Chief Executive Officer

We are conducting a confidential executive search on behalf of a leading industrial manufacturing organization in the UAE, operating within the broader Energy, Oil & Gas, and Heavy Industrial sectors, for an experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead a major industrial business division.Reporting to the Group CEO, the successful candidate will assume full P&L, strategic, and operational accountability, driving business growth, international expansion, operational excellence, technological innovation, and sustainability initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead overall business strategy, P&L performance, and operational management.Drive revenue growth, profitability, and international market expansion.Identify strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and new business opportunities.Oversee large-scale industrial manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency and cost competitiveness.Champion sustainability, decarbonization, and energy efficiency initiatives.Lead digital transformation, automation, and advanced manufacturing programs.Build and develop a high-performing executive leadership team.Ensure strong HSE standards, regulatory compliance, and operational governance.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Metallurgical, or related discipline); MBA advantageous.Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director, Divisional CEO, or equivalent executive within heavy industrial manufacturing or energy-intensive industries.Strong track record in P&L management, business growth, and operational transformation.Experience in international expansion, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures.Strong understanding of industrial technologies, automation, and sustainability initiatives.Proven ability to lead large-scale operations and multidisciplinary teams.Excellent strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and board-level stakeholder management skills.Previous GCC or international industrial leadership experience is advantageous.