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Senior Strategy Director : Prestigious Education Institution

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We seek a highly experienced Senior Strategy Director to lead the engagement with the prestigious academic institution's Abu Dhabi campus. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, you will oversee governance participation, develop long-term vision, align strategic direction with UAE relevance, and manage the annual budget. This high-profile role demands strong leadership and strategic acumen to ensure the continued success of this elite institution.
  • New opportunity to lead the strategy of a prestigious higher education institute
  • Must have senior consulting and higher education sector experience/interest

About Our Client

This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new cultural, educational and socio-economic strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact.

Job Description

  • Provide timely, insightful reports, robust analyses, and well-founded recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Proactively manage the Abu Dhabi campus's strategic initiatives and priorities, aligning with our objectives and the UAE's educational goals.
  • Lead strategic analyses related to the Abu Dhabi campus, identifying opportunities for growth and impact.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders at the prestigious academic institution and its Abu Dhabi campus.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with UAE government and private sector entities, and relevant international organisations.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of global higher education trends.
  • Effectively manage and develop the strategy team.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (essential); MBA/PhD (advantageous).
  • 20+ years' related experience, with 10+ years in senior management.
  • Preference given to candidates who possess strong mix of international management consulting experience, combined with extensive professional exposure and/or personal interest in the higher education sector.
  • Proven success managing relationships with senior government stakeholders.
  • Experience and interest in the geopolitics of the Gulf and MENA regions.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive tax-free salary and package
  • Unique opportunity to be a part of an entrepreneurial environment within a government entity with a focus on creating sustainable social impact.
Contact
Ian Pollington
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6731730
Phone number
+97147090320

Job summary

Job function
Executive Search
Subsector
Consultancy, Strategy & Change
Sector
Public Sector
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ian Pollington
Consultant phone
+97147090320
Job reference
JN-052025-6731730