Managing Director

foregroundllc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

foregroundllc is seeking a Managing Director to lead overall business performance, client delivery, and strategic growth in the UAE. This role oversees consulting, operations and commercial functions while building a high‑performance culture and expanding key client relationships.

The ideal candidate brings senior leadership experience in professional services, with strong exposure to government or enterprise clients and proven commercial leadership. UAE market experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in professional or consulting services.
• Strong exposure to government or enterprise clients.
• Experience in the UAE market preferred.
• Commercial leadership and people management capability.
• Strategic vision and ability to translate strategy into actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business performance, client delivery, and strategic growth.
• Oversee consulting, operations, and commercial functions.
• Build a high-performance culture and expand key client relationships.
• Collaborate with partners and senior stakeholders; maintain board interaction and accountability for P&L.

Skills

Senior leadership

P&L management

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

UAE market experience

Government/enterprise client exposure

Job description

Our client is a professional services firm supporting government and enterprise clients across the UAE. The organisation is focused on growth, governance, and service excellence.

The Role

The Managing Director will lead overall business performance, client delivery, and strategic growth. This role will oversee consulting, operations, and commercial functions. A key focus will be building a high-performance culture and expanding key client relationships. The MD will work closely with partners and senior stakeholders. This role carries full P&L responsibility and board interaction.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience within professional or consulting services. Strong exposure to government or enterprise clients is essential. Experience in the UAE market is highly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate commercial leadership, people management capability, and strategic vision.