COO

  • Category: Passenger Cars: Leadership
  • Location: United Arab Emirates
  • Salary: £260,000 - £270,000 per annum | OTE in excess of £500k
  • Benefits: Company Car, Housing Allowance, Annual Air Ticket, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Stock Options, Education Allowance, Annual Performance-based Bonus, Onboarding Bonus
  • Job Ref: 1890

Role Details

A globally renowned leader in both premium and volume passenger vehicles seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer to spearhead operations across their growing international business. With an impressive footprint spanning the UAE, wider GCC, Asia and Europe, this represents a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of a progressive automotive group at the cutting edge of the industry.

The Role
 

  • Developing and executing the strategic vision while providing hands-on leadership across all automotive divisions
  • Driving operational excellence throughout retail networks, aftersales operations and supply chain management
  • Implementing world-class processes to maximise profitability, enhance customer satisfaction and strengthen market positions
  • Leading digital transformation, AI and innovation programmes to ensure future readiness
  • Building, developing and mentoring senior leadership teams across multiple regions
  • Maintaining rigorous compliance with local regulations while upholding global corporate standards

Ideal Candidate

  • Minimum 15 years' progressive leadership experience in large-scale automotive operations
  • Demonstrated success in multi-site, multi-regional management (GCC experience preferred)
  • Expertise across both premium and volume vehicle segments
  • Outstanding financial acumen with proven P&L responsibility exceeding $1B
  • Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities with OEM partners and board members
  • Strategic thinker with outstanding operational execution skills
  • Culturally aware leader experienced in managing diverse, international teams
  • Genuine passion for automotive innovations and emerging technologies

The Package

  • Highly competitive tax-free executive remuneration package (base AED 101,700  – AED 105,611 per month)
  • Performance-related bonuses and long-term incentives
  • Comprehensive expatriate benefits package including accommodation, schooling and private healthcare

Application

Suitably qualified candidates should submit:

A comprehensive CV detailing relevant automotive leadership experience and key achievements, plus a covering letter outlining your suitability for this prestigious role

Note: Our client has indicated specific demographic preferences for this position as part of their ideal candidate profile. While we remain committed to equal opportunity principles, we wish to transparently communicate this consideration to ensure alignment of expectations.

For a confidential discussion about how these parameters may apply to your candidacy, we encourage qualified professionals to contact us directly.

This executive search is being conducted exclusively by HCP Automotive on behalf of our client.