Director - Strategy

Apparel Group is seeking a Director - Strategy to join their team in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role involves leading strategic planning, investment strategy, and stakeholder management within a leading retail conglomerate.

Apparel Group is a multibillion dollar conglomerate since 1996 based in Dubai, UAE, with a growing network of 2,500+ stores and a diverse portfolio of 85+ international brands across 14 countries. The Group has established a strong presence in the GCC—Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman—and continues to expand across key markets including India, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and Egypt. Offering an integrated omni-channel experience, Apparel Group represents global names such as Tommy Hilfiger, Skechers, ALDO, Charles & Keith, and Tim Hortons. Its sustained growth is driven by a multicultural workforce of 27,000+ and steered under the leadership of its founders, Sima Ganwani Ved and Nilesh Ved.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for the retail industry, we encourage you to apply now.

Company Overview

Apparel Group is a multibillion dollar conglomerate since 1996 based in Dubai, UAE, with a growing network of 2,500+ stores and a diverse portfolio of 85+ international brands across 14 countries. The Group has established a strong presence in the GCC—Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman—and continues to expand across key markets including India, Southeast Asia, South Africa, and Egypt. Offering an integrated omni-channel experience, Apparel Group represents global names such as Tommy Hilfiger, Skechers, ALDO, Charles & Keith, and Tim Hortons. Its sustained growth is driven by a multicultural workforce of 27,000+ and steered under the leadership of its founders, Sima Ganwani Ved and Nilesh Ved.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 10 Year+
• Qualifications: bachelors-degree

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual and multi-year strategic planning process, including market analysis, scenario planning, and goal setting.
• Translate corporate vision into clear strategic priorities, initiatives, and measurable targets.
• Identify new growth opportunities, including new markets, sectors, partnerships, and business models.
• Shape the investment thesis and strategic asset allocation framework in collaboration with the investment teams.
• Oversee the evaluation of new investment opportunities, including financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and risk assessment.
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to track portfolio and strategic initiative performance.

Requirements

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of strategy and investment professionals.
• Partner with Finance, Risk, Legal, Operations, and business unit leaders to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Present strategic recommendations and performance updates to the executive team, Board, and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, consultants, co-investors, and industry partners.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive dynamics, regulatory shifts, and macroeconomic developments, and advise leadership on implications.
• Ensure investment processes comply with governance policies, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within Apparel Group.
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of a leading international conglomerate.
• Collaborate with a diverse and multicultural workforce.
• Gain exposure to a wide range of global brands and markets.