Chief Executive Officer

Sagest Capital Holding; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Kuwait City is seeking a seasoned CEO for managing a disruptive portfolio in Venture Capital and Real Estate. The role requires over 10 years of senior leadership experience in global real estate, expertise in cross-border transactions, and strong financial acumen. Candidates should have an advanced degree and deep knowledge of Kuwaiti regulatory standards. This position is crucial for driving innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving investment landscape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior executive experience in real estate portfolios.
• Expert knowledge of compliance and governance standards.
• Understanding of digital transformation and disruptive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Screening candidates and connecting with them.
• Overseeing strategic direction and management of real estate portfolios.

Skills

Global Real Estate Portfolio Leadership

Cross-Border Transaction Expertise

Strategic Growth & Asset Management

Financial & Investment Acumen

Regional Compliance & Governance

Disruptive Technology Vision

Education

Advanced degree (MBA or Master's)

Job description

We’re a team of passionate, visionary, future‑mindful partners who are building a big & disruptive portfolio of Venture Capital + Real Estate new companies with global goals & getting the MENA region closer to the future of economy & tech innovation.

Role Description (Investment company CEO role):

• Screening & connecting with candidates now (November 2025) but we’re hiring between Q1‑Q2 2026.
• Kuwait based candidates.

Key Experience and Core Competencies (10+ Years)

• Global Real Estate Portfolio Leadership: 10+ years of senior executive experience overseeing strategic direction, acquisition, and management of multi‑billion dollar international real estate portfolios spanning diverse geographies, including primary target markets like the US, UK, and GCC/MENA (UAE).
• Cross‑Border Transaction Expertise: Deep transactional knowledge, including the sourcing, structuring, and execution of complex, multi‑jurisdictional real estate acquisitions (direct and fund investments), syndications, and divestments, with a clear focus on revenue‑generating assets.
• Strategic Growth & Asset Management: Proven ability to implement sophisticated value‑add strategies across international assets (including refinancing, development, and active property management) to generate superior risk‑adjusted returns and capital appreciation for Limited Partners (LPs).
• Financial & Investment Acumen: Mastery of capital markets, investment banking principles, risk management, and the ability to raise and deploy substantial capital rounds (e.g., KWD 6 Million+) from sophisticated institutional and High‑Net‑Worth investors.
• Regional Compliance & Governance: Expert knowledge of the Kuwaiti regulatory environment (CMA) and adherence to international compliance and governance standards required for operating funds and subsidiaries in global markets.
• Disruptive Technology Vision: Forward‑thinking leadership with an understanding of digital transformation, FinTech, and Web3 technologies (e.g., tokenization and fractional ownership). The ability to integrate a disruptive technology roadmap into a traditional asset class is highly valued.
• Educational Background: Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) from a leading international university, ideally in Finance, Real Estate, or Business Administration, often complemented by professional certifications such as the CFA.