CEO

Progressive; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a commercially driven CEO to lead a marine logistics business serving the oil & gas sector from Dubai. The role focuses on strategic growth, operational excellence, and fleet expansion with a lean executive team.

The candidate will drive profitability, oversee vessel operations, and develop a high-caliber leadership group to execute a 15‑to‑30+ owned vessel expansion plan over three years.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in marine logistics or vessel management.
• Record of driving commercial growth and new revenue opportunities.
• Experience leading operationally intensive businesses with fleet exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business strategy, performance and profitability.
• Drive commercial growth and secure new revenue opportunities.
• Oversee operational excellence across vessel operations.
• Manage and develop a leadership team including B2B functions.
• Execute fleet growth strategy and scale owned vessels.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Business growth

Vessel ownership/management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role Summary

Seeking a commercially driven CEO to lead and grow a marine logistics business serving the oil & gas sector. The successful candidate will drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and fleet expansion while leading a lean executive team based in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall business strategy, performance and profitability.
• Drive commercial growth and secure new revenue opportunities.
• Oversee operational excellence across owned and chartered vessel operations.
• Manage and develop a leadership team including Business Development and HR functions.
• Execute fleet growth strategy, expanding from 15 to 30+ owned vessels over the next three years.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, regulators and industry stakeholders.

Current Fleet

• Owned vessels: Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) and Security Escort Vessels (SEVs)
• Chartered vessels of various types also

Candidate Profile

• Proven CEO, Managing Director or General Manager experience within marine, offshore, oil & gas logistics or vessel management sectors.
• Strong commercial leadership and business growth track record.
• Demonstrated success leading operationally intensive businesses.
• Vessel ownership or vessel management experience highly preferred.
• Seagoing experience not required but could be an added value
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.