Strategy & Business Development Leader – MEA
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About the Role
Schneider Electric seeks a Strategy & Business Development Leader for the Middle East and Africa region. The role involves shaping the regional growth agenda, identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving cross-functional initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and execution of the MEA strategic plan aligned with global priorities and market reality
- Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities, industry trends, and potential threats
- Develop long range plans including revenue forecasting, market segmentation, and investment prioritization
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps for country and functional teams
- Identify, evaluate, and execute new business opportunities including partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and potential M&A
- Build business cases, financial models, and go to market strategies for new products, services, or market entries
- Lead commercial negotiations with key stakeholders, partners, and government entities
- Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership and global executives
- Facilitate alignment between regional commercial teams, finance, operations, and corporate strategy
- Prepare executive level presentations, board materials, and strategic reviews
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- 10–15+ years of experience in strategy, business development, management consulting, or corporate planning
- Proven experience in the Middle East & Africa markets
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent financial modelling and business case development capabilities
- Ability to influence, manage stakeholders and collaborate with C level executives
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- High level of cultural awareness and ability to operate across diverse markets
- Fluent in English; Arabic, French, or relevant local languages are a plus
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Position Overview
- The Strategy & Business Development Leader – MEA is responsible for shaping, driving, and executing the regional growth agenda across the Middle East and Africa.
Key Responsibilities
- Regional Strategy Development: Lead the creation and execution of the MEA strategic plan aligned with global priorities and market reality.
- Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities, industry trends, and potential threats.
- Develop long range plans including revenue forecasting, market segmentation, and investment prioritization.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps for country and functional teams.
- Business Development & Growth Initiatives: Identify, evaluate, and execute new business opportunities including partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and potential M&A.
- Build business cases, financial models, and go to market strategies for new products, services, or market entries.
- Lead commercial negotiations with key stakeholders, partners, and government entities.
- Executive Stakeholder Management: Act as a strategic advisor to regional leadership and global executives.
- Facilitate alignment between regional commercial teams, finance, operations, and corporate strategy.
- Prepare executive level presentations, board materials, and strategic reviews.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10–15+ years of experience in strategy, business development, management consulting, or corporate planning.
- Proven experience in the Middle East & Africa markets.
- Demonstrated track record in leading strategic projects and delivering measurable commercial results.
- Experience with market entry strategies, and large scale transformation programs.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent financial modelling and business case development capabilities.
- Ability to influence, manage stakeholders and collaborate with C level executives.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- High level of cultural awareness and ability to operate across diverse markets.
- Fluent in English; Arabic, French, or relevant local languages are a plus.
Rewards designed for you
- Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you.
- It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you.
- The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community.
About Schneider Electric
- Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world.
- We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
- Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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