CEO ( Global / Mining / Strategy ) Middle East

gatesourcehrus; Toronto; On-site; CAD 495,000 - 849,000; Full time

Job summary

[Client] is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership for a global mining company. The role oversees mining operations, project development, and long-term growth across multiple sites.

Reporting to the Board, the CEO will drive asset value, financial performance, governance, and stakeholder engagement while leading large, multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, international setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mining-related field.
• MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Proven senior leadership experience in mining or heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic vision and long-term objectives.
• Lead operational and financial performance across multiple mining projects.
• Build and mentor an executive leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Our client, a global mining company with an expanding international portfolio, is seeking an accomplished Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and oversee the company's mining operations, project development, and long-term growth initiatives. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for driving operational excellence, maximizing asset value, leading large multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring sustainable, safe, and profitable business performance across multiple mining projects. This role is based in the Middle East and offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic organization with significant international growth.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership

Define and execute the company's strategic vision and long-term business objectives. Lead all aspects of the organization's operational and financial performance. Build and mentor an experienced executive leadership team.

Operations & Project Oversight

Provide executive oversight of multiple mining operations and development projects. Ensure assets achieve production, safety, environmental, and financial targets. Oversee project execution from development through construction, commissioning, and operations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across mining, processing, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and support functions.

Business Growth & Strategy

Identify opportunities for expansion, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and new mining investments. Lead feasibility evaluations and capital allocation decisions. Optimize portfolio performance while managing operational and market risks.

Financial Leadership

Maintain full accountability for P&L performance. Develop and execute annual business plans, operating budgets, and capital investment strategies. Deliver sustainable shareholder value through disciplined financial management.

Governance & Stakeholder Management

Report directly to the Board of Directors on company performance, strategic initiatives, and key business risks. Build strong relationships with investors, government authorities, regulatory agencies, joint venture partners, and key industry stakeholders. Ensure full compliance with international governance, ESG, environmental, and health & safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• MBA or other advanced degree is considered a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience within the mining industry.
• Proven experience serving as CEO, President, Managing Director, Country Manager, COO, Executive Vice President, or in a comparable executive leadership role.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale mining operations and multiple projects across different jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of mine development, production, mineral processing, project execution, finance, and corporate governance.
• Experience leading multinational and multicultural organizations.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.