Managing Director

Foreground Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground Consultancy in the UAE is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead overall business performance, client delivery, and strategic growth. The MD will oversee consulting, operations, and commercial functions while building a high-performance culture and expanding key client relationships.

The role involves working with partners and senior stakeholders, carrying full P&L responsibility and board interaction to drive sustainable growth in government and enterprise sectors.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in professional or consulting services.
• Experience with government or enterprise clients in UAE.
• Commercial leadership and people management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business performance and client delivery.
• Oversee consulting, operations and commercial functions.
• Build a high-performance culture and expand key client relationships.
• Engage with partners and senior stakeholders; board interaction.

Skills

P&L

Operations

People Management

Consulting

Government

Business

Leadership

Management

Job description

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.

Required Skills:

P&L
Operations
People Management
Consulting
Government
Business
Leadership
Management