Executive Business Advisor / Chief of Staff

Overview

WH International Group FZE seeks a seasoned Executive Business Advisor / Chief of Staff to collaborate closely with the Group President. This role requires a proactive and strategic executive capable of overseeing multiple companies, refining organizational processes, managing priorities, and ensuring tangible outcomes, beyond routine administrative support.

Core Responsibilities

• Restructure and streamline the Group’s operations across various entities.
• Establish clear definitions for roles, responsibilities, authority levels, and reporting frameworks.
• Design and implement workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and governance systems.
• Translate presidential directives into actionable, organized plans.
• Delegate responsibilities and set firm deadlines for execution.
• Maintain follow-up rigor with managerial teams to confirm task completion.
• Diagnose organizational challenges and deploy practical resolutions.
• Develop business plans geared toward improvement and expansion initiatives.
• Deliver precise performance reports highlighting delays, risks, and decisions needed.
• Serve as liaison coordinating the President with different companies, divisions, and projects.
• Ensure accountability among teams to meet results-oriented targets.

Candidate Requirements

• Academic credentials such as a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), PhD, or Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration.
• Demonstrated expertise managing companies, business groups, or significant projects.
• Advanced knowledge in strategic planning, operations management, governance, KPIs, and project management.
• Exemplary leadership qualities with strong organizational, tracking, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with business technology platforms and artificial intelligence tools.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English is preferred.
• Readiness and willingness to travel as per job requirements.

Application Materials

• A current detailed curriculum vitae.
• Descriptions of companies or major projects directly overseen by the applicant.
• A summary of three to five major accomplishments demonstrated through measurable improvements.
• Specific examples reflecting enhancements in revenue, profitability, cost management, efficiency gains, restructuring, business expansion, or successful project execution.
• Professional references, if available, to support candidacy.