
• Capability to lead cross-functional teams with a focus on collaboration, accountability, and alignment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex matters clearly to different audiences.

Skills and strengths

The role requires strong strategic judgment, financial insight, leadership capability, stakeholder influence, and the ability to handle complexity in a fast-moving environment. Success also depends on strong negotiation, conflict resolution, market analysis, and ethical decision-making.

Additional information

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Employment is full-time and onsite. The source did not specify salary, perks, application deadline, start date, duration, or number of openings.