CEO

JonDavidson; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent ride-hailing company is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) based in Dubai to spearhead its expansion across the Middle East. The ideal candidate must possess at least 10 years of senior leadership experience, ideally in regulated industries. A strong cultural fit, entrepreneurial spirit, and fluency in English are essential. You will lead local operations, work closely with headquarters, and build partnerships to achieve business objectives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's presence in an emerging market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience.
• Prior experience in cross-border market development is preferred.
• Strong background in regulated industries or high-growth platforms (logistics, e-commerce, fintech).
• Familiarity with UAE and Middle East business regulations and labor laws is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead market entry and organizational setup across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
• Develop local business strategy and operations aligned with group-level objectives.
• Build and lead a high-performing regional team.
• Work closely with HQ to coordinate regional strategy, compliance and growth metrics.
• Represent the company with local partners, government agencies and business stakeholders.

Skills

Strong adaptability to multicultural environments

Entrepreneurial spirit with structured thinking

Fluent in English

Job description

Position: CEO Middle East (Ride Hailing Vietnamese Company Expansion) – Location: Dubai UAE – Reporting to: Group CEO – Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the expansion and operations across the Middle East region. The company has already completed its legal setup and this role will be instrumental in launching full business operations, building local teams and ensuring strategic alignment with headquarters in Vietnam.

You will work alongside a cross‑functional team including a Back Office Director and a PMO to establish our operations, build local partnerships and execute business strategy. This position precedes the onboarding of country-level leadership (Country Managers), meaning the CEO will be responsible for laying the groundwork across multiple countries in the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead market entry and organizational setup across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
• Develop local business strategy and operations aligned with group-level objectives.
• Build and lead a high-performing regional team.
• Work closely with HQ to coordinate regional strategy, compliance and growth metrics.
• Represent the company with local partners, government agencies and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience.
  • Prior experience in cross‑border market development is preferred.
  • Strong background in regulated industries or high‑growth platforms (logistics, e‑commerce, fintech).
• Cultural Fit:
  • Strong adaptability to multicultural environments.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with structured thinking.
• Language: Fluent in English.
• Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with UAE and Middle East business regulations and labor laws is highly advantageous.

If this role sparks your interest feel free to reach out to Kevin Chong for more details.