Chief Executive Officer

Full time at Eaton SAKS International Group in UAE

Posted on January 13, 2025

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THE ROLE: Chief Executive Officer Based in Dubai (Automotive) This position will report to the Chairman, Board of Directors and Investment Committee and has full autonomy of the direction of the business, revenues, growth and distribution rights for future expansions. JOB PURPOSE: The CEO, in partnership with the Board, is responsible for the success of the group vision and growth and assures its relevance to the community, the accomplishment organization's mission and vision, and the accountability of its diverse constituents. This role will work with the investment committee to drive the automotive sector and drive distribution, franchise rights across the GCC and further afield. The selected candidate will be responsible to grow and maximize the current business portfolio (automotive brands) and brands as well as make the group a partner of choice with global host and principal automotive brands for franchising and distribution. Management and Administration

Provides general oversight of all activities, manages the day-to-day commercial/distribution/negotiations, and assures a smooth functioning, efficient organization.
Assures program quality and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation.
Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff. Assures process for selecting, development, motivating, and evaluating staff.
Specifies accountabilities for management personnel and evaluates performance regularly.

Mission, Policy and Planning

Helps the Board determine values, mission, vision, and short- and long-term goals.
Helps the Board monitor and evaluate relevancy to the community, its effectiveness, and its results.
Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of the group and on all the important factors influencing them.
Identifies problems and opportunities and addresses them; brings those which are appropriate to the Board and/or its committees; and facilitates discussion and deliberation.
Informs the Board and its committees about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making. Recommends policy positions.

Legal Compliance

Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Promotes programs and services that are produced in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while maintaining an acceptable level of quality.
Oversees the fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting and audit.
Works with Board to ensure financing to support short- and long-term goals.

Community Relations

Facilitates the integration of group into the fabric of the community by using effective Marketing and communications activities.
Acts as an advocate, within the public and private sectors, for issues relevant to the group and its services.
Listens to clients and the community in order to improve services and generate community involvement.
Serves as chief spokesperson for group, assuring proper representation of the group to the community.
Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key areas & works with regulatory agencies and represents a healthy relationship.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree 20 years of experience as CEO/COO/Chair or NED for a major global automotive firm. Experience within the Middle East would be an advantage A true leader who has led multi automotive cultures and brands A leader who can win big value, high worth automotive contracts and deals. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Commitment to results: The Chief Executive is a systems thinker who is customer focused and goal driven.
Business savvy: As a leader, this position requires an individual with knowledge of and experience in management and administration.
Leading change: The Chief Executive possesses the skills and implements the functions of a leader.
Motivating: The chief executive manages continuity, change and transition.

Candidate profile:

Should have at least 20 years experience within automotive or motor vehicle manufacturing or distributions
Demonstrate a track record of delivering a winning new franchised brands or distribution rights
A track record in maximizing profitability, leading and training senior leadership teams
Must have University Degree, MBA is advantageous
Understanding of new brand development and gaps in the market
A relationship operator with principle brands (current & potential)
Solid understanding of the GCC regions specific knowledge of the UAE market
Will have worked for a top 10 automotive giant
Superior level of communication and interpersonal skills
Strong decision-making and problem identification/solving skills as well as time management skills to monitor and evaluate the performance of multiple departments.
The ability to manage Boards, committee members and investment funds.

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