Group CEO – Automotive Business Group

About the role

The Group CEO will lead a diversified automotive business group based in Qatar, overseeing vehicle sales, car protection services, and fleet rental operations. Reporting directly to the board, the CEO is responsible for driving growth, enhancing customer experience, and steering digital transformation across all units.

Key responsibilities

• Directly manage all business units, including new and pre‑owned vehicle sales, showroom performance, and inventory control.
• Oversee car protection and detailing services, ensuring high‑quality paint protection, thermal insulation, polishing, upholstery, dent repair, and premium care.
• Lead car rental and fleet operations, managing bookings, fleet utilization, maintenance coordination, pricing, contracts, and customer service.
• Develop and execute growth strategies, improve sales performance, and implement operational efficiencies.
• Maintain financial control, budgeting, and reporting for the entire group.
• Build, mentor, and lead cross‑functional teams to achieve business objectives.
• Champion digital initiatives to modernize processes and enhance the customer journey.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience.
• Strong experience in the Qatar market.
• Automotive sector experience preferred, though multi‑business leadership is acceptable.
• Proven ability to manage sales, operations, finance, and team development directly.
• Commercial mindset with a practical leadership style.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English.
• Based in Qatar or with extensive Qatar working experience.

Required skills

• Bilingual communication in Arabic and English.