Chief Strategy Officer

Overview

At Faithful Executive, we pride ourselves on connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across the Middle East. Our commitment to excellence and trust makes us a key partner for both clients and candidates. We are currently recruiting on behalf of one of our partners based in Doha, Qatar, a prestigious, family-owned diversified group with interests spanning hospitality, real estate, F&B, lifestyle, and investments.

As part of their long-term transformation and succession planning, they are seeking a visionary, business-minded leader to drive strategic initiatives and oversee the alignment between governance, growth, and performance through the following role:

Chief Strategy Officer

Location:

Doha, Qatar

• Lead the design and execution of the Group’s corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with the Board’s vision and market realities.
• Oversee strategic planning processes, including business plans, capital allocation, market analysis, and risk appetite definition.
• Collaborate with the President & CEO, Board, and Family Council to guide strategic decision-making and futureproof the business model.
• Develop long-term transformation roadmaps, growth initiatives, and performance KPIs across all verticals.
• Evaluate and refine the Group’s corporate governance framework, working closely with shareholders and external advisors.
• Mentor and counsel the next generation of the family, guiding their integration into the Family Office and broader Group structure.
• Lead strategic projects including M&A, spin-offs, digital transformation, and new market entry.
• Drive continuous improvement by challenging existing business models and identifying new growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, and Corporate Development to align planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Represent the Group in key strategic forums and governance committees.

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field. Additional qualifications in strategy, governance, or leadership are highly valued.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in strategy, transformation, or corporate development within complex or family-owned organizations.
• Proven ability to lead strategic planning, portfolio review, governance reform, and large-scale business transformation.
• Prior exposure to Group-level operations across multiple business lines or sectors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills at C-level and shareholder level.
• Deep understanding of global market dynamics and emerging economic trends.
• Fluent in English;
  Arabic is an asset.
• Previous GCC experience is strongly preferred.

If you are a strategic leader looking to join a highly respected family group in a high-impact executive role, please send your CV to appli

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