Executive Office Lead — Strategy & Board Governance

Client of Carter Knight; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Head of Executive Office role in Abu Dhabi for a leading semi-government organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, Chair, and senior leadership to drive strategic priorities, coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure high-quality Board and executive outputs.

The role requires strong communication, executive support skills, and the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable recommendations within a fast-paced governance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience within a top-tier consulting firm, followed by in-house experience within the public or private sector.
• Strong written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare executive and Board-level materials.
• Excellent structured thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working directly with senior executives, Board members, and leadership teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across a broad range of strategic and operational topics.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CEO, Chair and executive leadership on strategic priorities and executive initiatives
• Prepare, review and quality-control Board papers, presentations, briefing notes and executive communications
• Translate complex business challenges into clear, structured and actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional projects across both strategic and operational priorities
• Manage high-priority requests and special projects on behalf of executive leadership
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective execution across key initiatives
• Support governance processes and contribute to the continued development of the Executive Office function

Skills

Executive support

Board communications

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Job description

Head of Executive Office role in Abu Dhabi for a leading semi-government organisation. You will work closely with the CEO, Chair, and senior leadership to drive strategic priorities, coordinate cross-functional projects and ensure high-quality Board and executive outputs.

The role requires strong communication, executive support skills, and the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable recommendations within a fast-paced governance environment.