Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - UAE

About the role

A recruiter is partnering exclusively with a large, established group in the UAE to appoint a Chief Marketing Officer for a highly confidential senior leadership position. The role offers substantial autonomy, strategic influence and full ownership of the marketing function, leading brand leadership, communications, digital innovation and performance marketing to drive commercial growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with the organisation's commercial objectives.
• Lead brand positioning, corporate communications, digital marketing and performance marketing.
• Drive customer acquisition, engagement and retention through data-driven initiatives.
• Oversee large-scale marketing campaigns with measurable commercial impact and ROI.
• Lead digital growth strategies, optimising acquisition channels, conversion rates and marketing effectiveness.
• Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and strategic priorities.
• Manage significant marketing budgets, agency relationships and high-performing teams.
• Build and lead a marketing function focused on performance, innovation and accountability.

Required profile

• Extensive senior marketing leadership experience in a large, complex organisation or major regional group.
• Fluent Arabic and English are essential.
• Proven leadership across brand and communications, as well as digital and performance marketing.
• Strong commercial understanding with a track record of customer acquisition and business growth.
• Experience managing substantial budgets, large teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at the highest level.
• Regional experience across the GCC or wider MENA region is highly desirable.