Founding Board Director | Global Family Office Development & Cross-Border Wealth Ecosystem | GCC Region

Partnership Opportunity | Equity-Based | Entrepreneurial LeadershipAbout the OpportunityDANA is seeking an established and well-connected global business leader to join as a Strategic Business Partner in developing and expanding a cross-border family office and wealth ecosystem, with a strategic focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and international markets.We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in building, establishing or managing family offices, facilitating cross-border wealth structures, developing investment relationships and connecting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), family businesses and institutional investors across international markets.This is an opportunity to build a business together from the ground up, leveraging complementary strengths, established relationships, international networks and strategic resources.The successful candidate will become a full business partner with an equity-based participation structure, sharing strategic responsibilities, business development leadership and long-term growth.1. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Global Family Office DevelopmentLead the development and expansion of a cross-border family office business platform.Identify and engage established family offices, private investment offices, family businesses and wealthy entrepreneurial families.Develop relationships with family office principals, family business owners, private wealth decision-makers and next-generation wealth leaders.Facilitate international family office establishment, structuring and expansion opportunities.Build strategic relationships with legal, tax, corporate services, wealth management and professional advisory firms.B. GCC High-Net-Worth Network DevelopmentLeverage an established network of HNWIs, UHNWIs, family offices, private investors and influential business owners across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.Develop direct access to family office principals, private investors, business families and decision-makers.Build strategic partnerships with GCC-based investment groups, private wealth networks, business associations and financial institutions.Identify potential investors, strategic partners and family office clients seeking international diversification and cross-border opportunities.Organise private business meetings, investor introductions, strategic networking and high-level relationship-building activities.C. Cross-Border Business & Investment OpportunitiesIdentify opportunities for family offices and wealthy families to establish an international presence and diversify their business interests.Develop cross-border business opportunities connecting GCC markets with Singapore and Asia-Pacific.Explore international company establishment, investment structures, business expansion and strategic asset diversification opportunities.Connect investors and family businesses with relevant professional service providers and strategic business opportunities.Develop a pipeline of qualified family office prospects, investors and strategic partnerships.D. Strategic Partnership & Business LeadershipParticipate in shaping the overall business strategy, commercial direction and international expansion roadmap.Lead high-level negotiations and partnership discussions.Develop strategic alliances with private banks, wealth advisory firms, investment professionals, legal firms and institutional partners.Build a sustainable international business ecosystem through relationships, referrals, strategic introductions and commercial partnerships.Take joint ownership of business development, revenue generation and long-term business growth.2. Ideal Partner ProfileWe are looking for an individual who brings established credibility, relationships and execution capabilities.Essential ExperienceProven experience in establishing, building, managing or expanding family offices.Strong understanding of cross-border wealth management, family business structures and international investment environments.Established relationships with HNWIs, UHNWIs, family office principals and private investors.Strong business network across GCC countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE.Experience in international business development, investment partnerships or private wealth ecosystems.Demonstrated ability to originate business opportunities and convert relationships into commercial partnerships.Preferred BackgroundFormer or current Family Office Principal, Managing Director, CEO, Investment Director or Strategic Business Development Director.Family office consultants, private wealth strategists or international investment professionals.Entrepreneurs with an established GCC business network and access to wealthy business families.Professionals with experience connecting Middle Eastern investors with Singapore and Asian markets.3. What We Are Looking ForBeyond professional qualifications, the ideal partner should demonstrate:Established Relationships: Genuine access to HNWIs, UHNWIs, family office principals and GCC business decision-makers.Entrepreneurial Mindset: Willingness to build a business from the ground up rather than simply participate in an employment position.Strategic Vision: Ability to identify international opportunities and develop a scalable cross-border business.Commercial Leadership: Confidence in leading high-level discussions, negotiations and strategic partnerships.Long-Term Commitment: Interest in building a sustainable business with shared ownership and mutual accountability.Execution Capability: Ability to turn relationships, introductions and opportunities into actual business development results.4. Partnership Structure – Equity-Based ParticipationThis is not a salaried employment position. It is a full strategic business partnership.We are looking for a partner who is prepared to participate in building and growing the business through shared ownership and entrepreneurial commitment.The proposed partnership structure includes:Equity-based participation in the business, subject to mutual agreement.No fixed monthly salary or guaranteed employment compensation.Shared strategic leadership and business development responsibilities.Joint participation in business planning, commercial development and international expansion.Equity allocation based on agreed contributions, responsibilities, commitment, business development performance and partnership arrangements.Shared long-term value creation and commercial success.The final equity structure, governance arrangements, capital contributions (if any), decision-making rights and profit distribution will be discussed and documented in a formal partnership agreement.5. Strategic Market FocusThe initial business development priorities include:GCC Region: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.International Gateway: Singapore as a strategic business and wealth ecosystem connection point.Asia-Pacific: Opportunities for international business expansion, investment relationships and cross-border family office development.Global Network: Connecting family offices, wealthy families, investors, entrepreneurs and professional advisory partners across international markets.6. Why Join This Partnership?This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional employment and become part of an entrepreneurial business-building journey.You will have the opportunity to:Build an international family office and cross-border business platform.Leverage your existing GCC network to develop new international commercial opportunities.Establish strategic relationships with wealthy families, private investors and global business leaders.Participate in the development of a Singapore-connected international business ecosystem.Share in the ownership and long-term value creation of the business.