CHIEF GROWTH & STRATEGY OFFICER

Job Description
Our Client: A renowned name in the Middle East region and has global
aspirations is looking to hire a Chief Strategy Officer.
Your Role: A seasoned executive who can assist the CEO to set the strategic
glide path, growth strategy, assets allocation, drive the digital agenda and
build capability with the different subsidiaries of the conglomerate. Support
and help lead transformational initiatives within the existing portfolio and
new opportunities, which may include the formation/incubation of new
businesses, identification/implementation of new strategic partnerships, and
organizational design and governance. As the markets move to align with the
new normal. Organizations also seek "new blood" to inject into their holding
organizations to up their game for their numerous subsidiaries. Our client a
known and respected name in the Kingdom is looking for a Chief Growth and
Strategy Officer to lead on the formulation of the overall business strategy,
help the subsidiaries align to a unified vision. While also developing
efficiencies in their business units. You would look at new acquisitions,
drive transformation across the board, lead the development and implementation
of performance management to ensure adequate monitoring and reporting on
business performance, incubation of new businesses, plan and implement along
with your team the group-wide strategic initiatives.
What we need you to bring to the table is the specific experience in Saudi
Arabia, professional certification in Strategic Management / PMP will be
essential. Prior deep experience in consumer goods/pharmaceuticals/consumer
durables /retail would be a must-have. High preference for candidates who
carry a mix of management consulting and client side experience. Fluency in
English and Arabic is preferred.
Must-Have: We are looking for candidates who have ‎15+ years of experience from
a top management consulting organization or currently leading the strategy
department for a significantly sized organization. Fluency in English and
Arabic is a must-have. If you have covered diverse industries like consumer
goods, pharma, manufacturing etc it would be an added advantage. Demonstrated
experience presenting to C-Suite and Board level audiences. Visionary and
Strategic thinking skills - great at seeing patterns and connecting the dots.
More role details would be shared only with shortlisted candidates.
Managing Expectations: At Mindfield we are driven by mutually agreed KPIs and
service levels. Exceptional results can only be delivered when we understand
both our key stakeholders clients and candidates. Keeping this in mind we
would request that when applying for a role do take cognizance of the "must
haves" to avoid disappointment. Sometimes positions take time to close and
there could be delay in us responding to you but as a thumb rule if you do not
hear from us in ‎7-‎8 working days post applying for the role then the resume
has not been shortlisted and would be kept on the database for other roles.
Look forward to a long term relationship…Mindfield…making a difference