Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Family Investment Group
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Family Investment Group
Metier Group Dubai, United Arab Emirates Apply now Posted 1 day ago In-Office Job Permanent competitive
Position Overview:
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.
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