Senior Vice President, Brand Communications & Marketing

Hanson Search; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Vice President of Brand Communications & Marketing to lead a diverse portfolio. This high-profile role involves shaping marketing communications and sponsorship strategies on both a local and global scale. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in brand marketing and communications, demonstrating strong leadership in managing complex, multi-stakeholder environments. This is a unique opportunity to drive brand innovation and enhance engagement through creative content and strategic partnerships. If you have the vision and expertise to influence a globally recognized brand, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading brand and marketing functions in large organizations.
• Strong storytelling and communication skills essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global and local brand identity across multiple companies.
• Develop and implement a multi-brand marketing strategy ensuring alignment.
• Lead sponsorships with major international sporting events.

Skills

Brand Communications

Marketing Strategy

Sponsorship Management

Creative Content Production

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

B2C Marketing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Communications

MBA or equivalent

Job description

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Senior Vice President, Brand Communications & Marketing to take the helm of a multi-company, multi-brand portfolio, shaping its marketing communications and sponsorship strategy on a UAE and global scale. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring a seasoned in-house expert with experience managing brand, marketing, sponsorship, and creative content production across large, complex organisations within a communications function. Must have experience from the UAE as well as globally for a multinational. Must be a communications-focused marketing person - so a blend of brand communications and marketing. The successful candidate will work across multiple entities, ensuring brand alignment, strategic coherence, and stakeholder engagement at both local and international levels. The role reports into the Global Chief Communications Officer.

Key Responsibilities for the Brand Communications and Marketing hire:

• Serve as the brand custodian across multiple companies, overseeing global and local brand identity.
• Develop and implement a multi-brand marketing strategy, ensuring consistency and alignment across business units.
• Lead high-profile sponsorships with major international sporting events.
• Manage a large, multidisciplinary team, overseeing in-house creative production and external agency partnerships.
• Drive brand innovation through social, digital, and content marketing to enhance brand positioning and engagement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across multiple companies to align marketing, brand, and business strategies.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships, ensuring optimal commercial and brand impact.

Ideal Candidate Profile for the SVP level hire:

• Proven in-house experience leading brand and marketing functions within large, complex organisations.
• Excellent communications background, a storyteller.
• Expertise in brand marketing, sponsorships, and creative content production across multiple businesses.
• Strong leadership credentials, with a track record of managing multi-company, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience in B2C tech, FMCG, or a comparable industry, blending creativity with corporate rigor.
• Ability to work collaboratively during a transition period, ensuring a smooth knowledge transfer and operational continuity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with local and global stakeholders, particularly within the Middle East.
• Comfortable working in a highly dynamic, fast-paced business environment.

This role is a chance to shape the marketing strategy of a globally influential brand. If you have the vision, expertise, and leadership to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.