Founding Board Director | Global Family Office Development & Cross-Border Wealth Ecosystem | GCC Region

Partnership Opportunity | Equity-Based | Entrepreneurial Leadership About the Opportunity DANA is seeking an established and well-connected global business leader to join as a Strategic Business Partner in developing and expanding a cross-border family office and wealth ecosystem, with a strategic focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and international markets. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in building, establishing or managing family offices, facilitating cross-border wealth structures, developing investment relationships and connecting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), family businesses and institutional investors across international markets. This is an opportunity to build a business together from the ground up, leveraging complementary strengths, established relationships, international networks and strategic resources. The successful candidate will become a full business partner with an equity-based participation structure, sharing strategic responsibilities, business development leadership and long-term growth. 1. Key Responsibilities A. Global Family Office Development • Lead the development and expansion of a cross-border family office business platform. • Identify and engage established family offices, private investment offices, family businesses and wealthy entrepreneurial families. • Develop relationships with family office principals, family business owners, private wealth decision-makers and next-generation wealth leaders. • Facilitate international family office establishment, structuring and expansion opportunities. • Build strategic relationships with legal, tax, corporate services, wealth management and professional advisory firms. B. GCC High-Net-Worth Network Development • Leverage an established network of HNWIs, UHNWIs, family offices, private investors and influential business owners across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. • Develop direct access to family office principals, private investors, business families and decision-makers. • Build strategic partnerships with GCC-based investment groups, private wealth networks, business associations and financial institutions. • Identify potential investors, strategic partners and family office clients seeking international diversification and cross-border opportunities. • Organise private business meetings, investor introductions, strategic networking and high-level relationship-building activities. C. Cross-Border Business & Investment Opportunities • Identify opportunities for family offices and wealthy families to establish an international presence and diversify their business interests. • Develop cross-border business opportunities connecting GCC markets with Singapore and Asia-Pacific. • Explore international company establishment, investment structures, business expansion and strategic asset diversification opportunities. • Connect investors and family businesses with relevant professional service providers and strategic business opportunities. • Develop a pipeline of qualified family office prospects, investors and strategic partnerships. D. Strategic Partnership & Business Leadership • Participate in shaping the overall business strategy, commercial direction and international expansion roadmap. • Lead high-level negotiations and partnership discussions. • Develop strategic alliances with private banks, wealth advisory firms, investment professionals, legal firms and institutional partners. • Build a sustainable international business ecosystem through relationships, referrals, strategic introductions and commercial partnerships. • Take joint ownership of business development, revenue generation and long-term business growth. 2. Ideal Partner Profile We are looking for an individual who brings established credibility, relationships and execution capabilities. Essential Experience • Proven experience in establishing, building, managing or expanding family offices. • Strong understanding of cross-border wealth management, family business structures and international investment environments. • Established relationships with HNWIs, UHNWIs, family office principals and private investors. • Strong business network across GCC countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE. • Experience in international business development, investment partnerships or private wealth ecosystems. • Demonstrated ability to originate business opportunities and convert relationships into commercial partnerships. Preferred Background • Former or current Family Office Principal, Managing Director, CEO, Investment Director or Strategic Business Development Director. • Family office consultants, private wealth strategists or international investment professionals. • Entrepreneurs with an established GCC business network and access to wealthy business families. • Professionals with experience connecting Middle Eastern investors with Singapore and Asian markets. 3. What We Are Looking For Beyond professional qualifications, the ideal partner should demonstrate: • Established Relationships: Genuine access to HNWIs, UHNWIs, family office principals and GCC business decision-makers. • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Willingness to build a business from the ground up rather than simply participate in an employment position. • Strategic Vision: Ability to identify international opportunities and develop a scalable cross-border business. • Commercial Leadership: Confidence in leading high-level discussions, negotiations and strategic partnerships. • Long-Term Commitment: Interest in building a sustainable business with shared ownership and mutual accountability. • Execution Capability: Ability to turn relationships, introductions and opportunities into actual business development results. 4. Partnership Structure – Equity-Based Participation This is not a salaried employment position. It is a full strategic business partnership. We are looking for a partner who is prepared to participate in building and growing the business through shared ownership and entrepreneurial commitment. The proposed partnership structure includes: • Equity-based participation in the business, subject to mutual agreement. • No fixed monthly salary or guaranteed employment compensation. • Shared strategic leadership and business development responsibilities. • Joint participation in business planning, commercial development and international expansion. • Equity allocation based on agreed contributions, responsibilities, commitment, business development performance and partnership arrangements. • Shared long-term value creation and commercial success. The final equity structure, governance arrangements, capital contributions (if any), decision-making rights and profit distribution will be discussed and documented in a formal partnership agreement. 5. Strategic Market Focus The initial business development priorities include: • GCC Region: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. • International Gateway: Singapore as a strategic business an