Marketing & Communications Director - Holding Group

About the role

A publicly listed investment company with a diversified portfolio in healthcare, hospitality, services, contracting and real estate is seeking a Marketing & Communications Director in Qatar. The role leads corporate branding, strategic communications, public relations, digital marketing and stakeholder engagement across the group, reporting to senior leadership. It plays a key part in strengthening corporate reputation, enhancing brand equity and supporting the group's growth strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a group-wide marketing and communications strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead corporate branding initiatives to improve market positioning and brand visibility.
• Oversee internal and external communications across multiple business divisions and stakeholders.
• Manage public relations, media engagement, executive communications and reputation management.
• Drive digital marketing, including social media strategy, website management and integrated campaigns.
• Lead content creation for corporate, investor, employer branding and marketing channels.
• Develop and maintain crisis communication plans and reputation management protocols.
• Manage marketing budgets, agency partnerships and campaign performance measurement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and build, mentor and lead a marketing and communications team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 12+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven track record leading marketing and communications functions in a large corporate group or listed organisation.
• Demonstrated success in media relations, executive communications and reputation management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with board members, senior executives and external partners.
• Prior GCC experience in a diversified holding company, investment group or large corporate environment is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Corporate communications, brand management, public relations and digital marketing.
• Experience managing marketing budgets, agencies and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• Permanent position in Qatar.
• Salary of QAR 500,000 to QAR 600,000.