Chief Strategy Officer
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About the Role
A large Saudi-based diversified group seeks a Chief Strategy Officer to lead corporate strategy, long-range planning, and growth initiatives. The role works directly with the board and CEO, overseeing market intelligence, M&A, and portfolio optimization.
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Responsibilities
- Lead corporate strategy, long range planning, and growth initiatives across the group
- Work directly with the board and CEO to define strategic priorities
- Evaluate new markets and assess investment opportunities
- Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Oversee market intelligence, competitive analysis, and performance tracking
- Support M&A, partnerships, and portfolio reshaping initiatives
Requirements
- Senior strategy leadership experience within large groups, investment environments, or top tier consulting firms
- Strong exposure to portfolio strategy and growth planning
- Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets highly preferred
- Analytical rigour, commercial insight, and executive presence
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
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About the Client and Role
- Our client is a large Saudi based diversified group with interests spanning consumer, services, and industrial sectors.
- The organisation is entering a new phase of structured growth and long term portfolio optimisation.
- The Chief Strategy Officer will lead corporate strategy, long range planning, and growth initiatives across the group.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with the board and CEO to define strategic priorities.
- Evaluate new markets and assess investment opportunities.
- Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps with measurable outcomes.
- Oversee market intelligence, competitive analysis, and performance tracking.
- Support M&A, partnerships, and portfolio reshaping initiatives.
Candidate Profile
- Senior strategy leadership experience within large groups, investment environments, or top tier consulting firms.
- Strong exposure to portfolio strategy and growth planning.
- Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC markets is highly preferred.
- Analytical rigour, commercial insight, and executive presence.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are mandatory.
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