Managing Director

CS & Clarks; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

CS & Clarks in Dubai seeks a Managing Director to lead the group's strategic direction, financial performance, and multi-unit operations. The role requires an executive with proven governance and growth capability to guide the company through its next phase.

You will partner with ownership and stakeholders, oversee risk, drive operational efficiency, and ensure continuity during the leadership transition, with a focus on durable value creation across diverse businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics/engineering or related discipline
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification advantageous
• Extensive progressive leadership experience at executive/group level
• Experience overseeing large-scale financial, operational and commercial responsibilities
• Experience in diversified groups/family-owned conglomerates an advantage

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the group's strategic vision, objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Lead development and implementation of strategies across group companies and units.
• Identify opportunities for market expansion, partnerships and revenue growth.
• Translate ownership objectives into measurable plans and performance targets.
• Oversee financial and commercial performance of a portfolio exceeding 2 billion.
• Provide executive oversight across group businesses ensuring alignment with strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Governance and risk oversight

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics/Engineering

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Management Full Time Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The appointment follows the planned retirement of the incumbent Managing Director at the end of December 2026. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a proven executive capable of assuming overall responsibility for the group's strategic direction, financial performance, operational effectiveness and long-term growth.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Group's ownership and key stakeholders to safeguard business continuity, identify new growth opportunities, strengthen governance and maximise the performance of the group's businesses.

This position requires an executive with substantial experience managing complex business operations, significant financial responsibilities and multiple business units, together with the commercial judgement and leadership maturity to guide the group through its next phase of development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Group Strategy and Business Leadership

Define and execute the group's strategic vision, business objectives and long-term growth plans.

Lead the development and implementation of business strategies across the group's companies and business units.

Identify opportunities for market expansion, diversification, strategic partnerships and revenue growth.

Translate the group's ownership objectives into measurable business plans and performance targets.

2. Financial and Commercial Performance

Oversee the financial and commercial performance of a portfolio exceeding 2 billion.

Maintain strong oversight of profitability, cash flow, capital allocation, budgets and financial planning.

Drive sustainable revenue growth, operational efficiency and return on investment.

Evaluate major investments, commercial opportunities and business risks in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

3. Multi-Company Operations

Provide executive oversight across the group's businesses, ensuring alignment with overall corporate strategy.

Establish clear accountability, performance indicators and reporting structures for senior management.

Identify operational improvements, synergies and opportunities to optimise resources across the group.

Ensure that business units operate effectively while maintaining appropriate autonomy and accountability.

4. Leadership and Organisational Development

Lead, mentor and develop senior executives and management teams across the group.

Build a performance-driven culture focused on accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Strengthen organisational structures, succession planning and leadership capabilities.

Make critical executive decisions and provide direction during periods of change or business transformation.

5. Governance, Risk and Stakeholder Management

Maintain effective corporate governance, internal controls and risk management practices.

Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with shareholders, board members, financial institutions, strategic partners and other key stakeholders.

Provide clear, timely reporting on business performance, strategic progress and material risks.

6. Leadership Transition and Business Continuity

Work with the incumbent Managing Director and relevant stakeholders to ensure a structured transition ahead of the retirement at the end of December 2026.

Develop a thorough understanding of the group's businesses, financial commitments, strategic priorities and operating model.

Preserve institutional knowledge, maintain stakeholder confidence and ensure continuity of leadership.

Establish priorities for the incoming leadership period and develop a forward-looking strategic roadmap.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.

An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.

Extensive progressive leadership experience, including significant responsibility at executive or group management level.

Demonstrable experience overseeing large-scale financial, operational and commercial responsibilities.

Experience in diversified groups, family-owned conglomerates or multi-business organisations would be an advantage.

Skills

A smooth and effective transition of executive leadership.

Strong financial performance and sustainable growth across the group's businesses.

Improved operational efficiency and accountability.

Effective strategic execution and disciplined capital allocation.

Strong governance, risk oversight and stakeholder confidence.

A clear strategic direction for the group's next phase of development.

TBD

Notes

The position will close on December 15th.

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