Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Family Investment Group

Metier Group; Dubai; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier opportunity for a strategic Group CEO at a family-backed investment platform in Dubai. The role focuses on driving growth, enhancing governance across sectors including real estate and private equity, and leading a high-performing team to achieve significant enterprise value uplift. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in senior leadership, along with a strong track record in investments and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

Autonomy and significant upside through performance-linked incentives

Opportunity to work closely with a visionary shareholder

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in private equity or investment platforms.
• Track record in deal origination, execution, and value creation.
• International exposure in UK, Europe, GCC, or Asia-Pacific preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute investment strategy across various sectors.
• Lead portfolio management, capital allocation, and exit strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing executive team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Operational depth

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification from a top-tier institution

Job description

An exclusive opportunity has arisen for a strategic, commercially driven, and entrepreneurial Group CEO to lead a dynamic and internationally active family-backed investment platform, headquartered in Dubai.

With an existing NAV of approximately USD $200 million, the organisation operates across real estate development, private equity, operating businesses, and public markets, with investments spanning the UAE, UK, Europe, US, and Asia-Pacific.

As the Executive Chairman transitions to a non-operational role, the Group seeks a CEO to drive platform growth, strengthen investment governance, and lead efforts to achieve a 3–5x uplift in enterprise value over the next 5–7 years.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define and execute investment strategy across :
• Real estate (development and asset management in the UAE and UK)
• Private investments (control and minority stakes in growth and mature companies)
• Public markets (oversight of third-party managed portfolios)
• Strategic acquisitions in Europe with Gulf expansion potential
• Lead portfolio management, capital allocation, and exit strategies
• Oversee group-wide financial reporting, liquidity, capital structure, and risk
• Build and lead a high-performing executive team with institutional best practices
• Represent the Group in investor, board, JV, and market-facing engagements
• Report directly to the Group’s Executive Chairman

Candidate Profile :

Experience & Credentials :

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in private equity, principal investing, family office, or investment platforms
• Track record of deal origination, execution, and value creation
• Experience in real estate development, venture / growth-stage investments, or operating company leadership
• Background in family-owned or founder-led organisations is highly valued
• International exposure across UK, Europe, GCC, or Asia-Pacific preferred

Leadership Attributes :

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and operational depth
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and systems-oriented
• Effective stakeholder manager with board-level gravitas
• Capable of building scalable, institutional frameworks within agile teams
• Culturally fluent and aligned with GCC business environment

Education :

• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification from a top-tier institution is preferred

Why Apply?

• Take the helm of a high-growth, multi-asset investment group with international reach
• Work closely with a visionary shareholder to lead generational platform expansion
• Operate with autonomy, impact, and significant upside through performance-linked incentives
• Live and work in Dubai, a world-class global business hub

Application Process :

This is a confidential retained search managed exclusively by Metier Group.

Client details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates following mutual interest and NDA.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover note via eFinancialCareers.

All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.