Chief Executive Officer

foregroundllc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

foregroundllc is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to own P&L and set the strategic direction for a leading Saudi retail and consumer goods group. The role will drive transformation into a structured, performance-driven, and scalable enterprise, partnering with shareholders and the board to define growth priorities, portfolio strategy, and capital allocation.

A key focus is strengthening leadership depth, improving operational discipline, and driving commercial excellence across all business

Qualifications

• Extensive CEO or Managing Director experience within retail, consumer goods, or multi-brand environments.
• Strong track record scaling businesses and leading complex organisations.
• Proven experience operating in Saudi Arabia or similar GCC markets is highly preferred.
• Arabic language is beneficial but not mandatory; leadership maturity and cultural awareness are critical.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L and overall responsibility for the group's strategic direction, operational performance and long-term growth.
• Lead transformation to a more structured, performance-driven, scalable enterprise.
• Define growth priorities, portfolio strategy, and capital allocation with shareholders and the board.
• Strengthen leadership depth, improve operational discipline, and drive commercial excellence across all business units.
• Represent the group externally with partners, regulators, and key stakeholders.

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a well-established retail and consumer goods group with a strong footprint across Saudi Arabia, managing a diversified portfolio of brands across multiple categories. The business is entering a new phase of scale, governance maturity, and regional expansion aligned with Vision 2030 ambitions.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer will carry full P&L ownership and overall responsibility for the groups strategic direction, operational performance, and long-term growth. This role will lead the transformation of the organisation into a more structured, performance-driven, and scalable enterprise. The CEO will work closely with shareholders and the board to define growth priorities, portfolio strategy, and capital allocation. A key focus will be strengthening leadership depth, improving operational discipline, and driving commercial excellence across all business units. The role will also represent the group externally with partners, regulators, and key stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have extensive CEO or Managing Director experience within retail, consumer goods, or multi-brand environments. A strong background in scaling businesses, leading complex organisations, and managing diverse leadership teams is essential. Proven experience operating in Saudi Arabia or similar GCC markets is highly preferred. The candidate must demonstrate strong commercial acumen, governance awareness, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with family offices or boards will be an advantage. Arabic is beneficial but not mandatory; leadership maturity and cultural awareness are critical.