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.
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What equips you for the role
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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