Managing Director Of Growth And Ventures

Managing Director, Growth & Ventures

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-time Seniority Level: Executive -Current CEO -X CEO (Arabic Speaker) Industry: Diversified Group / Investments Function: Growth, Ventures, Strategy & Business DevelopmentAbout the OpportunityAmeera Talent Solutions is conducting a confidential executive search for a Managing Director, Growth & Ventures on behalf of a leading diversified organisation in Saudi Arabia.This is a newly created senior leadership position focused on identifying, developing and executing new growth opportunities across a multi-sector portfolio.The successful candidate will work closely with Group Executive Leadership and the CEOs and Managing Directors of individual business units to originate strategic partnerships, develop joint ventures, launch new products and services, and create new routes to market.Initial priorities will be within Healthcare and Logistics, with broader exposure to sectors including Real Estate and Automotive Aftermarket.This is a hands-on growth mandate.

The role will initially operate as an individual contributor, with the opportunity to build additional capability as the function develops.Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute organic growth initiatives across the organisation's portfolio.
• Identify and originate new commercial opportunities, partnerships and joint ventures.
• Evaluate opportunities to introduce new products, services, capabilities and routes to market.
• Develop opportunities from initial concept through business case, internal approval and execution.
• Build senior-level relationships with potential strategic and commercial partners across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.
• Partner with business unit CEOs and Managing Directors to identify and progress growth opportunities aligned with their strategic priorities.
• Work closely with internal strategy, investment, finance and project teams to assess and progress new initiatives.
• Develop commercially robust business cases and investment proposals for senior leadership consideration.
• Coordinate with international product and business development teams where required.
• Present growth initiatives and recommendations to executive stakeholders and relevant governance committees.
• Establish an effective growth and ventures capability, with the potential to build a dedicated team as the mandate develops.Candidate ProfileWe are looking for a senior commercial leader with substantial experience developing and delivering growth initiatives within Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate:
• Strong experience in B2B growth, strategic business development, partnerships or venture development.
• A proven track record of originating and delivering joint ventures, strategic partnerships, new propositions or market expansion initiatives.
• Experience operating within Saudi Arabia and a strong understanding of the local commercial environment.
• Experience working across complex, diversified or multi-business organisations.
• The ability to influence CEOs, Managing Directors and senior stakeholders without relying on direct reporting authority.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to develop and assess business cases.
• The ability to independently originate opportunities and drive them through to execution.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.Experience within one or more of the following sectors would be particularly valuable: Healthcare, Logistics, Real Estate or Automotive / Automotive Aftermarket.Arabic language capability would be advantageous but is not essential.The MandateThis position is focused primarily on organic growth, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and new business creation.It is not primarily an M&A execution position and does not carry direct P&L responsibility at appointment.The successful candidate will be expected to combine strategic thinking with hands-on commercial execution and demonstrate measurable impact through the opportunities they originate and develop.CompensationA highly competitive executive package is available, expected to be in the region of SAR 1.2M to SAR 1.8M total annual compensation, depending on experience and the final fixed and variable structure.How to ApplyThis search is being managed confidentially by Ameera Talent Solutions.Candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements are invited to apply through LinkedIn with an up-to-date CV.Due to the senior and confidential nature of the appointment, shortlisted candidates will receive further information regarding the organisation and mandate during the selection process.For confidential enquiries:connect@ameeratalentsolutions.comAmeera Talent Solutions is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates based on experience, capability and alignment with the requirements of the role.