GCC Logistics MD: Strategy, Growth & Operations Leader

gu-recruitment; Muscat; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

gu-recruitment seeks a Managing Director (GCC) to lead the company’s GCC region, owning P&L, setting strategic direction, and driving growth across markets in the GCC. The role requires governance, risk management, and executive-level stakeholder engagement with ports, authorities, and major clients.

The successful candidate will manage large, multicultural teams, oversee contracts and pricing strategies, and ensure compliant, high‑performing operations across multimodal logistics and project

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a large international logistics or transportation company.
• Strong track record in GCC logistics markets, including customs, ports and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to own full P&L, manage risk, and lead diverse, multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the GCC regional strategy aligned with board objectives.
• Lead revenue growth, major contracts, and key account development.
• Oversee operations, governance, risk, and compliance to ensure high standards.
• Represent the company at senior-governmental levels and with key stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L ownership

Contract negotiations

GCC logistics market

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

MBA

Engineering/Business background

Job description

gu-recruitment seeks a Managing Director (GCC) to lead the company’s GCC region, owning P&L, setting strategic direction, and driving growth across markets in the GCC. The role requires governance, risk management, and executive-level stakeholder engagement with ports, authorities, and major clients.

The successful candidate will manage large, multicultural teams, oversee contracts and pricing strategies, and ensure compliant, high‑performing operations across multimodal logistics and project