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Co-Founder – Gulf Expansion (9H Capital | Doha · Kuwait City · Riyadh)
9H
Doha, QAT
Fulltime
Executive
3 weeks ago
Business DevelopmentLeadershipStrategic PlanningClient Relationship ManagementTeam BuildingVenture Building
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About the Role
9H is seeking a co-founder to lead Gulf expansion across Doha, Kuwait City, and Riyadh. You will own equity in the Gulf entity, build the team and pipeline, and drive commercial growth.
Key Skills for This Role
Business DevelopmentLeadershipStrategic PlanningClient Relationship ManagementTeam BuildingVenture Building
Responsibilities
- Open and run the Gulf operation across the three markets
- Own commercial activities: business development, proposals, client relationships, and closing
- Hire and lead the local team as the operation scales
- Participate in strategic decisions for the Gulf entity
Requirements
- Meaningful experience building in the Gulf, ideally across at least two of the three markets (Doha, Kuwait City, Riyadh)
- Experience leading or working inside a creative, tech, digital, or consulting business in the region
- Strong network and ability to open doors without cold outreach
- Entrepreneurial mindset with desire for equity and ownership
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The opportunity
- 9H is a Malta headquartered venture builder operating at the intersection of creative, technology, and AI.
- We're looking for a partner to own equity in the Gulf entity and shape entry into Doha, Kuwait City, and Riyadh.
What you'll actually be doing
- Opening and running the Gulf operation across the three markets with a clear priority order.
- Owning commercial from day one: BD, proposals, client relationships, and close.
- Hiring and leading the local team as you scale.
- Sitting at the founding table of the Gulf entity — participating in strategic decisions.
Who we're looking for
- Meaningful time building in the Gulf — ideally across at least two of the three markets.
- Understanding of how decisions get made and how to open doors without a cold email.
- Experience inside or leading a creative, tech, digital, or consulting business in the region.
- Not looking for a corporate title and a salary ceiling — want skin in the game.
The structure
- Equity stake in the Gulf entity (terms discussed directly).
- Base component structured to reflect that this is a founding role, not a hire.
- Full operational authority in market.
- Backed by 9H Capital's infrastructure, client pipeline, and existing Gulf relationships.
Why now
- Active client work in the region and a defined service offer that resonates.
- Missing someone who wakes up in Riyadh or Doha, owns the room, and builds.
To apply
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