Group CEO

Aroma City Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conglomerate in Saudi Arabia is seeking a transformative Group CEO to drive growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in top-executive roles, preferably in the Manufacturing or FMCG sectors. Responsibilities include defining strategic roadmaps, overseeing financial stewardship, and fostering a high-performing corporate culture. Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio and contribute to Vision 2030.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of total experience in top-executive roles.
• Fluent in Arabic and English required.
• Experience in Manufacturing or FMCG sectors.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a strategic roadmap for turnaround.
• Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization.
• Oversee real estate asset portfolio management.
• Assume full P&L responsibility and improve cash flow.
• Build and mentor a high-performing executive team.
• Serve as liaison with Chairman and Board of Directors.
• Establish corporate governance frameworks and reporting.

Skills

Strategic planning

Operational efficiency

Financial stewardship

Stakeholder relations

Change management

Education

MBA or relevant Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Information

• Posting Date: 03/01/2026
• Reference: KSA-408
• Position: Group CEO
• Location: KSA
• City: Jeddah
• Sector: Conglomerate
• Years of Experience: 25+ years
• Qualification: MBA, or equivalent
• Salary: Market range for large scale groups

Overview

Our client is a leading large company in the fields of Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Diversified Investments. With a robust portfolio and a strategic vision for expansion within the Kingdom, the Group seeks a transformative leader to steer the organization through its next phase of growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Turnaround & Vision: Define and execute a comprehensive strategic roadmap to turnaround underperforming verticals, ensuring alignment with the Board’s vision and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
• Operational Excellence (Manufacturing/FMCG): Drive operational efficiency and cost optimization across manufacturing units, implementing best practices (Lean/Six Sigma) to maximize output and profitability.
• Portfolio Growth & Real Estate Management: Oversee the real estate asset portfolio, identifying high‑yield investment opportunities and managing complex development projects from concept to monetization.
• Financial Stewardship: Assume full P&L responsibility, optimizing capital allocation, improving cash flow management, and ensuring robust financial governance across all group entities.
• Organizational Leadership & Culture: Build and mentor a high‑performing executive team, fostering a corporate culture of accountability, innovation, and performance‑driven results.
• Stakeholder & Government Relations: Serve as the primary liaison with the Chairman and Board of Directors, while cultivating strong strategic relationships with government bodies, regulators, and key external partners in KSA.
• Governance & Reporting: Establish rigorous corporate governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to ensure transparency, compliance, and informed decision‑making at the Board level.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 20+ years of total experience, with a proven track record as a CEO or in a similar top‑executive role.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Language: Fluent in Arabic and English (Business Level) is mandatory.
• Specific Skills: Demonstrated success in corporate turnarounds and change management; strong background in Manufacturing or FMCG sectors is highly preferred; strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex market dynamics; must have prior experience working in KSA or the wider GCC region.
• Source: Candidates may apply from inside or outside the Kingdom.