Head of Strategy

Black & Grey HR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a diversified holding group to find a Head of Strategy. In this group-level leadership role, you will work closely with the CEO and Board, driving growth and transformation across the organization's portfolio. Ideal candidates will have an MBA, over 15 years of leadership experience, and a strong track record in strategy, M&A, and business expansion. This role offers competitive compensation and a unique opportunity to influence organizational direction.

Benefits

Best-in-the-market compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in leadership roles within large or diversified organizations.
• Prior exposure to multi-sector or holding company environments is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record in M&A, investments, and business expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead group strategy, enterprise planning, and performance management across businesses.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, M&A, investments, and new ventures.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board; lead board-level strategy and investment discussions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical rigor

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Influencing senior stakeholders

Education

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Description

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a diversified holding group to appoint a Head of Strategy. This is a group-level leadership role, working closely with the CEO and Board, responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s overall strategic agenda, driving growth, transformation, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead group strategy, enterprise planning, and performance management across businesses.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, M&A, investments, and new ventures.
• Drive commercial due diligence, feasibility studies, and transaction execution.
• Partner with business leaders to optimize portfolio performance, synergies, and returns.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board; lead board-level strategy and investment discussions.
• Champion transformation initiatives and a data‑driven, performance‑focused culture.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a reputed institution.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in leadership roles within large or diversified organizations.
• Prior exposure to multi‑sector or holding company environments is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record in M&A, investments, and business expansion.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and commercial acumen.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and boards.
• Comfortable operating across industries, cultures, and levels of seniority.
• Sound judgment, high ownership mindset, and the ability to drive strategy through execution.

Benefits

• Best-in-the-market compensation and benefits, aligned with the seniority and impact of the role.

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the center of decision‑making within a diversified group, influence board‑level outcomes, and play a defining role in shaping the organization’s next phase of growth and transformation.