Group Chief Executive Officer

Role Overview

The Group Chief Executive Officer will provide enterprise-wide leadership, setting the long-term direction of the organization and guiding the performance of its subsidiaries to unlock growth and strengthen overall value. This senior leadership position requires a forward-looking executive who can translate a complex business vision into practical execution across multiple markets while upholding strong governance, compliance, and ethical standards.

The role also serves as a principal representative of the organization, helping shape its public image and building trusted relationships with the Board, internal leadership, external partners, regulators, investors, and other key stakeholders. A successful incumbent will champion innovation, develop high-performing teams, improve operational effectiveness, and build a culture focused on results, accountability, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the organization’s strategic agenda, ensuring subsidiaries work toward shared business priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with the Board of Directors on governance frameworks, leadership performance expectations, and enterprise-level oversight.
• Review business-unit performance on a regular basis and use insights to strengthen accountability and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with customers, partners, regulators, investors, and other external stakeholders to support reputation and growth.
• Direct financial performance, resource planning, and operating discipline to keep execution aligned with growth targets and budget limits.
• Encourage a culture of innovation, including investment in research, development, and new technologies that enhance competitiveness.
• Coach and develop the executive team, providing direction and support that advances both individual capability and organizational success.
• Ensure compliance, transparency, and ethical conduct are embedded across all business activities.
• Lead enterprise risk and crisis management efforts, anticipating issues early and putting mitigation plans in place.
• Act as the organization’s representative at public forums, industry events, and media engagements to strengthen market visibility.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of progressive leadership experience, including substantial exposure at C-suite level within a complex corporate setting.
• Demonstrated success in designing and executing business strategies that improved organizational performance and market standing.
• Strong background in multinational structures, especially across finance, operations, and strategic partnerships.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance requirements across different jurisdictions, with a commitment to ethical business practice.
• Advanced financial understanding, including budgeting, forecasting, and interpretation of complex financial information.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate senior executives and managers across a diverse organization.
• Hands-on experience in risk and crisis management, including leadership during major change or challenging transitions.
• Excellent negotiation capability for managing high-stakes discussions and shaping favorable strategic outcomes.

Additional Information

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and is a full-time, onsite leadership role. The company is listed as confidential government-owned or government-related, and no compensation details, number of vacancies, application deadline, or start date were provided in the source.