Strategy & Business Development Leader MEA
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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.
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Responsibilities
- Lead creation and execution of MEA strategic plan aligned with global priorities
- Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities
- Develop long range plans including revenue forecasting and investment prioritization
- Identify, evaluate, and execute new business opportunities including partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, and M&A
- Build business cases, financial models, and go to market strategies
- Lead commercial negotiations with key stakeholders, partners, and government entities
- Act as strategic advisor to regional leadership and global executives
- Prepare executive level presentations, board materials, and strategic reviews
Requirements
- Strong leadership and commercial acumen
- Deep understanding of MEA market dynamics
- Experience in strategic planning and business development
- Ability to build business cases and financial models
- Experience in partnerships, alliances, joint ventures, or M&A
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
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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.
- This role leads strategic planning, identifies new business opportunities, builds strategic partnerships, and drives cross functional initiatives that expand the company's market presence and long term profitability.
Key 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.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Delivery of regional strategic plan and growth objectives.
- Successful onboarding of new partnerships, deals, or business opportunities.
- Revenue acceleration and market share expansion in MEA.
- Quality and accuracy of market insights and strategic recommendations.
- Execution success rate of strategic initiatives and projects.
- Leadership effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.
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