Managing Director – Award-Winning Creative Agency in the UAE

Hanson Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Dubai is looking for a Managing Director to drive growth and influence strategic direction across the GCC. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in creative or brand communications and a strong commercial mindset. This is an opportunity to lead a pivotal phase in the agency's development and mentor multidisciplinary teams. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out promptly.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in creative, marketing, or brand communications.
• Proven success in driving growth and profitability.
• Understanding of GCC markets; Arabic skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth across the GCC region.
• Drive commercial performance and new business initiatives.
• Inspire and lead diverse teams in a creative environment.

Skills

Leadership in creative agencies

Commercial and financial acumen

Team management

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Job description

We are recruiting for an award-winning creative agency based in Dubai, is seeking a Managing Director to lead its next phase of growth and expansion across the GCC. Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, you will shape and execute a strategy that strengthens the agency’s position as a leading force in the GCC’s creative and brand communications landscape.

Managing Director, GCC: Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic growth and regional development across the GCC.
• Drive commercial performance through new business initiatives, partnerships, and long-term client relationships.
• Oversee operations, finance, marketing, and client delivery, ensuring excellence and profitability across all functions in Dubai.
• Inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams spanning creative, production, and client service disciplines.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability that empowers teams to deliver exceptional results.

Qualifications & Ideal Candidate Profile

• Senior leadership experience within creative, marketing, brand communications, or events agencies.
• Proven success in driving growth, profitability, and regional expansion.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to balance creativity and business performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams and managing complex, high-impact projects.
• Deep understanding of the GCC markets; Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinker, and confident communicator.

Managing Director Career Opportunity – Lead Growth and Innovation Across the GCC

This is a rare opportunity to lead a growing, forward-thinking agency and play a pivotal role in shaping its next chapter. The successful candidate will work directly with the CEO and have significant influence over the company’s creative and commercial direction.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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