Country Director Infrastructure
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An infrastructure operator expanding into the UAE market.
Own delivery of a large-scale infrastructure programme. a live partnership timeline with key stakeholders.
It is a rare ground-floor seat running a country as an owner-operator, not managing someone else's contract.
The role Lead the expansion of an infrastructure business into a new regional market.
Negotiate directly with government and transport authorities as a delivery partner.
Secure land and commercial sites to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
Build the country organisation and own the P&L from the ground up.
Deliver the first phase of a major infrastructure programme.
Lay the groundwork for the company's broader growth plans.
What's on offer A ground-floor country-lead mandate for a new UAE market entry.
Direct reporting line into global leadership.
Ownership of a landmark infrastructure programme from inception.
A mandate that grows alongside the company's broader expansion plans.
Why apply through Guildhall Boutique executive search firm in Dubai, established 2010. 8x independent industry awards since 2020. 4.9-star Google rating from 250+ reviews.
Direct access to the retained consultant running this search.
Hiring a Country Director for infrastructure in Dubai A Country Director in this market typically owns delivery of a large infrastructure programme end to end, reporting into global or regional leadership rather than a local board.
The role sits above site and construction leadership and carries the government-facing relationship permits, approvals and land agreements as well as the country P&L.
Dubai continues to attract infrastructure operators building new networks in the region.
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About The Role
An infrastructure operator expanding into the UAE market.
Own delivery of a large-scale infrastructure programme. a live partnership timeline with key stakeholders.
It is a rare ground-floor seat running a country as an owner-operator, not managing someone else's contract.
The role Lead the expansion of an infrastructure business into a new regional market.
Negotiate directly with government and transport authorities as a delivery partner.
Secure land and commercial sites to support the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
Build the country organisation and own the P&L from the ground up.
Deliver the first phase of a major infrastructure programme.
Lay the groundwork for the company's broader growth plans.
What's on offer A ground-floor country-lead mandate for a new UAE market entry.
Direct reporting line into global leadership.
Ownership of a landmark infrastructure programme from inception.
A mandate that grows alongside the company's broader expansion plans.
Why apply through Guildhall Boutique executive search firm in Dubai, established 2010. 8x independent industry awards since 2020. 4.9-star Google rating from 250+ reviews.
Direct access to the retained consultant running this search.
Hiring a Country Director for infrastructure in Dubai A Country Director in this market typically owns delivery of a large infrastructure programme end to end, reporting into global or regional leadership rather than a local board.
The role sits above site and construction leadership and carries the government-facing relationship permits, approvals and land agreements as well as the country P&L.
Dubai continues to attract infrastructure operators building new networks in the region.
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