Corporate Strategy Director

The Arab Lens; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arab Lens is seeking a Corporate Strategy Director to shape the company’s long-term direction, identify strategic growth opportunities, and support executive leadership in achieving sustainable business success.

Reporting to executive leadership, the role will oversee corporate planning, market expansion strategies, investment analysis and enterprise performance initiatives while ensuring strategic alignment across the organization. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or MBA in a relevant field.
• MBA is highly desirable.
• 15 years of strategic leadership experience.
• Background in strategy consulting or corporate strategy is preferred.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent executive communication skills.
• GCC experience is advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate strategy development and oversee long-term growth planning.
• Develop growth, diversification plans and evaluate investment opportunities.
• Lead corporate planning and performance management and monitor execution of priorities.
• Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform strategy.
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Support mergers, acquisitions and corporate development initiatives.
• Build and mentor strategy teams and align business units with corporate objectives.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Leadership

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics

MBA

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading organization seeking a Corporate Strategy Director to shape the company's long-term direction, identify strategic growth opportunities and support executive leadership in achieving sustainable business success.

The Role

Reporting to executive leadership, the Corporate Strategy Director will oversee corporate planning, market expansion strategies, investment analysis, and enterprise performance initiatives while ensuring strategic alignment across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate strategy development.
• Develop long-term growth and diversification plans.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Lead corporate planning and performance management.
• Conduct market intelligence and competitive analysis.
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Support mergers acquisitions and corporate development initiatives.
• Develop enterprise performance frameworks.
• Lead strategic transformation initiatives.
• Build and mentor strategy teams.
• Align business units with corporate objectives.
• Monitor execution of strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance or Economics.
• MBA from a recognized institution is highly desirable.
• 15 years of strategic leadership experience.
• Background in strategy consulting or corporate strategy is preferred.
• Strong commercial, financial and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent executive communication skills.
• GCC experience is advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required.