Chief Executive Officer

About the role

We are seeking a bold, entrepreneurial Chief Executive Officer to lead our company from Dubai and shape the next chapter of growth. The CEO will drive vision, strategy, and value creation for retail and food‑service customers across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute an ambitious vision and strategy for the business.
• Own full P&L responsibility, delivering sustainable revenue, margin and cash‑flow growth.
• Identify and pursue new business models, markets, channels, partnerships, and M&A opportunities.
• Strengthen relationships with retail chains, distributors and HORECA customers.
• Lead commercial excellence across sales, pricing, category and route‑to‑market strategy.
• Oversee operational and supply‑chain performance to ensure service, quality and efficiency at scale.
• Build, mentor and hold accountable a high‑performing executive team.
• Ensure governance, risk management and compliance, and report transparently to the board.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• At least 4 years in a CEO, General Manager or equivalent top‑executive role.
• Proven experience in retail and/or food‑service sectors (FMCG, distribution, food supply).
• Demonstrated P&L track record of growing revenue, profitability and enterprise value.
• Strong commercial, financial and operational acumen.
• Fluent English with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.

Required skills