Chief Executive Officer

Boden Group; England; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential executive search firm is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a new business unit in an emerging market. This role demands a visionary leader with exceptional leadership, international experience, and a strategic mindset. The successful candidate will establish high-growth operations and drive significant impact, with support for relocation and family sponsorship provided. Arabic language skills are a plus but not required.

Benefits

Relocation support

Family sponsorship

Qualifications

• Experience in high-growth business environments.
• Ability to inspire teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Capability to lead in a market undergoing significant transformation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive a high-growth business unit.
• Engage with government and institutional stakeholders.
• Deliver long-term strategic impact.

Skills

Proven leadership in large-scale, complex organisations

International experience and cultural adaptability

Ability to operate in emerging markets with agility and resilience

Strong client engagement skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Degree qualified (BA Hons or MSc)

Job description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Confidential Mandate | Senior Leadership | Emerging Market

This role will require relocation to the Middle East (KSA).

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

Boden Group are exclusively on a confidential search for a senior leadership appointment in a rapidly evolving international market.

This CEO role represents a rare opportunity to shape and lead a new operational frontier. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and driving a high-growth business unit in a market undergoing significant transformation. The mandate requires a visionary leader with the ability to inspire teams, engage with complex stakeholder environments, and deliver long-term strategic impact.

Key Attributes

• Proven leadership in large-scale, complex organisations
• International experience and cultural adaptability
• Ability to operate in emerging markets with agility and resilience
• Strong client engagement skills, particularly with government and institutional stakeholders
• Strategic mindset with the ability to build and scale new service lines
• Must be degree qualified (BA Hons or Msc)

This is a long-term opportunity with significant scope for impact. Relocation support and family sponsorship are available. Arabic language skills are advantageous but not essential.

If you are a senior leader ready for a transformative challenge, we welcome confidential conversations.