Overview
We’re Hiring : Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Andalusia Group (Dubai Operations)
Scope of Work
The CEO will lead Andalusia’s day-to-day operations in Dubai, ensuring flawless execution of projects, marketing strategy, and business performance. Will manage the Dubai-based business units (Andalusia, Bottega, Oliva 1852, Plan B) and act as the central coordinator between teams, stakeholders, and the Chairman.
This role frees the Chairman to focus on international expansion, strategic partnerships, brand building, and global visibility, while the CEO ensures delivery on the ground.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Oversee all Dubai projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
- Translate the Chairman’s vision into actionable, measurable business plans.
- Lead cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, design, engineering, finance).
- Ensure financial discipline and cost efficiency across all units.
- Marketing & Brand Execution: Implement the marketing / communication strategy to reposition Andalusia as a house of brands.
- Oversee brand alignment across Bottega, Oliva 1852, Plan B.
- Ensure each head of unit plays a front-line communication role as brand ambassadors.
- Supervise PR, digital campaigns, investor presentations, and CSR initiatives.
- Business Development Support: Handle investor / developer relations in Dubai.
- Host and support VIP events, roundtables, and project launches.
- Build credibility with banks, suppliers, consultants, and government entities.
- People & Culture: Lead and inspire teams, ensuring alignment with the house-of-brands culture.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent across units.
- Ensure 100% staff adoption of the brand’s vision and values.
- Reporting & Accountability: Provide regular reporting to the Chairman on performance, milestones, and risks.
- Own KPIs across brand awareness, lead generation, and operational results.
Key Skills & Profile Features
Professional Background
- 6-10 years’ leadership experience in real estate, development, or related industries.
- Strong track record in delivering multi-brand businesses or concept-driven companies.
- Proven operational management in Dubai / GCC markets with international exposure.
- Familiarity with luxury branding, franchising, and investor relations is a plus.
Core Skills
- Strategic thinker with execution discipline.
- Strong marketing & communication literacy (can execute high-level brand repositioning).
- Excellent financial and operational acumen.
- Stakeholder management: ability to manage investors, partners, and governments.
- Cross-cultural leadership: inspires both local and international teams.
Personality & Leadership Style
- Visionary executor: can take bold ideas and make them operational reality.
- Charismatic but disciplined; respects Chairman’s global role while leading independently.
- Excellent public presence (comfortable representing Andalusia in Dubai events).
- Collaborative, empowering, and able to create a culture of unity and accountability.
- Passion for art, culture, and design to align with Andalusia’s DNA.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- A polished, 38+ to late 40s professional with energy, gravitas, and network in Dubai.
- Internationally educated (MBA or architecture / engineering + business management).
- Has run multi-brand or concept-based businesses and understands both real estate delivery and luxury branding.
- Natural storyteller who can represent Andalusia to investors while also being a hands-on operator.
Interested applicants may send their CVs to : hr@acy.ae with the subject line : CEO APPLICATION