Group Head Strategy

Job Description : GROUP HEAD STRATEGY DUBAI The role will support the leadership team in shaping and structuring the group's overall strategic thinking and direction to drive its journey towards IPO and beyond. Develop a comprehensive strategic plan that aligns with the organization's vision, mission, and long-term goals and that positions the company for a successful IPO. Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and internal capabilities assessments to identify growth opportunities and threats, and be able to access market intel and internal data/info and frame it strategically for the group. Understand the economic factors affecting the agribusiness sector and incorporate this understanding into strategic planning. Collaborate with the finance department and transformation team to incorporate strategic planning into financial forecasting and budgeting. Ensure strategic goals are translated into actionable and quantitative plans and support in monitoring the execution of strategic initiatives. Participate in all organic and external growth opportunities, in collaboration with the M&A and the Transformation teams, to ensure the application of strict data-driven strategic thinking, and alignment with the company’s strategy. Collaborate closely with the M&A team to support in continuously shaping, adapting, and improving the strategy based on external growth opportunities. Stay abreast of global agribusiness trends, including crop forecasts, agricultural technology advancements, sustainability practices, and regulatory changes that could impact the company (i.e. including Agritech) Knowledge & Experience 15+ years of experience in a strategic manager role, with a background in consulting Experience in the Agriculture/ Food industry would be good advantage to have for this role. Strong strategic, financial and business acumen Excellent organisational and technical abilities Able and willing to step up and to progressively take on more of a leading role Not afraid to join an entrepreneurial team Independent and hands-on enough to be involved across the strategic spectrum (i.e. from data analysis, database building and slide making to framing and delivering insight, conclusions and recommendations to leadership

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