CEO - Global Mining & Strategy, Middle East

About the role

A global mining company with an expanding international portfolio is looking for an accomplished CEO to provide strategic leadership and oversee its mining operations, project development and long-term growth. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO drives operational excellence, maximizes asset value, leads large multidisciplinary teams and ensures sustainable, safe and profitable performance across several mining projects. The role is based in the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's strategic vision and long-term objectives, and lead operational and financial performance
• Build and mentor an experienced executive leadership team
• Oversight of multiple mining operations and development projects, ensuring production, safety, environmental and financial targets are met
• Oversee projects from development through construction, commissioning and operations, and drive continuous improvement across mining, processing, engineering, maintenance, logistics and support functions
• Identify expansion, acquisition and partnership opportunities, lead feasibility studies and capital allocation, and manage portfolio risk
• Own P&L performance, annual business plans, operating budgets and capital investment strategies
• Report to the Board and build relationships with investors, governments, regulators and joint venture partners, ensuring compliance with international governance, ESG, environmental and health and safety standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Geology, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in the mining industry
• Proven experience as CEO, President, Managing Director, Country Manager, COO, Executive VP or equivalent
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale mining operations and multiple projects across jurisdictions
• Experience leading multinational and multicultural organizations
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage

Required skills

• Mine development, production, mineral processing, project execution, finance and corporate governance
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills