Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Furniture & E‑commerce

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic, commercially‑driven Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of growth and transformation for a leading furniture, retail and e‑commerce business in the UAE. The CEO will shape strategy, drive profitability and expand the brand across the GCC.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall business strategy and growth agenda.
• Own P&L, revenue, profitability, cash flow and overall business performance.
• Drive growth across retail, wholesale, distribution and e‑commerce channels.
• Develop and scale the e‑commerce and digital business, including online revenue, customer acquisition, conversion and digital marketing.
• Lead geographic expansion across the UAE and wider GCC markets.
• Strengthen market positioning, brand proposition and customer experience.
• Oversee product, pricing, merchandising and category strategies.
• Build and optimise omnichannel customer journeys.
• Improve supply‑chain, procurement, inventory management, logistics and operational efficiency.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships and expansion avenues.
• Build a high‑performing leadership team and foster a performance‑driven culture.
• Collaborate with the Board/Promoters on strategic priorities and long‑term planning.
• Drive technology and data‑led decision‑making across the organisation.

Required profile

• 15–25+ years of overall experience with significant CEO/MD/P&L leadership exposure.
• Strong background in furniture, home furnishings, home décor or related retail sectors.
• Proven track record of business growth, revenue scaling and profitability improvement.
• Experience building and scaling e‑commerce and digital channels.
• Deep understanding of the UAE/GCC consumer and competitive landscape (preferred).
• Experience managing retail stores, supply‑chain, manufacturing/vendor ecosystem and distribution (advantageous).
• Commercial acumen, strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work closely with promoters/Board and translate strategy into execution.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and team‑building capabilities.

Required skills