MD, Portfolio Strategy & Value Creation

Foreground; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Foreground is seeking a Managing Director to oversee portfolio performance across its investments and lead strategic initiatives. The MD will work with the investment committee on capital deployment, portfolio optimisation, and value creation plans, while managing relationships with portfolio company leadership and external partners.

The role also supports fundraising, investor relations, and exit strategies, demanding a balance between disciplined investment oversight and hands-on operational

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within investment management, private equity, or family office environments.
• Strong exposure to portfolio oversight and value creation.
• Experience operating in the UAE or GCC markets.
• Strong financial acumen and board-level communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio performance across investments and lead strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with the investment committee on capital deployment, portfolio optimisation, and value creation plans.
• Manage relationships with portfolio company leadership and external partners.
• Support fundraising, investor relations, and exit strategies.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Portfolio oversight

Commercial acumen

Board-level communication

Job description

Foreground is seeking a Managing Director to oversee portfolio performance across its investments and lead strategic initiatives. The MD will work with the investment committee on capital deployment, portfolio optimisation, and value creation plans, while managing relationships with portfolio company leadership and external partners.

The role also supports fundraising, investor relations, and exit strategies, demanding a balance between disciplined investment oversight and hands-on operational