Strategic & Government Communications MD — Regional Growth Leader

MCG Talent; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MCG Talent in the UAE seeks a Managing Director to lead and grow its Strategic and Government Communications offering across the region. The role requires a commercially driven, hands-on leader who can advise CEOs, ministers and senior policymakers on complex narratives and high-stakes situations.

The MD will shape client strategies, drive growth, and build cross-market teams while staying ahead of regional geopolitical dynamics and translating them into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with extensive experience in strategic communications or government advisory.
• Proven ability to operate across the Middle East or comparable markets.
• Strong commercial acumen with hunter mindset and growth focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand strategic and government communications mandates across the region.
• Advise C-suite executives, ministers, and senior government stakeholders.
• Provide counsel on reputation management, public affairs, policy communications, and crises.
• Drive new business development and revenue growth across markets.
• Build, mentor and lead high-performing regional teams.
• Develop integrated communication strategies aligned with political, regulatory and economic landscapes.

Job description

MCG Talent in the UAE seeks a Managing Director to lead and grow its Strategic and Government Communications offering across the region. The role requires a commercially driven, hands-on leader who can advise CEOs, ministers and senior policymakers on complex narratives and high-stakes situations.

The MD will shape client strategies, drive growth, and build cross-market teams while staying ahead of regional geopolitical dynamics and translating them into actionable plans.