Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Confidential Company; Manama; On-site; BHD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Manama seeks a results-driven CEO to lead strategy, performance, and sustainable growth. You will translate strategy into annual plans, manage risk, and ensure governance with the Board.

Lead a professional team, drive operational excellence, and manage family-ownership governance. A bachelor’s in business, finance, economics, or engineering is required; MBA preferred with 15+ years' senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics/engineering or related field
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred
• Minimum 15 years of progressive senior-management experience
• Significant experience as CEO/MD or equivalent senior executive

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Company strategy and annual business plans
• Deliver revenue profitability cash-flow and ROI targets
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure KPI achievement
• Lead a professional management team with clear accountability
• Identify growth opportunities, new markets, partnerships, and investments
• Maintain strong governance with the Board and committees, and manage family-ownership considerations

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial acumen

Board liaison

Governance

Operational management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

Job Purpose

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall leadership management performance growth and sustainability of the Company The CEO shall develop and recommend the Company s strategy for Board approval and shallhave full responsibility for implementing the approved strategy annual business plan andbudget The CEO is accountable to the Board of Directors for the overall financial operational andorganizational performance of the Company and shall manage the business within the approvedDelegation of Authority policies and governance framework

Key Responsibilities

A Strategy DirectionDevelop the Company s short- medium- and long-term strategy for Board approval Translate the approved strategy into annual business plans budgets and measurableobjectives Identify growth opportunities new markets investments and business-developmentinitiatives Monitor market competitive and economic developments affecting the business Recommend strategic changes to the Board when required Ensure all business units are aligned with the overall Group strategy B Financial PerformanceDeliver the approved revenue profitability cash-flow and return targets Prepare the annual budget and financial forecasts for Board approval Monitor actual performance against budget and take timely corrective action Ensure strong financial discipline cost control and working-capital management Ensure major capital expenditures and investments are commercially justified Protect the financial strength and assets of the Company C Business Operational ManagementHave overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Company Ensure each business unit achieves its agreed financial and operational targets Establish clear accountability and KPIs for Business Unit Heads and senior management Improve operational efficiency productivity quality and customer service Ensure proper coordination between businesses and support functions Resolve major operational issues affecting Company performance D Leadership PeopleBuild and lead a competent professional and accountable management team Set clear objectives and performance expectations for senior executives Conduct regular management performance reviews Recruit develop and retain high-quality management talent Establish succession plans for critical management positions Promote a culture of accountability integrity teamwork and high performance E Business Development GrowthIdentify and evaluate new business opportunities Assess potential expansion into new markets products and services Evaluate strategic partnerships joint ventures and acquisitions Maintain strong relationships with key customers partners and other stakeholders Present major investment and expansion proposals to the Board for approval whererequired Ensure approved strategic projects are successfully implemented F Governance Board RelationshipAct as the principal executive link between the Board and management Provide the Board with accurate timely and transparent information Present financial results business performance strategic developments and significantrisks Implement Board-approved decisions and resolutions Operate within the approved Delegation of Authority Refer matters exceeding the CEO s authority to the appropriate Board authority Promptly escal ate material financial operational legal compliance or reputationalissues Relationship with Board CommitteesThe CEO shall cooperate with the Board Committees and provide the information andmanagement support necessary for them to carry out their oversight responsibilities Audit Risk Compliance Committee ARCC The CEO shall Ensure effective risk-management compliance and internal-control systems Ensure internal and external audit matters are properly addressed Ensure management responds appropriately to audit findings Escalate material risks and compliance matters Nomination Remuneration Governance Committee NRGC The CEO shall Support senior-management succession planning Provide recommendations regarding senior-management structure and talentrequirements Implement approved executive performance and remuneration policies Promote strong corporate-governance practices throughout the organization Business Support Development Committee BSDC The CEO shall Present business performance strategic initiatives and development opportunities Present major investments projects and expansion proposals Obtain guidance or approval where matters fall within the Committee s delegatedauthority Implement approved recommendations and decisions Board Committees provide oversight challenge advice and recommendations They donot manage the Company s day-to-day operations

Family Business Responsibilities

The CEO shall Protect the long-term interests reputation and values of the family-owned business Maintain professional management standards throughout the Company Balance long-term shareholder objectives with commercial and operationalrequirements Treat family and non-family executives fairly and professionally Maintain strict confidentiality concerning Company shareholder and family matters Identify and manage potential conflicts of interest appropriately Support long-term continuity and succession planning Maintain appropriate boundaries between ownership governance and executivemanagement Ensure individual shareholders directors or family members do not bypass theapproved management reporting structure

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Engineering or arelevant discipline.MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.Minimum 15 years of progressive senior-management experience.Significant experience as CEO, Managing Director, General Manager or equivalent seniorexecutive.Proven experience managing multiple businesses or diversified operations.Strong financial, commercial and operational background.Demonstrated ability to develop and execute business strategy.Experience working with Boards of Directors and Board Committees.Experience in a family-owned business environment is highly desirable.