Chief Executive Officer
Oman Investment Authority
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Experience
20 - 25 Years
Education
Bachelor of Science, MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Not Mentioned
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Define and implement company long-term vision and Tech Co-aligned group strategy (3 5-year horizon), to maximize shareholder value. Continuously refine the transformation roadmap, ensuring clear value creation across consumer, enterprise, ICT, and digital adjacencies.
Translate strategy into annual operating plans with measurable performance targets (e.g., revenue growth, EBITDA, ROCE, FCF, NPS, market share, ESG, digital adoption).
Drive innovation in telecom, cloud, cybersecurity, AI, IoT/Industry 4.0, data platforms, edge, and smart infrastructure, tied to monetizable use cases and scalable platforms.
Position the company as a regional digital and ICT leader by advancing national digital infrastructure, connectivity, and technology adoption.
Lead and optimize company portfolio of operating companies, subsidiaries, joint ventures, and strategic equity stakes, ensuring capital efficiency, synergies, and risk-adjusted returns.
Originate and execute M&A, partnerships, carve-outs, and venture investments to enhance capabilities and expand market access; oversee integration and synergy realization.
Institutionalize structured portfolio reviews and drive disciplined grow/hold/exit decisions based on strategic fit and long-term value creation.
Drive sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and shareholder value through diversification of revenue streams and disciplined capital allocation.
Ensure strong liquidity, prudent leverage, transparent reporting, and full regulatory compliance, underpinned by effective risk management frameworks.
Optimize cost structures by leveraging shared services, automation, procurement efficiencies, and portfolio synergies. Safeguard enterprise value through proactive risk mitigation.
Define and uphold benchmarks for service quality, reliability, availability, and performance across networks and digital platforms, ensuring exceptional customer experience.
Drive operational efficiency through digitalization, process optimization, automation and adoption of emerging technologies.
Establish a robust group operating model with clear governance, decision rights, KPIs, and accountability mechanisms.
Oversee strategic capital investments in networks, digital infrastructure, and platforms to support growth and long-term competitiveness.
Ensure business continuity, resilience in major incident response, and effective crisis communications across the organization.
Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency, ethics, and regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions.
Maintain effective and trusted relationships with the Board of Directors, shareholders, regulators, government bodies, and key stakeholders.
Lead ESG agenda, encompassing climate action, digital inclusion, and data ethics, while ensuring transparent reporting to stakeholders.
Represent Company at national, regional, and international forums, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Inspire and lead a high-performing executive team and workforce, fostering a values-driven leadership culture.
Drive Omanization, attract and develop Omani aligned with Tech capabilities.
Champion leadership pipelines, succession planning, and the development of critical skills in areas such as cloud, security, data, and product management.
Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, and customer centricity.
Role-model safety and wellbeing while ensuring competitive, equitable, and performance-linked rewards.
Define Technology Vision & Roadmap.
Drive Innovation & Emerging Tech Adoption.
Enable Business Transformation.
Champion a culture of Innovation & Partnerships.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Economics or related field.
- Master s degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
Experience & Technical Skills:
- 20+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 8-10+ years at executive level with full P&L responsibility.
- Background in Telecom/Technology is preferred, though relevant experience from different industries will also be considered.
- Proven success in leading large-scale transformations, digital initiatives, and multi-entity or cross-border operations.
- Extensive experience in portfolio management, M&A, strategic partnerships, and post-merger integration.
- Strong exposure to both mature and emerging telecom/Tech markets; GCC/regional experience highly desirable.
- Established track record in engaging with Boards, regulators, and stakeholders; capital markets exposure advantageous.
- Fluency in English required; Arabic proficiency highly preferred.
Personal Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial drive.
- High integrity, resilience, and cultural awareness.
- Collaborative yet decisive, with strong influencing skills.
- Inspirational leader who can balance national responsibility with global competitiveness.
- Integrity, resilience, sound judgment under uncertainty.
- Financial & commercial rigor; capital allocation discipline.
- Technology & digital acumen (cloud, cyber, data/AI, platform economics).
Company Industry
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Broking
Department / Functional Area
- Top Management
- Senior Management
Keywords
- Chief Executive Officer
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Oman Investment Authority
The company is serving as a cornerstone of the nation s digital economy. As a majority government-owned entity and a publicly listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange, the entity plays a pivotal role in advancing Oman s Vision 2040 by driving connectivity, innovation, and digital transformation. Through its domestic leadership and international investments, the company has established itself as a global player with a presence in more than 20 countries.