Corporate Development & M&A Director

ABOUT THE ROLE

A leading GCC‑based diversified conglomerate is seeking a Corporate Business Development & M&A Director to lead the build‑out of its TMT platform. The role is responsible for sourcing, structuring, and executing cross‑border acquisitions, joint ventures, and greenfield investments across MENA, Central Asia, and frontier markets. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, this is a senior principal role with full Board exposure.

• Identify, propose and originate M&A opportunities aligned with Group strategy
• Lead end‑to‑end deal execution — from thesis to Board approval to close
• Structure and negotiate acquisitions, JVs, carve‑outs and infrastructure transactions
• Present investment cases to Board and Investment Committee
• Build and manage a live M&A pipeline across Telecom, Cloud, and Digital Infrastructure
• Lead cross‑border due diligence, valuation, and contract negotiation
• Manage external advisors — banks, legal counsel, and consultants

• 12+ years of M&A experience with a proven track record in Telecom & Technology deals
• Experience on the corporate/operator side AND/OR Investment Banking, PE, or Consulting — ideally both
• Demonstrated ability to independently originate, propose, negotiate and close deals
• Track record of winning Board or Investment Committee approval
• Cross‑border deal experience — CIS, MENA, GCC, or emerging markets preferred
• Strong financial modelling skills — DCF, LBO, trading and transaction comparables
• Master's degree in finance, Business or equivalent; MBA / CFA is an advantage
• English fluent;
  Russian is a strong advantage