EMEA PDS Executive Director: Growth & Strategy

Kingsley; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsley seeks an Executive Director to lead Project & Development Services for EMEA from London or Paris, guiding 1,000+ professionals with £100m+ P&L responsibility. This is a high-impact, board-level leadership appointment.

You will set regional strategy, drive double-digit organic growth, lead dispersed teams, and strengthen relationships with occupiers, investors and developers. Innovation and excellence are central.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within a global real estate consultancy, PDS, construction management or development advisory business.
• Proven experience at Executive Director, Regional CEO, Managing Director or equivalent level with full P&L responsibility (>£100m).
• Experience leading 1,000+ professionals across multiple countries and geographies.
• Track record of developing and executing growth strategies and winning significant new business.
• Established relationships with major corporate occupiers, investors, developers and senior stakeholders.
• Board-level gravitas with ability to influence C-suite executives, country leaders and global stakeholders.
• International leadership experience across EMEA, including key European markets.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing the regional PDS strategy and targeting double-digit annual organic growth.
• Leading and developing large, geographically dispersed teams across multiple countries.
• Driving business development and strengthening relationships with major occupiers, investors, developers and corporate clients.
• Managing regional P&L, capital allocation, investment and operational performance.
• Identifying opportunities for market expansion, acquisitions and service diversification.
• Working with country leaders and global stakeholders to deliver regional and international objectives.
• Championing innovation, digital transformation and operational excellence.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Cross-country leadership

Strategic growth

Stakeholder management

Board-level gravitas

International experience

Job description

Kingsley seeks an Executive Director to lead Project & Development Services for EMEA from London or Paris, guiding 1,000+ professionals with £100m+ P&L responsibility. This is a high-impact, board-level leadership appointment.

You will set regional strategy, drive double-digit organic growth, lead dispersed teams, and strengthen relationships with occupiers, investors and developers. Innovation and excellence are central.