CEO Lubricant Business UAE

TEXOL Lubritech - Powered by Gandhar Oil Refinery India Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lubricant manufacturer is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive growth in the UAE and international markets. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in the lubricant and base oil industry, demonstrate strong leadership and strategic management skills, and possess a deep understanding of market dynamics and supply chains. Responsibilities include developing business strategies, overseeing procurement, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role offers a competitive executive compensation package and performance-linked incentives.

Benefits

Competitive executive compensation package

Performance-linked incentives

Long-term growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years of experience in the lubricant or base oil industry.
• Proven experience as CEO or equivalent in the lubricant or base oil industry.
• Strong knowledge of base oil trading and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business strategy for lubricants and base oil trading.
• Lead base oil procurement, trading, and pricing.
• Oversee manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution of lubricants.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic decision-making

Financial acumen

Understanding of lubricant formulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Job Opening: CEO Lubricant Business (UAE)

Location: United Arab Emirates

Industry: Lubricants / Base Oils / Petroleum Trading

Reporting to: Board of Directors / Promoters

Experience - 15 to 20 years

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and grow our lubricant business in the UAE and international markets. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and commercial expertise in lubricants and base oil trading, along with proven leadership and strategic management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall business strategy for lubricants and base oil trading in the UAE and export markets
• Lead base oil procurement, trading, pricing, and supplier negotiations (Group I, II, III, and specialty base oils)
• Oversee manufacturing, blending, sourcing, and distribution of lubricants
• Drive sales growth, market expansion, and brand positioning across automotive, industrial, and marine segments
• Build and manage relationships with refineries, suppliers, traders, distributors, and key customers
• Ensure regulatory compliance with UAE and international standards
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, P&L management, and cost optimization
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing commercial and technical team
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and M&A prospects

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as CEO / Business Head / General Manager in the lubricant or base oil industry
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of base oil trading and global supply chains
• Deep understanding of lubricant formulations, applications, and markets
• Established industry network in the Middle East and international markets
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and strategic decision‑making skills
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L responsibility
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in or with UAE / GCC markets
• Exposure to private label lubricants, OEM approvals, and export business
• Background in petroleum trading companies or lubricant manufacturers

Compensation

• Competitive executive compensation package
• Performance‑linked incentives and long‑term growth opportunities

You can share your resume at - [e-mail] or call at 9004616882