Chief Strategy Officer

Job Description : CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER UAE A MNC Group is in a dynamic mode of growth and progression. The company has a vision of achieving newer heights in terms of category and geographical expansion, innovation and strength in the Retail space. To support this vision, a successful Head of Strategy can become a game changer for the MNC. It will be desirable that the incumbent has a demonstrated proven and high impact track record in strategy design, planning, execution and business development. Key Responsibilities: · Work closely with the board members and senior stakeholders of the company, to identify and define the company strategy and initiatives · Ensure delivery of the special projects for the Chairwoman, typically driven by the Corporate Strategy team with various business units, territories and corporate functions · Focus on evolving business needs and future trends, to create a shared alignment and purpose for change · Drive decision making process by presenting relevant internal data points and external market intelligence to substantiate any proposals or recommendations · Sense the adoption of the strategy, as well as agility to learn about any gaps, and take quick actions to amend or change the strategy, if necessary · Establish success measures to track and improve the performance and initiatives of the implemented strategies Skills & Experience required: · The CSO must be a doer, with a strong desire to act, as well as advise · Must be a strong analytical problem solver · Must be hungry and driven · Must be able to attract good talent and build a strong team · Must come from a consulting background, preferably from a top tier consulting firm, possibly also from a niche retail consulting firm · Exposure to retail industry is a must (either as a consultant or in industry) · Ideal level would be early Partner / senior Associate Principal; should be mature and ready enough to step into a CEO role after ~2-3 years as CSO · Which of the following experiences would be most relevant for what is needed from the CSO over the next 2-3 years? o Buying & planning experience? o Omni channel focus? o Large scale transformation / implementation? o New growth / business development? o Other? MBA From Top Business School In India or Abroad Min Experience 15 to 20 Years Young & Dynamic

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