Chief Marketing Officer

About the Role

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a Chief Marketing Officer to join a prestigious international hospitality group amidst a phase of significant expansion. With a diverse portfolio of well-established brands spanning multiple markets, the organisation seeks a commercially savvy and brand-focused marketing executive capable of balancing strategic foresight with hands-on implementation. Serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and reporting directly to the CEO, the role will lead the company's global marketing efforts to enhance brand power, customer engagement, revenue generation, and market growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with the organisation’s growth objectives and business goals.
• Manage and refine the brand architecture and identity across the portfolio to ensure distinctive market positioning and enhanced overall brand equity.
• Lead a multidisciplinary marketing team covering brand management, digital marketing, CRM, social media, communications, and public relations to deliver brand excellence and measurable commercial impact.
• Foster brand innovation by identifying and capitalising on opportunities that keep the portfolio competitive and relevant.
• Oversee significant marketing budgets and investments, ensuring transparent ROI and achieving clear commercial outcomes.
• Direct marketing strategies supporting new openings, concept launches, and international expansion projects.
• Manage public relations, communications, and partnership initiatives, elevating brand visibility and industry reputation.
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to align marketing activities with revenue growth targets and trading performance.
• Act as an external representative to media, industry partners, and key stakeholders, strengthening organisational profile.
• Leverage customer insights, market trends, and intelligence to enhance guest experience and brand engagement.

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven senior leadership experience as a Chief Marketing Officer, Group Marketing Director, or equivalent executive marketing role.
• Strong expertise in hospitality, food and beverage, lifestyle, or other consumer-driven sectors.
• Demonstrated success in brand development, customer acquisition, and driving revenue growth.
• Comprehensive knowledge across the marketing spectrum, including brand strategy, public relations, and corporate communications.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a history of building and guiding high-performing marketing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to align marketing initiatives with business performance.
• Strategic thinker coupled with a pragmatic approach and excellent execution capabilities.
• Passionate about hospitality, food service, guest experience, and consumer branding.