Chief Marketing Officer

Our client is seeking an experienced, strategic, and commercially minded Chief Marketing Officer to lead marketing strategy and drive measurable marketing performance across a premium healthcare and wellness business.The ideal candidate will bring strong international corporate experience, proven marketing leadership, and an excellent understanding of the UAE and GCC markets.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with business objectives.Lead and coordinate a team of six external marketing contractors, ensuring clear priorities, accountability, and performance.Identify, negotiate, and manage collaborations with bloggers, influencers, brands, and external partners.Evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of marketing campaigns, partnerships, and promotional activities.Analyse marketing data, campaign performance, conversion metrics, and customer behaviour to optimise results.Oversee social media strategy and digital marketing activities across relevant platforms.Address social media account restrictions and suspensions, coordinating with platform support and relevant specialists.Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and growth opportunities across the UAE and GCC.Ensure consistent brand positioning and effective marketing execution across all channels.RequirementsMinimum 10 years of marketing experience, including proven experience leading and managing marketing teams.Experience working for internationally recognised, well-established companies is essential.Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the UAE, with a strong understanding of the local market and preferably the wider GCC region.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret marketing data, measure campaign effectiveness, and evaluate ROI.Demonstrated experience managing external agencies, contractors, influencers, and strategic partnerships.Strong knowledge of digital marketing, social media platforms, and performance marketing.Ability to develop effective marketing strategies and translate them into measurable business results.Experience in healthcare, medical aesthetics, wellness, or a related industry is highly desirable.Fluent Russian is essential.Must be based in Dubai.