Director, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) for Art Basel partnership

Title | Director, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) for Art Basel partnership

Location | Doha, Qatar full time

Salary | up to 85,000 QAR plus benefits

Qatar Sports Investments is seeking a visionary and accomplished leader to spearhead their partnership with Art Basel, as they prepare to launch the first-ever Art Basel fair in Qatar in February 2026. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the world’s most prestigious cultural events in a new and dynamic setting.

As Director, you will serve as the lead representative for QSI in this high-profile international collaboration. You will work closely with Qatari stakeholders, including Qatar Museums , QC+, and Qatar Airways, ensuring alignment with Art Basel’s global standards while embracing Qatar’s distinctive cultural identity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the launch and execution of Art Basel Qatar, aligning with Art Basel’s global vision and local strategy.
• Operational Oversight: Lead all fair operations locally and internationally, representing QSI across committees.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the main liaison with Qatari government entities, cultural institutions, and private partners.
• Financial Management: Oversee multimillion-dollar budgets with a focus on efficiency and excellence.
• Sponsorship & Partnerships: Secure and manage high-value sponsorships and strategic partnerships.
• Team Leadership: Guide cross-functional teams across QSI and Art Basel to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Marketing Support: Contribute to marketing and media strategies with internal and external partners.
• Compliance & Risk: Uphold local regulations, royal protocol, and global ethical standards.

Key Requirements

• Experience in leadership roles within large-scale fairs or major cultural/sporting events where you are involved with leading sponsor and partnership relationships.
• Proven track record in securing and managing high-level sponsorships with corporations, luxury brands, and/or public sector bodies.
• Strong ability to manage complex budgets and reporting structures.
• Deep understanding of the Middle East cultural landscape and strong existing relationships within global brands.
• Skilled in managing diverse, high-performing teams in fast-paced and high-profile environments.
• Outstanding presentation and stakeholder engagement skills; fluency in English required, Arabic highly desirable.

Ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Art Basel in Qatar?

Apply now together with your CV and be part of a globally significant cultural moment with Qatar Sports Investments.