Chief Executive Officer

Overview

Chief Executive Officer

Overview

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the company’s long-term strategy across vehicle sales, aftersales, and mobility services
• Align business strategy with Vision 2030, including localization, digitization, and sustainability initiatives
• Identify new revenue streams (EVs, fleet solutions, leasing, mobility platforms, etc.)

Commercial & Financial Performance

• Deliver top-line growth and optimize EBITDA across all business units
• Drive vehicle sales (retail, fleet, government) while maximizing aftersales profitability
• Ensure strong working capital management, inventory optimization, and cost discipline
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking

OEM & Partner Management

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with global automotive OEMs
• Negotiate favorable commercial terms, distribution rights, and performance incentives
• Ensure compliance with OEM standards across showrooms, service centers, and brand representation

Operational Excellence

• Optimize dealership operations across sales, service, parts, and logistics
• Drive performance improvement initiatives across the branch network
• Enhance customer experience and retention through best-in-class service delivery

Digital Transformation & Innovation

• Lead digitalization across sales channels, CRM, and aftersales platforms
• Implement data-driven decision-making and performance dashboards
• Explore e-commerce, online car sales, and integrated mobility ecosystems

People & Culture

• Build and lead a high-performing executive team
• Drive a performance-oriented culture with strong governance and accountability
• Develop Saudi national talent in line with Saudization requirements

Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Report directly to the Board of Directors and shareholders
• Ensure strong corporate governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks
• Represent the company with regulators, government entities, and key stakeholders

Experience

• 15–20+ years of experience in automotive, mobility, or related sectors
• Proven CEO / Managing Director / GM experience within a large dealership group or automotive distributor
• Strong track record of delivering growth and profitability in complex, multi-branch operations
• Experience working with international OEMs is essential
• Prior experience in the GCC / Saudi Arabia is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of dealership economics (sales, aftersales, parts)
• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational leadership capability
• Expertise in turnaround, scaling, or transformation environments
• Strong financial literacy and performance management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Visionary yet execution-focused
• High resilience and adaptability in a fast-evolving market
• Strong people leadership and cultural intelligence
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation