Chief Strategy Officer

Job Description : CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER QATAR Well-established organisation in Doha, Qatar with a wide array of businesses within its portfolio, looking to explore new ventures and expand on its existing businesses. Job Description · Lead the development of the strategic plan while adhering to direction set by the Board of Directors · Formalise and lead business strategies, focusing on long term trends and outlook, and competitive intelligence · Oversee new corporate ventures and investments: · Identify, source, and evaluate new investment opportunities · Lead strategic due diligence and support investment team in negotiation and investment execution · Act as an incubator for new ventures, supporting them with various resources (e.g. management training, office space, etc.) until they reach enough maturity · Act as a key advisor on critical changes in the competitive landscape, global marketplace and external business environment · Ensure that strategic actions are completed at various corporate functions to achieve desired results and ensure that appropriate metrics are in place to measure performance and progress towards strategic goals · Engage external business and industry experts to learn and influence business strategies, constantly remaining alert and forward-thinking about opportunities and risks in the different relevant sectors (e.g. Real Estate, Hospitality) The Successful Applicant · Minimum 10 years of business experience in top strategic, managerial positions, preferably with exposure to one or more of these industries: Real Estate, Hospitality, Services, Trading and Distribution · Must speak Arabic at professional level · Proven experience as Head/Director of Strategy or Chief Strategy Officer · Proven track record of successfully building a business portfolio of a conglomerate organisation · Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision · Outstanding understanding of corporate ventures and investments topics · Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles · Familiarity with diverse business functions such as finance, legal, marketing, etc. · Entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organisational and leadership skills · MSc/MA in business administration or relevant field · Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills What's on Offer · Tax-free salary of $160,000 - 180,000 USD per annum · Accommodation, schooling for up to 2 children and annual return flight home · Opportunity to lead growth efforts on behalf of a high value organisation · Autonomous role with opportunity to provide a respected strategic advisory service

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