Director Corporate Strategy
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| Company Name | Piermont Search |
| Company Type | Private |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Salary Range | Market Competitive |
| Location | Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates |
| Qualifications | None / No Formal Education |
| Experience | 10 Year+ |
Job Overview
A rare opportunity has arisen for a senior strategy professional to step into a high-impact, Board-exposed leadership role within a prominent Abu Dhabi–based organisation that is shaping major knowledge-economy initiatives. This role is ideal for a Director / Associate Partner candidate from a top-tier strategy firm seeking broader ownership, long-term impact, and the chance to help build institutions from the ground up. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director of Corporate Strategy will play a pivotal role in defining corporate strategy, evaluating new initiatives and partnerships, and supporting executive and Board-level decision-making on complex, high-profile matters.
Company Overview
Piermont Search is a recruitment firm specializing in connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations. They focus on senior-level positions and strategic roles, often within high-impact sectors. They are based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Quick Details
- Salary Range: Market Competitive
- Job Type: Full-time
- Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
- Experience: 10 Year+
Key Responsibilities
- Own and shape end-to-end corporate strategy.
- Lead business cases, due diligence, and strategic design for flagship initiatives.
- Work directly with the CEO, CSO, and Board on priority strategic questions.
- Design operating models and governance frameworks for new platforms and ventures.
- Build and lead a high-performing internal strategy team.
- Operate in a confidential, fast-moving, and intellectually demanding environment.
Requirements
- Background in McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or equivalent Tier-1 strategy firm (current or previous).
- Typically 10–15 years’ experience, currently at Associate Partner / Director level (or equivalent).
- Strong exposure to the public sector, education, sovereign, or large-scale transformation work.
- Proven ability to lead complex analyses, influence senior stakeholders, and drive decisions.
- International experience and comfort operating across cultures; Middle East exposure is beneficial but not required.
Benefits
- Transition from advisory to true strategic ownership and legacy building.
- High visibility, meaningful influence, and long-term mandate.
- Competitive compensation with relocation and family benefits.
- Platform role with scope to grow alongside the organisation.