Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Family Investment Group | Dubai, UAE | In-Office

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Family Investment Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Family Investment Group Metier Group Dubai, United Arab Emirates Apply now Posted 1 day ago In-Office Job Permanent competitive Position Overview: An exclusive opportunity has arisen for a strategic, commercially driven, and entrepreneurial Group CEO to lead a dynamic and internationally active family-backed investment platform, headquartered in Dubai. With an existing NAV of approximately USD $200 million, the organisation operates across real estate development, private equity, operating businesses, and public markets, with investments spanning the UAE, UK, Europe, US, and Asia-Pacific. As the Executive Chairman transitions to a non-operational role, the Group seeks a CEO to drive platform growth, strengthen investment governance, and lead efforts to achieve a 3–5x uplift in enterprise value over the next 5–7 years. Key Responsibilities: Define and execute investment strategy across: Real estate (development and asset management in the UAE and UK) Private investments (control and minority stakes in growth and mature companies) Public markets (oversight of third-party managed portfolios) Strategic acquisitions in Europe with Gulf expansion potential Lead portfolio management, capital allocation, and exit strategies Oversee group-wide financial reporting, liquidity, capital structure, and risk Build and lead a high-performing executive team with institutional best practices Represent the Group in investor, board, JV, and market-facing engagements Report directly to the Group’s Executive Chairman Candidate Profile: Experience & Credentials: 15+ years of senior leadership experience in private equity, principal investing, family office, or investment platforms Track record of deal origination, execution, and value creation Experience in real estate development, venture/growth-stage investments, or operating company leadership Background in family-owned or founder-led organisations is highly valued International exposure across UK, Europe, GCC, or Asia-Pacific preferred Leadership Attributes: Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and operational depth Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and systems-oriented Effective stakeholder manager with board-level gravitas Capable of building scalable, institutional frameworks within agile teams Culturally fluent and aligned with GCC business environment Education: Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification from a top-tier institution is preferred Why Apply? Take the helm of a high-growth, multi-asset investment group with international reach Work closely with a visionary shareholder to lead generational platform expansion Operate with autonomy, impact, and significant upside through performance-linked incentives Live and work in Dubai, a world-class global business hub Application Process: This is a confidential retained search managed exclusively by Metier Group.Client details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates following mutual interest and NDA. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover note via e Financial Careers.All applications will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Boost your career Find thousands of job opportunities by signing up to e Financial Careers today. #J-18808-Ljbffr