Executive MD: Strategic & Government Communications Leader

MCG Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Talent seeks a Managing Director to lead and grow its Strategic and Government Communications practice across the region. The role requires a commercially driven, hands-on leader with gravitas to advise CEOs, ministers, and senior policymakers.

You will shape narratives, guide high-stakes communications, and drive business growth across Middle East markets. The ideal candidate combines senior leadership with a proven track record of building teams, winning new business, and translating

Qualifications

• Senior communications leader with experience in strategic communications and/or government advisory.
• Proven track record operating across the Middle East or comparable international markets.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (CEO, Board, Ministerial level).
• Strong commercial acumen with a hunter mindset—driven, ambitious, and growth-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand strategic and government communications mandates across the region.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, ministers, and senior government stakeholders.
• Provide counsel on reputation management, public affairs, policy communications, and crisis situations.
• Drive new business development, contributing directly to revenue growth and market expansion.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple markets.
• Develop integrated communication strategies aligned with political, regulatory, and economic landscapes.
• Stay ahead of regional geopolitical dynamics and translate them into actionable client strategies.

Skills

Strategic communications

Government advisory

Stakeholder management

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications/public affairs or related field

Job description

MCG Talent seeks a Managing Director to lead and grow its Strategic and Government Communications practice across the region. The role requires a commercially driven, hands-on leader with gravitas to advise CEOs, ministers, and senior policymakers.

You will shape narratives, guide high-stakes communications, and drive business growth across Middle East markets. The ideal candidate combines senior leadership with a proven track record of building teams, winning new business, and translating