85 Chief Officer jobs in Riyadh

Overview

SHAFONS Recruitment Services is a leading Private Limited Company in Dubai specializing in Human Resource consultancy services. We offer job placements, recruitment, employment visas, and counseling to clients. We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer with 10 years of experience to drive our strategic vision and lead our talented team.

• Define and implement the company’s strategic direction and goals.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure overall efficiency.
• Foster relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Lead and mentor senior management, promoting team growth and development.
• Analyze market trends to drive business growth and expansion.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Required Skills :

• Proven leadership and management skills with a strong HR background.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of successful business development.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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SHAFONS Recruitment Services is a leading Private Limited Company in Dubai specializing in Human Resource consultancy services. We offer job placements, recruitment, employment visas, and counseling to clients. We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer with 10 years of experience to drive our strategic vision and lead our talented team.

• Define and implement the company's strategic direction and goals.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure overall efficiency.
• Foster relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Lead and mentor senior management, promoting team growth and development.
• Analyze market trends to drive business growth and expansion.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Required Skills :

• Proven leadership and management skills with a strong HR background.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of successful business development.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage multiple priorities effectively.

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Foreground is partnering with a leading drilling and engineering company headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) . This role is central to the organizations long-term strategy and growth within the Kingdoms dynamic energy landscape.

About the Role

The CEO will be the driving force behind the companys overall vision, responsible for delivering shareholder value while ensuring world-class operational performance. The role demands strong alignment with Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the broader global energy transition, balancing operational excellence with innovation and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a clear corporate strategy that drives long-term growth, profitability, and market leadership.
• Lead and oversee multi-billion-riyal drilling operations across land rigs and offshore assets.
• Represent the organization at board level, with government stakeholders, NOCs, and international partners.
• Drive expansion through M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships with global operators.
• Ensure strong governance, financial discipline, and adherence to ESG and sustainability frameworks.
• Champion digitalization, automation, and safety culture transformation.
• Build a high-performing executive team, embedding accountability and leadership depth across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• 20+ years in oilfield services, drilling, or energy engineering; 10+ years in C-suite roles.
• Proven success leading complex multi-country drilling operations and large-scale P&Ls.
• Board-level leadership experience with national and international operators.
• Strong track record in capital projects, joint ventures, and growth through partnerships.
• Experience driving transformation across digital drilling, ESG, and organizational culture.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Petroleum, or Business; MBA strongly preferred.

- (Task & Duties details )
1. Participating in developing /designing strategies and public objectives of the company.
2. Contribute to the implementation of required tasks to achieve the company’s mission and plans.
3. Monitoring the overall performance of the company and units.
4. Oversee the budget process and control the company’s general expenses and financial performance.
5. Managing, designing, and supervising the implementation of all programs, studies, and suggestions that would increase the efficiency of the company’s operating units and reduce associated costs.
6. Supervising and ensuring the health status of the company’s financial structure.
7. Planning and directing all activities related to the operations of mergers and strategic partnerships with other companies.

- (QA/QC) Tasks
1. Developing and implementing all quality management plans, including resources, systems, timescales, and financials, to support, contribute to, and integrate within the production systems and quality policies.
2. Taking, implementing, and following up on necessary corrective and preventive actions according to performance levels achieved.
3. Planning and supervising the implementation of internal auditing plans and schedules, studying results and recommendations.
4. Developing QA/QC reports to summarize quality management objectives, achievements, corrective and preventive procedures.

- (General Administrative Tasks )
1. Periodically meeting with subordinates to follow proceedings, discuss suggestions, and take appropriate actions; preparing operational plans related to strategies and suggestions.
2. Reviewing and analyzing periodic reports submitted by subordinates about work achievements and providing necessary recommendations.
3. Following up on the implementation of employment plans to determine re-

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Job Skills

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Management or equivalent; MBA is preferable.
2. At least 12 years of punctuated experience with 10 years in senior management positions.
3. Strategic leadership, change management.
4. Analytical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills.
5. Financial forecasting and analysis.
6. Operation development management.
7. Problem-solving management, decision-making, planning, and organizing.
8. Proficient in English and Arabic.

If interested and meeting the above criteria, please send your CV with a recent photo, mentioning the job title in the subject line to

About The Company

We are a trusted recruitment partner for organizations across the Middle East. Established in 2016, we specialize in delivering unparalleled talent solutions by leveraging our strategic market presence and understanding of evolving industry dynamics.

Our customer is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to contribute to success in the C-Suite domain.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3–7 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools/software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of compliance and governance standards
• Experience in the related industry
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments

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Foreground is partnering with a leading drilling and engineering company headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) . This role is central to the organization's long-term strategy and growth within Saudi Arabia's dynamic energy landscape.

About The Role

The CEO will be the driving force behind the company's overall vision, responsible for delivering shareholder value while ensuring world-class operational performance. The role demands strong alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the broader global energy transition, balancing operational excellence with innovation and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a clear corporate strategy that drives long-term growth, profitability, and market leadership.
• Lead and oversee multi-billion-riyal drilling operations across land rigs and offshore assets.
• Represent the organization at board level, with government stakeholders, NOCs, and international partners.
• Drive expansion through M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships with global operators.
• Ensure strong governance, financial discipline, and adherence to ESG and sustainability frameworks.
• Champion digitalization, automation, and safety culture transformation.
• Build a high-performing executive team, embedding accountability and leadership depth across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• 20+ years in oilfield services, drilling, or energy engineering; 10+ years in C-suite roles.
• Proven success leading complex multi-country drilling operations and large-scale P&Ls.
• Board-level leadership experience with national and international operators.
• Strong track record in capital projects, joint ventures, and growth through partnerships.
• Experience driving transformation across digital drilling, ESG, and organizational culture.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Petroleum, or Business; MBA strongly preferred.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

• Business Consulting and Services

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Join to apply for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO093) role at Foreground .

Foreground is partnering with a leading drilling and engineering company headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) . This role is central to the organization's long-term strategy and growth within Saudi Arabia's dynamic energy landscape.

About The Role

The CEO will be the driving force behind the company's overall vision, responsible for delivering shareholder value while ensuring world-class operational performance. The role demands strong alignment with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the broader global energy transition, balancing operational excellence with innovation and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a clear corporate strategy that drives long-term growth, profitability, and market leadership.
• Lead and oversee multi-billion-riyal drilling operations across land rigs and offshore assets.
• Represent the organization at board level, with government stakeholders, NOCs, and international partners.
• Drive expansion through M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships with global operators.
• Ensure strong governance, financial discipline, and adherence to ESG and sustainability frameworks.
• Champion digitalization, automation, and safety culture transformation.
• Build a high-performing executive team, embedding accountability and leadership depth across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• 20+ years in oilfield services, drilling, or energy engineering; 10+ years in C-suite roles.
• Proven success leading complex multi-country drilling operations and large-scale P&Ls.
• Board-level leadership experience with national and international operators.
• Strong track record in capital projects, joint ventures, and growth through partnerships.
• Experience driving transformation across digital drilling, ESG, and organizational culture.
• Advanced degree in Engineering, Petroleum, or Business; MBA strongly preferred.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

• Business Consulting and Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Foreground. by 2x

Get notified about new Chief Executive Officer jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

We are a trusted recruitment partner for organizations across the Middle East. Established in 2016, we specialize in delivering unparalleled talent solutions by leveraging our strategic market presence and understanding of evolving industry dynamics.

Our customer is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to contribute to success in the C-Suite domain.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 3–7 years of relevant experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools/software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Knowledge of compliance and governance standards
• Experience in the related industry
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
• Proven track record of delivering results
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments