Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic leadership and overall management of the Group’s operations, financial performance, governance, and long-term growth. The CEO will execute the Board-approved strategy, ensure regulatory compliance as a publicly listed entity, and enhance brand positioning, profitability, and stakeholder confidence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement the Group’s long-term strategy in alignment with Board directives and Oman Vision 2040.
  
• Lead organizational transformation to enhance operational efficiency, guest experience, and profitability.
  
• Identify growth opportunities including new developments, asset repositioning, partnerships, and acquisitions.
  
• Drive innovation across hospitality services, digital platforms, and customer engagement.
  

2. Financial Performance & Shareholder Value

• Ensure sustainable revenue growth, cost optimization, and strong EBITDA performance.
  
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, and cash flow management.
  
• Deliver consistent value creation for shareholders in line with public market expectations.
  
• Present clear, transparent financial and operational reports to the Board and shareholders.
  

3. Governance, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure full compliance with Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations, Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) requirements, and applicable Omani laws.
  
• Strengthen corporate governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.
  
• Act as the primary interface with regulators, auditors, and external advisors.
  
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability.
  

4. Operations & Asset Management

• Oversee all hospitality operations including hotels, resorts, F&B, and leisure assets.
  
• Ensure consistent service quality, brand standards, and guest satisfaction across the portfolio.
  
• Optimize asset performance through effective revenue management, cost controls, and capex planning.
  
• Work closely with international hotel operators, franchise partners.
  

5. People & Culture

• Build a high-performance leadership team with clear accountability and succession planning.
  
• Promote Omanisation in line with national objectives while maintaining operational excellence.
  
• Foster a culture of performance, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement.
  
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and best HR practices in Oman.
  

6. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the principal spokesperson of the company with investors, analysts, shareholders, media, and government stakeholders.
  
• Maintain strong relationships with the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, regulators, financial institutions, and strategic partners.
  
• Represent the company at industry forums and public engagements.
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue growth and profitability metrics
  
• Optimize shareholder returns
  
• Operational efficiency and asset performance
  
• Guest satisfaction and brand reputation
  
• Compliance and governance effectiveness
  
• Talent development and leadership stability
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Finance, or related field
  
• Minimum 15–20 years of senior leadership experience, with at least 5 years as CEO/MD/COO in hospitality, tourism, real estate, or a related asset-heavy sector
  
• Proven experience leading large, complex organizations, preferably publicly listed
  
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, asset management, and financial performance
  
• Demonstrated experience working with Boards and managing investor relations
  

Preferred

• Master’s degree (Hospitality / MBA or equivalent)
  
• Experience in the GCC, with strong knowledge of the Omani market
  
• Exposure to hotel management contracts, franchising, and mixed-use developments
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution excellence
  
• Strong financial acumen and capital markets understanding
  
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills
  
• Stakeholder and government relations expertise
  
• High integrity, resilience, and decision-making capability
  
• Excellent communication skills in English (Arabic preferred)
  

Employment Terms

• Competitive executive compensation package aligned with public company benchmarks
  
• Performance-based incentives linked to financial and strategic KPIs
  
• Contract subject to Board approval and regulatory requirements