Business Umbrella Group is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a client in the energy and industrial sector. A major energy / industrial organisation is seeking a CHRO to lead workforce strategy across technical operations, safety-critical functions and industrial growth programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead enterprise HR strategy for technical and operational teams.
Build succession plans for engineering, operations and plant leadership.
Oversee HR governance, capability building, retention and localisation.
Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.

Requirements

15+ years in HR leadership within energy, utilities, industrial or manufacturing environments.
Exposure to safety-critical, regulated operations.
Proven record of leading senior teams and influencing C-suite and board stakeholders.
Degree in a relevant discipline; professional certification is an advantage.
GCC / MENA experience strongly preferred.

What's on Offer

Senior leadership mandate with direct access to the top team.
Competitive executive package aligned to seniority.
On-site role within the MENA region.

How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. All applications are handled in strict confidence; shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Business Umbrella Group search team.

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Business Umbrella - Recruitment, Training, Consulting, Licensing Healthcare Education Real estate

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Business Umbrella is a leading Recruitment Agency, Executive Search Firm & Management Consultancy headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Since 2016, we have been connecting top talent with leading employers across the GCC region including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Ku…

Confidential Search – MENA Region

Key Responsibilities

Lead enterprise HR strategy for technical and operational teams.
Build succession plans for engineering, operations and plant leadership.
Oversee HR governance, capability building, retention and localisation.
Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.

Requirements

15+ years in HR leadership within energy, utilities, industrial or manufacturing environments.
Exposure to safety-critical, regulated operations.
Proven record of leading senior teams and influencing C-suite and board stakeholders.
Degree in a relevant discipline; professional certification is an advantage.
GCC / MENA experience strongly preferred.

What's on Offer

Senior leadership mandate with direct access to the top team.
Competitive executive package aligned to seniority.
On-site role within the MENA region.

How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn with your updated CV. All applications are handled in strict confidence; shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Business Umbrella Group search team.

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