Group CEO - High-End Real Estate & Development

About the role

Requirements

• Experience
• - 15–20+ years of leadership experience in real estate development, investment, or luxury real estate
• - Proven track record as CEO / Managing Director / Executive Director
• - Strong exposure to Dubai or GCC real estate market (highly preferred)
• - Experience managing high-value luxury or ultra-luxury developments
• - Demonstrated success in scaling businesses and driving profitability
• Skills & Competencies
• - Exceptional strategic thinking and commercial acumen
• - Strong global network within UHNW, investors, and brokerage communities
• - Deep understanding of real estate finance, development cycles, and sales strategy
• - Leadership presence with strong stakeholder management skills
• - Ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Preferred Background
• - Experience with branded residences / ultra-luxury developments
• - Exposure to global markets (Europe, UK, US, or prime luxury hubs)
• - MBA or advanced degree from a reputable institution
• Compensation & Benefits
• - Highly competitive executive compensation package
• - Performance-based bonus and long-term incentives
• - Opportunity to shape one of Dubai’s fastest-growing luxury developers

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• - Define and execute the company’s long-term vision, growth strategy, and expansion roadmap
• - Identify new market opportunities (UAE & international luxury markets)
• - Lead mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investment initiatives
• Business Growth & Revenue
• - Drive sales performance across ultra-luxury residential portfolio
• - Develop global client acquisition strategies targeting UHNW investors
• - Strengthen relationships with key brokers, wealth advisors, and private banks
• Development Oversight
• - Oversee full real estate lifecycle: land acquisition, design, development, sales, and delivery
• - Ensure projects meet ultra-luxury standards, timelines, and profitability targets
• - Work closely with architects, designers, and contractors
• Financial & Operational Performance
• - Manage overall P&L, cash flow, and capital allocation
• - Optimize operational structures and efficiencies
• - Report to shareholders/board on performance and strategy
• Brand & Market Positioning
• - Elevate brand positioning locally and globally
• - Represent AHS Properties at international forums, investor meetings, and industry events
• - Build a strong reputation within UHNW and luxury real estate networks
• Leadership & Culture
• - Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing executive team
• - Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability
• - Align organizational structure with growth ambitions

Skills

• Real estate development leadership
• Strategic planning
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Investor relations
• High-net-worth client relationship management
• Luxury brand positioning
• P&L management
• Capital allocation
• Development lifecycle oversight
• Sales strategy for ultra-luxury properties
• Financial and operational performance management
• Stakeholder management
• Global market expansion
• Team leadership and organizational design