Chief Executive Officer - Real Estate Development (Logistics & Warehousing)

Role Overview

A leading Saudi-based group is establishing and scaling a real estate development arm focused on logistics, warehousing, and industrial assets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Real Estate Development (Core Responsibility): Lead end-to-end development of storage warehouses, sorting & fulfillment centers, and logistics & transport facilities; personally oversee land evaluation and feasibility studies, design standards, contractor selection and on-site execution, budget control, timelines, and quality; deep understanding of grade A/B/C warehouses, ceiling heights, floor loads, docks, layouts, and use cases.
2. Saudi Market Execution: Operate confidently within the Saudi ecosystem, engaging contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, authorities, local clients, and operators; practical knowledge of local construction practices, cost drivers, lead times, and common execution risks.
3. Strategy, Commercial & P&L Ownership: Own the real estate P&L, CAPEX, and ROI targets; lead build vs lease vs buy decisions; structure projects for speed to market and long term asset value; oversee leasing, partnerships, and asset monetization.
4. Business Development & Partnerships: Build relationships with landowners, logistics operators, industrial tenants, and strategic partners; evaluate joint ventures and development partnerships; engage with international logistics and industrial real estate players.
5. Leadership & Governance: Build and lead a lean, execution focused development team; set clear standards, governance, and delivery discipline; report to shareholders with clarity and ownership.

Mandatory Experience (Non Negotiable)

• Proven track record as a real estate developer, not just an operator or asset manager.
• Direct, hands on experience building and delivering warehouses or logistics assets.
• Strong exposure to logistics, industrial, or fulfillment real estate.
• Solid execution experience in Saudi Arabia (Gulf experience alone is not sufficient).

Technical & Commercial Strength

• Deep understanding of warehouse specifications and standards, construction methods and materials, contractor and consultant management.
• Commercially sharp: feasibility studies, ROI analysis, monetization strategies.
• Comfortable making fast, high impact decisions on site.

Leadership Style

• Hands on, execution driven; comfortable being on site and close to details.
• "Builder mentality" - not a boardroom only executive.
• Pragmatic, decisive, and accountable.

Language

Bilingual (Arabic & English) - mandatory.

What This Role Is NOT

Not a pure strategy or governance role; not a passive asset management position; not suitable for candidates without direct warehouse development experience.

Engagement

This is a confidential executive search. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates under NDA.