CEO

Innovation Direct Employment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services company in Dubai is seeking a visionary CEO / Managing Partner to lead and scale operations in corrosion protection for oil & gas infrastructure. The role involves overseeing operations, managing a large team, and driving strategic growth. Candidates should have proven executive experience in the industrial services sector and a deep understanding of corrosion control solutions. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Career Advancement

Employee-Centric Culture

Professional Development

Diverse Exposure

Global Presence

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executive leadership within industrial services or oil & gas sectors.
• Strong understanding of sandblasting, protective coatings, and corrosion control solutions.
• Experience managing large technical teams (500+ personnel).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and overall management of operations and commercial functions.
• Lead and mentor the executive and mid-level management teams.
• Cultivate and manage client relationships in the oil & gas sector.

Skills

Executive leadership

Commercial acumen

Technical team management

Client relationship management

Job description

The Role

Join a leading company in the field of protective painting, sandblasting, and corrosion control with a robust workforce of 800 technicians delivering services on-site and offshore! We are seeking a visionary CEO / Managing Partner to lead and scale operations for our industrial services company specializing in corrosion protection for oil & gas infrastructure. This role will oversee the entire leadership team, drive strategic growth, and ensure excellence in both sales and service execution.

• Provide strategic direction and overall management of operations and commercial functions
• Lead and mentor the executive and mid-level management teams
• Oversee project execution across offshore and onshore operations
• Cultivate and manage client relationships in the oil & gas sector
• Monitor financial performance and drive profitability
• Expand service offerings and market reach
• Ensure adherence to HSE and quality standards across all operations

Requirements

• Proven experience in executive leadership roles within industrial services or oil & gas sectors
• Deep understanding of sandblasting, protective coatings, and corrosion control solutions
• Experience of managing large technical teams (500+ personnel)
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive revenue and operational efficiency
• GCC experience 6 Reasons Why Choose Innovations

Benefits

• Career Advancement – We prioritize internal talent for growth opportunities.
• Employee-Centric Culture – A supportive environment built on trust and collaboration.
• Professional Development – Access to training, mentorship, and skill-building programs.
• Diverse Exposure – Opportunities to work across teams, functions, and regions.
• Global Presence – Join a company with expanding international operations and strong local impact.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Rewarding you with industry-aligned packages and employee perks.

About the company

The Innovations Group has been operating within the UAE for close to 2 decades and is one of the market leaders in Employee Outsourcing & Recruitment services. We work across myriad industries servicing the private sector, government, banking & financial institutions and other SME's. As a pioneer in employee outsourcing, we currently have 11,000+ employees outsourced to our clients. We specialize in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions for diverse nationalities, skill sets & domain expertise.