Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Converge; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Converge (United Arab Emirates) is seeking an accomplished Chief Marketing Officer to join its senior leadership team and steer the marketing agenda across multiple markets. The appointed executive will own marketing performance, drive brand development, and shape long-term growth with full P&L responsibility in a fast-growing FMCG environment.

The role demands 18+ years in marketing within FMCG, recent CMO-level experience, and a proven track record of cross-country leadership, brand expansion,

Qualifications

• 18+ years of marketing experience in FMCG.
• At least 1 year of experience operating at CMO level.
• Current and recent Food & Beverage FMCG experience is essential.
• Experience leading marketing across multiple countries and markets.
• Genuine P&L ownership with a strong understanding of commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing across multiple countries and markets.
• Take full ownership of marketing performance and its contribution to the P&L.
• Drive brand development and market expansion.
• Shape and execute marketing strategies at an organizational level.
• Influence senior leadership and contribute to wider business strategy.

Skills

CMO level experience

P&L ownership

Brand development

Cross-country leadership

FMCG marketing

Job description

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) | UAE

Confidential Executive Search

What This Role Is About

Our client, a growing and ambitious FMCG business, is seeking an accomplished Chief Marketing Officer to join its senior leadership team and lead the organisation’s marketing agenda through its next phase of growth. This is a senior executive position with a seat at the leadership table, offering significant influence over business direction, commercial strategy and long-term brand development. The successful candidate will lead marketing across multiple countries, drive brand and market growth, and take full ownership of marketing performance and its contribution to the overall business P&L. This role requires a commercially minded marketing leader with substantial experience in large-scale Food & Beverage FMCG businesses.

The Client’s Definition of the Ideal Fit

• 18+ years of marketing experience, with a strong background in the FMCG sector.
• At least 1 year of experience operating at CMO level.
• Current and recent Food & Beverage FMCG experience is essential, preferably within large-scale organisations.
• Proven experience leading marketing functions across multiple countries and markets.
• Genuine P&L ownership, with a strong understanding of commercial performance and business growth.
• Experience shaping and executing marketing strategies at an organisational level.
• Strong track record in brand development, market expansion and driving business performance.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and contribute to wider business strategy.

This is a confidential executive search for a senior marketing leader ready to shape the next chapter of an ambitious FMCG business.

Please note:

Current Food & Beverage FMCG experience is a key requirement for this position. Candidates whose FMCG experience is not recent may not meet the client’s requirements.