Director of Strategy

Overview

Role Overview

Strategy Management Office

• Establish and lead the SMO, including governance models, planning processes, OKR structures, KPI reporting, and executive dashboards
• Coordinate quarterly business reviews and strategic planning cycles
• Track execution of company-wide strategic initiatives and ensure accountability across departments
• Develop reporting frameworks for executive leadership and board visibility

Corporate Strategy & Expansion

• Support the development and execution of corporate strategy across existing and future markets
• Build market assessment and expansion frameworks for international growth opportunities
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and monitor delivery against targets

Investments & Strategic Partnerships

• Partner with the investments team on evaluating acquisitions, partnerships, and venture opportunities
• Support commercial and strategic due diligence processes
• Assist with integration planning and post-deal execution where required
• Develop frameworks for assessing strategic fit and long-term value creation

Executive & Board Engagement

• Prepare board materials, strategic presentations, and investor-facing narratives
• Support communication with institutional shareholders and strategic stakeholders
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to senior leadership

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop members of the strategy team
• Strengthen internal capabilities across strategic planning, execution management, and analytical problem-solving
• Foster a high-performance and ownership-driven culture within the function

Requirements

• 8–12 years of experience in strategy, corporate development, transformation, or a related field
• Experience building or leading a Strategy Management Office or similar strategic execution function
• Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives from strategy through implementation and measurable business outcomes
• Background within high-growth, scale-up, PE-backed, VC-backed, or pre-IPO environments
• Exposure to M&A, partnerships, investment evaluation, or market expansion initiatives
• Experience preparing and presenting materials for senior executives or boards
• Fluent in both Arabic and English

Preferred Background

• Experience in live events, entertainment, sports, marketplaces, or consumer technology
• Familiarity with the Saudi and broader MENA business landscape
• Exposure to international expansion across multiple markets

Why Join webook.com

• Opportunity to shape strategy at one of the region’s most prominent growth-stage companies
• Direct exposure to executive leadership, institutional shareholders, and board-level decision-making
• Ability to build and define a strategic function from the ground up
• Fast-paced environment with significant regional and international growth ambitions

This Role May Not Be Suitable For

• Candidates whose experience is primarily advisory or consulting-based without operational ownership
• Individuals who have supported strategy functions but not directly led execution
• Candidates who rely heavily on established structures and processes rather than building them
• Limited exposure to executive stakeholder management