Chief Executive Officer

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology in Dubai seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the independent luxury fragrance house, turning creative vision into scalable growth. You will drive commercial strategy across retail, direct-to-consumer, and international markets, protecting heritage while expanding presence.

You will oversee operations, finance, and talent, build partnerships with master perfumers and distributors, travel to key markets, and position the brand as a global luxury player.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in luxury, beauty and fragrance with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Strategic understanding of luxury beauty and fragrance trends.
• Direct experience at scaling the international expansion of an international brand.
• Direct experience in identifying and developing adjacent brand extensions that fit with brand strategy;
• Prior P&L ownership in entrepreneurial or founder-led settings essential

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Vision: Shape and agree on a 3-year commercial strategy with the Founder and Advisory Board; deliver annual business plans that balance long-term brand building with near-term revenue discipline; identify and prioritize opportunities across categories, channels, and geographies.
• Brand and Creative Stewardship: Define creative direction with perfumers; ensure commercial decisions reinforce heritage; oversee new collections and brand extensions; align with marketing for consistent brand values.
• Commercial and Revenue Growth: Lead a multi-channel go-to-market strategy; design pricing and channel architecture aligned with luxury positioning; meet revenue, margin, and customer acquisition goals.
• Operations, Supply Chain and Finance: Build sourcing, production, and quality-control processes; ensure financial planning and cash management; manage inventory and working capital.
• Team and Organization: Recruit, develop and lead a high-caliber team; foster a collaborative, excellence-driven culture.
• Stakeholder Relations: Interface with the Founder, Advisory Board, partners, and media; represent brand at events and industry forums.

Skills

Pricing strategy

Luxury branding

Channel strategy

Financial literacy

Talent development

Operational leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Role: Chief Executive Officer – Independent Luxury Fragrance House

Reports To: Founder / Chairperson and Advisory Board

Direct Reports: Head of Ecommerce and Corporate Sales, Head of Marketing and Supply Chain (currently combined), Regional Sales Managers (2), Shared functions (Finance, HR, Legal, Audit etc.)

Location: Dubai, with regular travel to key markets and production partners

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus incentive package, aligned with the growth stage of a start-up luxury fragrance house

About the House

Leading blending sacred ingredients such as frankincense, honey, and rose with modern artistry. Working alongside master perfumers, the brand champions craftsmanship, responsibly sourced materials, and elegant design to elevate scent into a soulful art form. With unisex compositions that transcend boundaries, we celebrate fragrance as a universal language of self-expression. This is a rare opportunity to lead the House at a pivotal moment, with its heritage firmly established and the next chapter focused on scaling globally.

Role Purpose

The CEO will take full commercial and operational leadership, turning creative vision into sustainable and focused growth. The role requires balancing brand stewardship with strategic expansion across retail, direct-to-consumer, and international channels, while protecting the brand’s heritage and exclusivity. The CEO will build strong operational and financial foundations, transform early momentum into a repeatable growth model, and serve as the face of the brand with partners, press, and the luxury industry.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Vision: Shape and agree on a 3-year commercial strategy with the Founder and Advisory Board; deliver annual business plans that balance long-term brand building with near-term revenue discipline; identify and prioritize opportunities across categories, channels, and geographies.

Brand and Creative Stewardship: Work closely with the Founder and perfumery collaborators to define creative direction; ensure commercial decisions reinforce brand heritage; oversee new collections, limited editions, and brand extensions. Work closely with Head of Marketing to ensure brand quality and values are consistently articulated across all marketing and social media channels.

Commercial and Revenue Growth: Lead a multi-channel go-to-market strategy; design pricing and channel architecture aligned with luxury positioning; deliver revenue, margin, and customer acquisition goals. Build on current momentum within hotel and airline sectors.

Operations, Supply Chain and Finance: Build robust sourcing, production, and quality-control processes; ensure financial planning and cash management discipline; manage inventory, demand planning, and working capital.

Team and Organization: Recruit, develop and lead a high-caliber team; foster a collaborative, excellence-driven culture aligned with brand values.

Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary interface with the Founder, Advisory Board, external partners, and media; represent brand at master class events, press events, industry forums, and strategic partnerships.

Candidate Profile

15+ years in luxury, beauty and fragrance, with progressive leadership responsibility

Strategic understanding of luxury beauty and fragrance trends

Direct experience at scaling the international expansion of an international brand

Direct experience in identifying and developing adjacent brand extensions that fit with brand strategy;

Prior P&L ownership in entrepreneurial or founder-led settings essential

Skills and Capabilities

Strong commercial acumen in pricing and channel strategy

Fluency in luxury brand codes and multimarket registration requirements

Ability to ensure operational rigor

Ability to attract and develop talent

Financial literacy essential

Ability to demonstrate stakeholder credibility

Personal Attributes

Entrepreneurial and hands‑on

Discerning aesthetic sensibility

Resilient and resourceful in ambiguity

High discretion and judgement

Collaborative with creative leadership yet confident in guiding commercial decisions