Executive Director of Business Growth

Job Title: Executive Director of Business Growth

Role Purpose

The Executive Director Business Growth leads Cultural Assets Group’s mission to scale its impact through bold growth strategies, commercial ventures, and cultural innovation. The role is tasked with discovering, shaping, and leading initiatives that drive business expansion and transform creative ideas into commercially viable, investable opportunities. It involves working closely with internal stakeholders, creative teams, and external partners to ensure Cultural Assets Group remains at the forefront of cultural and economic relevance.

Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the Executive Director is also responsible for attracting investment into Group-developed IPs, converting creative ideas into investable ventures, and building high-value partnerships. Engaging with venture capital, private equity, government, and semi-governmental stakeholders to secure strategic partnerships and financial backing, , lastly representing the Group at the highest levels with investors, cultural stakeholders, and government partners.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Strategic Growth & Expansion

• Lead enterprise-level growth initiatives across cultural, experiential, and digital markets.
• Design new business models and ecosystems that align with CAG’s vision.
• Monitor global market trends to anticipate risks and opportunities.

2. IP Development & Commercialization

• Spearhead development of original intellectual properties (IPs) with high cultural and commercial value.
• Oversee feasibility studies, market validation, and launch strategies.
• Ensure IPs align with audience needs, sustainability goals, and commercial viability.

3. Investment & Fundraising

• Engage with venture capital, private equity, and government funds to attract investment into CAG’s ventures.
• Present strategic and financial cases to investors and partners.
• Negotiate and structure high-impact investment deals.

4. Partnerships, JVs & Acquisitions

• Lead the evaluation of joint ventures, acquisitions, and ecosystem partnerships.
• Build and manage relationships with government, semi-government, and private sector institutions.
• Secure flagship contracts and partnerships that enhance Group positioning.

5. Subsidiary Growth Alignment

• Collaborate with subsidiaries to ensure alignment of pipelines and growth strategies.
• Support subsidiaries in commercial expansion and scaling their IPs.
• Prevent duplication and maximize synergies across the Group.

6. Market Intelligence & Threat Analysis

• Track market dynamics, competitive threats, and audience shifts.
• Translate insights into proactive pivots and new opportunities.
• Establish continuous feedback systems for data-driven growth decisions.

7. Representation & Advocacy

• Act as the public-facing leader for business growth, representing CAG in high-level negotiations, forums, and strategic partnerships.
• Advocate for cultural investment as a driver of Vision 2030.
• Maintain a strong international presence to position CAG globally Leadership Profile ·    Visionary leader who can turn market signals into opportunity.
• Confident negotiator with experience working across public-private sectors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a creative sensibility and commercial rigor.
• Adept at navigating complexity, building trust, and steering long-term strategic growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategic Innovation, or Creative Industries; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• 12+ years’ leadership experience in growth strategy, commercialization, or cultural ventures.
• Proven success in attracting investment and managing large-scale partnerships.
• Deep understanding of creative economy, public sector funding, and venture capital ecosystems.
• Strong business modeling, financial acumen, and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in Arabic and English required; additional languages a plus.