Managing Director – Automotive

We are seeking an accomplished automotive leader to take overall responsibility for a large and diversified automotive business representing multiple international brands. This is a senior executive leadership role with full responsibility for business strategy, P&L, growth, operational performance, OEM relationships, and the continued development of the automotive portfolio. The successful candidate will bring strong experience leading a sizeable automotive distribution and dealership business, with the commercial vision and leadership capability to drive sustainable growth and strengthen market position. Key Responsibilities • Provide overall strategic and commercial leadership across the automotive business and its portfolio of brands. • Take full P&L responsibility, driving revenue growth, profitability, market share, and long-term business performance. • Lead the overall performance of vehicle sales, aftersales, parts, marketing, customer experience, and other related automotive operations. • Build and maintain strong senior-level relationships with global automotive manufacturers and OEM partners. • Develop and execute growth strategies, including new brands, market opportunities, business expansion, and strategic partnerships. • Drive operational excellence across dealerships, showrooms, service facilities, and supporting functions. • Lead, develop, and empower senior leadership teams while building a strong performance and accountability culture. • Monitor market developments, customer trends, competitor activity, and changes within the global automotive industry. • Ensure strong governance, financial discipline, compliance, and alignment with manufacturer standards. • Work closely with executive leadership on long-term strategy, investment priorities, and future growth of the automotive business. Qualifications & Experience • 20+ years of progressive experience within the automotive industry, with significant experience in senior executive leadership positions. • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Automotive Management, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification would be an advantage. • Proven experience leading a large-scale, multi-brand automotive distribution or dealership business. • Strong track record of managing full P&L responsibility and delivering sustainable revenue and profitability growth. • Extensive experience managing senior relationships with international automotive OEMs and principals. • Strong understanding of vehicle distribution, retail operations, aftersales, parts, customer experience, and automotive market dynamics. • GCC or Middle East automotive leadership experience is highly preferred. • Demonstrated ability to lead senior teams, manage business transformation, and identify new growth opportunities. Show more Show less

Provide overall strategic and commercial leadership across the automotive business and its portfolio of brands. Take full P&L responsibility, driving revenue growth, profitability, market share, and long-term business performance. Lead the overall performance of vehicle sales, aftersales, parts, marketing, customer experience, and other related automotive operations. Build and maintain strong senior-level relationships with global automotive manufacturers and OEM partners. Develop and execute growth strategies, including new brands, market opportunities, business expansion, and strategic partnerships. Drive operational excellence across dealerships, showrooms, service facilities, and supporting functions. Lead, develop, and empower senior leadership teams while building a strong performance and accountability culture. Monitor market developments, customer trends, competitor activity, and changes within the global automotive industry. Ensure strong governance, financial discipline, compliance, and alignment with manufacturer standards. Work closely with executive leadership on long-term strategy, investment priorities, and future growth of the automotive business.