Group Chief Executive Officer

Role SummaryThe Group Chief Executive Officer is accountable for converting the Owners' vision and the Board's mandate into sustainable enterprise value.The Group CEO shall lead the entire Legend Holding Group as one integrated institution, ensuring that every business operates with clear strategic direction, strong leadership, disciplined execution, effective governance and measurable accountability.The Group CEO is responsible for the Group's consolidated financial performance, portfolio strategy, capital allocation, organizational capability, leadership succession, risk management, reputation and long-term sustainability.About Legend HoldingLegend Holding Group is a diversified enterprise headquartered in Dubai, operating across the Middle East and African region. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the group manages a growing portfolio of companies in automotive, trading, energy, travel and tourism, and mobility services.Rooted in Loyalty, Excellence, and Progress, we lead innovation and technology to seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds.Our goal is to become a leader in intelligent, data-driven solutions because Together We Grow.Overall MandateThe Group CEO shall:Protect and enhance the Owners' interests, reputation, capital and long-term legacy.Lead the formulation and execution of the Group's three-to-five-year strategy.Deliver sustainable profitable growth, cash generation and return on invested capital.Manage the Group as an actively governed portfolio rather than as disconnected companies.Determine where the Group should invest, grow, transform, partner, consolidate, restructure or exit.Establish a high-performance operating model across all businesses and corporate functions.Build a strong, accountable and succession-ready leadership team.Institutionalize governance without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.Serve as the principal executive link between the Owners, Board, Group management and Business Units.Represent the Group credibly with governments, OEMs, financial institutions, strategic partners, investors, regulators and other major stakeholders.Protect the Group against financial, operational, legal, compliance, cyber, people and reputational risks.Ensure that the organization remains entrepreneurial, fast-moving and commercially aggressive while operating within disciplined controls.Principal AccountabilitiesShareholder Mandate and Enterprise DirectionUnderstand and translate the Owners' long-term vision, values, risk appetite and legacy objectives into an executable corporate mandate.Provide the Owners and Board with independent, fact-based and commercially sound advice.Constructively challenge proposals that may expose the Group to unacceptable financial, legal, operational or reputational risk.Group StrategyLead the development and annual refresh of the Group's three-to-five-year strategy.Define the strategic role of each Business Unit within the portfolio.Convert strategy into a limited number of measurable enterprise priorities.Portfolio Management and GrowthManage the Group as a portfolio of businesses competing for capital and leadership attention.Sponsor organic growth, new-market entry, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions and new-business creation.Develop strategic partnerships that strengthen the Group's capabilities, market access, technology, supply chain or brand position.Financial Stewardship and Capital AllocationLead the annual planning and budgeting process and recommend the annual budget and capital plan to the Board.Allocate capital based on strategy, risk-adjusted returns and enterprise priorities.Ensure rigorous control over inventory, receivables, payables, procurement, financing and cash conversion.Operating Model and Performance ManagementEstablish the Group operating model, including the relationship between corporate functions and Business Units.Ensure every Business Unit has an approved strategy, annual plan, budget, scorecard and accountable leader.Conduct structured weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reviews.Commercial Excellence and Customer ValueEnsure that the Group's growth is based on sustainable customer value and market competitiveness.Strengthen the Group's relationships with OEMs, suppliers, fleet customers, government entities, distributors and strategic accounts.Ensure that customer retention, service quality, product quality and complaint resolution are measured and actively managed.Leadership, Talent and SuccessionBuild an enterprise-level leadership team capable of operating without excessive dependence on the Owners.Recommend the appointment, remuneration, development and removal of Group C-suite executives.Conduct formal talent and succession reviews at least twice annually.Governance, Risk and ComplianceImplement the Group's approved governance framework and Delegation of Authority.Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations and internal policies.Escalate material control failures or legal breaches to the Owners or Board without delay.Digital, Data, Artificial Intelligence and CybersecuritySet the enterprise digital, technology, data and AI agenda.Sponsor automation and AI initiatives that improve customer experience, productivity, decision quality and control.Treat cybersecurity and identity protection as enterprise risks, not solely IT responsibilities.Transformation and Change LeadershipLead enterprise-wide transformation programs required to achieve the Group strategy.Ensure each transformation has a quantified baseline, target, owner, milestones and financial value.Intervene decisively when transformation initiatives are delayed, under-resourced or failing.External Stakeholders and Group ReputationAct as the principal executive representative and authorized spokesperson of the Group.Maintain trusted relationships with government entities, regulators, OEMs, strategic partners, lenders, investors and major customers.Protect the Group's reputation during disputes, crises and sensitive matters.Board and Owner EngagementProvide the Owners and Board with timely, accurate and decision-oriented information.Present strategy, budgets, investments, risks, succession matters and major transactions for approval.Maintain a “no surprises” relationship with the Owners and Board.Sustainability and Long-Term Institutional StrengthBalance short-term performance with long-term organizational and financial health.Strengthen the Group's institutional capabilities, processes, leadership bench and governance.Develop a credible succession plan for the Group CEO position.Required Professional ExperienceThe preferred candidate shall possess:A minimum of 20 years of progressive senior-management experience.At least 10 years in enterprise, regional or major Business Unit leadership positions.At least five years in a CEO, Group CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Regional President, Managing Director or equivalent full-P&L role.Demonstrated responsibility for a business or group of comparable scale, complexity and geographic scope.Substantial senior leadership experience in automotive, mobility or a closely related sector.Strong understanding of at least several automotive value-chain areas, such as vehicle trading and distribution, dealership operations, OEM relationships, fleet and mobility, after sales and service, spare parts, rental/leasing/subscription, automotive logistics, assembly or manufacturing, and new-energy or electric mobility.Experience leading multiple businesses, countries or legal entities.Demonstrated success in profitable growth, business transformation and performance improvement.Strong financial-management and capital-allocation experience.Experience managing working capital, inventory-intensive businesses and complex supply chains.Experience with partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions or new-business development.Experience working with a Board, family shareholders or controlling owners is strongly preferred.UAE or GCC leadership experience is strongly preferred.Demonstrated interaction with government, financial institutions, OEMs and major strategic partners.Experience building and developing senior leadership teams.Demonstrated integrity, stability and a record of responsible stewardship.Industry experience outside automotive is valuable but shall not substitute for meaningful automotive leadership experience.Education and Professional QualificationsBachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, economics or a relevant field is required.MBA, executive master's degree or equivalent advanced qualification is preferred.Relevant professional qualifications in finance, engineering, governance or management are advantageous.Executive education from a recognized global institution is advantageous.Fluency in English is required.Arabic, Chinese or other languages relevant to the Group's markets are advantageous.Academic pedigree shall not substitute for demonstrated leadership capability, judgment and results.Leadership StandardsThe Group CEO must:Demonstrate unquestionable integrity.Place Group interests above personal or functional interests.Tell the Owners and Board what they need to know, not only what they want to hear.Base decisions on facts, commercial judgment and appropriate analysis.Respect the approved governance structure and Delegation of Authority.Avoid shadow structures, favoritism and informal commitments.Delegate effectively without surrendering accountability.Avoid micromanaging businesses that have capable accountable leaders.Address problems early rather than allowing them to become crises.Accept personal accountability for Group performance.Remain accessible but not become the default decision-maker for routine matters.Maintain confidentiality and professional discretion.Demonstrate respect across nationalities, cultures and organizational levels.Show sufficient humility to listen and sufficient courage to decide.