Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — ICG Academies

Develop Talent. Transform Capabilities. Lead Workforce Development.About ICG & ICG AcademiesWe Build High-Performance Organizations.At Innovation Consulting Group (ICG), we partner with leading organizations across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region to accelerate transformation through strategy, technology, artificial intelligence, enterprise advisory, workforce development, and capability-building programs.Our integrated business ecosystem connects international expertise, specialized training providers, enterprise relationships, and regional market opportunities to strengthen organizational performance and workforce capabilities.ICG Academies is an ICG-owned business specializing in Corporate Training, Professional Certifications, Executive Education, Workforce Development, Leadership Development, Digital Skills, and Enterprise Capability Transformation.We are seeking an entrepreneurial, commercially driven, and results-oriented Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead ICG Academies' business strategy, commercial growth, training portfolio development, strategic partnerships, operational performance, and regional expansion.Role OverviewThe CEO will assume end-to-end responsibility for business strategy, revenue generation, enterprise client relationships, training partnerships, operational leadership, and financial performance.The successful candidate will combine strong commercial leadership with a deep understanding of corporate learning, professional certifications, workforce development, and enterprise training requirements.This role requires an executive capable of securing major corporate and government training contracts, developing international education partnerships, strengthening training delivery capabilities, and driving sustainable business growth.What You Will DoStrategic Leadership & Business GrowthDefine and execute the company's business strategy, commercial objectives, and multi-year growth roadmap.Develop market positioning and go-to-market strategies for corporate learning, executive education, professional certifications, and workforce development.Identify opportunities across government, financial services, energy, telecom, technology, healthcare, and major enterprises.Develop strategic account plans, business priorities, and commercial growth initiatives.Align training solutions with Saudi Vision 2030, workforce localization, and national capability development priorities.Drive business expansion across Saudi Arabia and selected MENA markets.Revenue Growth & Commercial OwnershipAssume direct accountability for revenue targets, business development, sales pipeline, and commercial performance.Develop and execute annual and multi-year training revenue strategies.Identify, pursue, negotiate, and secure major corporate and government training contracts.Build relationships with HR, L&D, Talent Management, Organizational Development, and Procurement executives.Lead RFPs, RFIs, tender submissions, commercial proposals, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations.Secure training framework agreements, long-term enterprise learning contracts, and recurring training programs.Develop pricing structures, vendor agreements, commercial models, and program profitability frameworks.Establish CRM processes, account plans, pipeline forecasting, and revenue performance reporting.Oversee supplier and vendor registration processes for relevant enterprise and government procurement platforms.Training Portfolio & Learning Solutions DevelopmentLead the development and commercialization of corporate training and professional development programs.Build training offerings across leadership, management, digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, enterprise technology, finance, procurement, and professional certifications.Develop enterprise learning solutions aligned with workforce transformation and organizational capability priorities.Identify market demand for certifications, technical training, executive education, and sector-specific skills development.Develop customized corporate academies, competency development programs, and structured learning pathways.Promote blended learning models combining instructor-led training, virtual learning, and digital platforms.Ensure training programs are relevant, commercially viable, and aligned with client requirements.Strategic Partnerships & International Training ProvidersDevelop partnerships with international training providers, certification bodies, universities, and professional education institutions.Negotiate training distribution, certification, delivery, and strategic partnership agreements.Build relationships with recognized providers across technology, cybersecurity, leadership, management, finance, and professional qualifications.Develop a qualified network of trainers, subject matter experts, learning consultants, and delivery partners.Establish joint go-to-market initiatives, co-branded training programs, and enterprise learning partnerships.Collaborate with ICG's advisory, technology, AI, research, and enterprise transformation businesses to identify integrated capability development opportunities.Enterprise Workforce & Capability TransformationPosition ICG Academies as a strategic partner for enterprise learning and institutional capability development.Develop workforce upskilling, reskilling, leadership development, and professional competency programs.Engage enterprise executives to identify capability gaps, learning priorities, and workforce development requirements.Develop programs supporting Saudization, workforce localization, digital transformation, and organizational productivity.Establish long-term partnerships with enterprise HR and talent development functions.Support clients in developing internal learning academies, competency frameworks, and sustainable professional development programs.Operational Leadership & Training DeliveryLead training operations, program delivery, vendor management, and organizational performance.Establish effective processes for trainer sourcing, curriculum management, training scheduling, and participant registration.Ensure effective coordination of training delivery across physical, virtual, and client-site programs.Develop training quality assurance, assessment, certification, and client reporting standards.Monitor learner satisfaction, training effectiveness, and commercial performance.Ensure compliance with applicable licensing, accreditation, and training provider requirements.Develop scalable training management and operational performance systems.Team Development & Executive LeadershipRecruit, develop, and lead commercial, training operations, program management, and administrative teams.Establish organizational performance objectives and accountability frameworks.Develop a reliable network of external trainers, training consultants, and delivery partners.Promote collaboration between commercial, finance, operations, and training provider functions.Build a commercially focused, quality-driven organizational culture.Financial Performance & P&L OwnershipTake full accountability for revenue growth, operating budgets, profitability, cash flow, and P&L.Develop annual financial forecasts, training revenue targets, and commercial growth plans.Establish sustainable pricing models, program margins, and vendor commercial agreements.Monitor training delivery costs, instructor fees, program profitability, client retention, and collections.Optimize operating expenditure, resource allocation, and delivery economics.Report financial performance, commercial results, and strategic progress to ICG leadership.What You Bring12–15+ years of progressive experience in corporate training, executive education, professional certifications, workforce development, EdTech, or enterprise learning services.Significant executive leadership, commercial management, or business development experience.Proven success securing major corporate and government training contracts in Saudi Arabia.Demonstrated ability to develop and scale training, education, or professional development businesses.Strong relationships with CHROs, HR Directors, L&D executives, Procurement leaders, and government stakeholders.Experience developing international training partnerships and relationships with certification organizations.Strong understanding of enterprise learning, professional certifications, workforce development, and training delivery models.Proven capability to generate commercial pipelines, manage strategic accounts, and close high-value contracts.Knowledge of Saudi workforce development priorities, Saudization, and relevant training regulations.Strong financial planning, commercial negotiation, and P&L management experience.Experience leading training operations, delivery partnerships, and multidisciplinary teams.Excellent executive communication, strategic leadership, and stakeholder management skills.Arabic and English fluency required.Why Join ICG Academies?Executive leadership opportunity in enterprise learning and workforce development.Strategic autonomy with support from ICG's leadership and integrated business ecosystem.Access to regional enterprise relationships and international training expertise.Opportunity to support Saudi Vision 2030 workforce development and institutional capability-building initiatives.Exposure to major government and enterprise training programs.Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentives.Long-term executive leadership and regional business expansion opportunities.We are looking for a commercially accomplished CEO who combines strategic leadership, strong enterprise relationships, training industry expertise, and the ability to secure major contracts and drive sustainable business growth.