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Overview of the role

The Global Head of Thought Leadership at Al-Futtaim Group is a pivotal role that focuses on strategically positioning the company in targeted countries. This individual will be instrumental in aligning the Group's long-term growth, sustainability initiatives, digital transformation, and commitment to people, communities, and art with the company's core objectives. A key aspect of this role is to develop and execute a comprehensive thought leadership and strategic engagement strategy that resonates with the Group’s focus markets.

 

Responsibilities include leading strategic engagements to enhance visibility and awareness of Al-Futtaim Group, collaborating with internal stakeholders for insights and content, and identifying key industry trends and topics for effective messaging. The role involves planning and executing the Group’s participation in high-profile global events and forums and curating its own thought leadership events to assert its position as a thought leader.

 

The role demands a data-driven approach to inform strategies and measure the impact of initiatives. As a leader of a small, high-performing team, the individual must possess exceptional communication skills, a creative yet strategic mindset, and the ability to inspire and motivate the team.

 

What you will do

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive thought leadership and strategic engagement strategy aligned with the company's objectives and focus markets.
  • Lead on strategic engagement to raise awareness, increase visibility and support Al-Futtaim Group positioning across key industries, markets and audiences.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to gather insights, data, and content to support thought leadership initiatives.
  • Identify key themes, trends, and topics relevant to Al-Futtaim Group's industries and expertise to support in developing and amplifying messaging aligned with our brand and communications strategies.
  • Spearhead the development and implementation of strategies to foster strategic partnerships with key business stakeholders worldwide, elevating Al-Futtaim Group's global presence and brand positioning.
  • Plan Al-Futtaim Groups participation at high-profile conferences, forums, and events such as the World Economic Forum, World Government Summit, and Future Investment Initiative.
  • Identify additional key global events for Al-Futtaim Group participation that will support our positioning as thought-leaders in key industries and markets
  • Curate, plan and execute Al-Futtaim Group’s own thought leadership events.
  • Ensure planning and delivery of Al-Futtaim Group event participation is to the highest standard, reflecting the company’s ambitions as a global thought-leader aligned with our brand strategy.
  • Support in developing messaging and briefings for Al-Futtaim Group representatives engaging in speaking opportunities.
  • Cultivate relationships through strategic engagement with industry influencers, experts, and outlets to amplify the company's thought leadership positioning and presence.
  • Oversee the creation and dissemination of thought leadership content including articles, whitepapers, reports, and blog posts.
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to inform thought leadership efforts.
  • Track and measure the impact and effectiveness of thought leadership initiatives, providing regular reports and insights to senior management.

 

Skills

Required skills to be successful

  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful Thought leadership strategies that have driven growth, increased brand awareness, and enhanced brand perception.
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate the brand’s vision and values compellingly.
  • Creative thinker with a strategic mindset, able to see the big picture while also focusing on the details that drive brand excellence.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively across a diverse, global organization.

 

What equips you for the role

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Communications, or related field, with a Master’s degree preferred.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Thought leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing global brands.

 

 

Job Details

Job Location
Dubai United Arab Emirates
Company Industry
Retail & Wholesale
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Management
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Monthly Salary Range
Unspecified
Number of Vacancies
1
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Al Futtaim Group

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance. Employing in excess of 20,000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work. The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.

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