Managing Director - Strategic Communications
Role Overview
A leading global advisory firm seeks a Managing Director to lead and grow its strategic and government communications offering across the region.
This is a senior leadership role for a commercially driven, hands-on operator able to advise CEOs, ministers, and senior policymakers.
The role shapes complex narratives, advises on high-stakes situations, and drives business growth across key markets.
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About the Role
A leading global advisory firm seeks a Managing Director to lead and grow its strategic and government communications offering across the region.
This is a senior leadership role for a commercially driven, hands-on operator able to advise CEOs, ministers, and senior policymakers.
The role shapes complex narratives, advises on high-stakes situations, and drives business growth across key markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and expand strategic and government communications mandates across the region.
- Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, ministers, and senior government stakeholders.
- Advise on reputation management, public affairs, policy communications, and crisis situations.
- Drive new business development, contributing directly to revenue growth and market expansion.
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across multiple markets.
- Develop integrated communication strategies aligned with political, regulatory, and economic landscapes.
- Monitor regional geopolitical dynamics and translate them into actionable client strategies.
Candidate Profile
- Extensive experience as a senior communications leader in strategic communications and/or government advisory.
- Proven track record working across the Middle East or comparable international markets.
- Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders at CEO, board, and ministerial level.
- Strong commercial acumen and a driven, ambitious, growth-oriented hunter mindset.
- Hands-on leadership style that combines direct involvement with strategic oversight.
- Experience developing talent, building culture, and leading teams.
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and crisis-handling skills.
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