Exrcutive Director- Corporate Governance (UAE National)

Position

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide corporate governance frameworks aligned with international best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic governance and legal advice to the Board and Executive Leadership.
• Oversee Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management, ESG, Information Security Governance, and Health and Safety governance.
• Develop governance policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Drive compliance programs, regulatory governance, and ethical business practices.
• Lead ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement, and ESG risk management.
• Oversee enterprise risk management and provide guidance on emerging risks and mitigation strategies.
• Strengthen information security governance in alignment with ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Oversee complex legal matters, contracts, corporate structuring, and legal risk mitigation.
• Lead governance reporting, Board documentation, regulatory submissions, and Board Committee support.
• Manage departmental budgets and lead multidisciplinary governance teams and succession planning.
• Build relationships with regulators, government authorities, Board members, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Policy, Corporate Governance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CGEIT, CCEP, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, Licensed Legal Practitioner, or equivalent are highly preferred.
• 12–15 years of progressive leadership experience in corporate governance, legal, compliance, risk management, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience advising Boards of Directors and Executive Leadership.
• Experience in large corporations, government entities, or government-related organizations is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks, corporate governance standards, and international compliance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of ESG frameworks, enterprise risk management, legal governance, and information security governance.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, and global ESG reporting frameworks is preferred.
• Strong strategic planning, stakeholder management, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead organizational transformation, governance initiatives, and cross-functional teams.

Availability

• Immediate availability or a maximum 60-day notice period is preferred.