Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & GCC Industry: Consumer Durables Experience: 15+ Years fast-growing Consumer Durables organization to will lead the end-to-end setup and scale-up of the business across the GCC region. This is a greenfield leadership role with full ownership of P&L, operations, market entry, manufacturing setup, and commercial execution. Key Responsibilities Lead overall P&L ownership for the Middle East business Set up the entire regional business from scratch, including legal entities, governance, and operating structure Drive Sales, Marketing & Go-to-Market strategy across GCC markets Build and scale distribution networks, channel partnerships, and key accounts Lead manufacturing setup in the Middle East – plant location, vendor development, capacity planning, and operations Oversee Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics & Inventory Management Build and lead high-performing teams across Sales, Manufacturing, HR, Finance, and Operations Partner closely with promoters / board on strategy, growth roadmap, and execution Ensure compliance with local regulations, quality standards, and ESG practices Drive profitability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth Candidate Profile 15+ years of leadership experience in the Consumer Durables / Manufacturing sector Proven experience managing P&L, Sales, Marketing, Distribution, Supply Chain, HR & Finance Strong exposure to greenfield projects and manufacturing plant setup Prior experience in the Middle East / GCC region is highly preferred Strategic thinker with strong execution capability and hands-on leadership style Ability to build businesses in diverse, multi-cultural environments Why This Role? Opportunity to build and scale a large consumer business from ground up High-visibility role with complete ownership and decision-making authority Long-term leadership position with strong growth trajectory in the Middle East

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