Managing Director, Creative Operations

Managing Director, Creative Operations - Doha

An international creative group with a global presence is establishing a new hub in Doha to support its increasing portfolio of work and high-profile events across the region. We are seeking an inspiring Managing Director, Creative Operations to lead this office, overseeing operations, production delivery, and client engagement. This role combines commercial leadership with creative vision, managing a £15m-turnover entity to deliver brand-defining experiences and events for some of the world's most influential clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Establish and lead the Doha office as a central base for regional operations, ensuring alignment with global strategy and group objectives.
• Operational Oversight: Take full P&L responsibility for the entity, managing budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance.
• Creative & Production Management: Oversee the planning and delivery of large-scale, high-profile events and creative productions, ensuring innovative and world-class execution.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with sovereign wealth groups, family offices, luxury brands, and global artists, acting as a senior point of contact.
• Creative Direction: Work alongside international creative teams to integrate visionary ideas with operational excellence.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and inspire a high-performing multi-disciplinary team in Doha, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence.
• Market Development: Represent the group at the highest levels in Qatar and the wider GCC, developing strategic partnerships and business opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Proven senior leadership experience within creative agencies, luxury events, or fashion-related industries.
• Background running a business or department with a turnover around £15m or more.
• Strong expertise across both operational delivery and creative client leadership.
• Deep understanding of working with UHNWIs, sovereign wealth offices, or elite cultural clients.
• Ability to engage and collaborate with leading fashion brands, artists, and creative innovators.
• Excellent communication, diplomacy, and relationship management at senior levels.
• International experience, preferably with GCC exposure or willingness to relocate.

Offer

• Executive leadership role with autonomy to build and manage the Doha creative hub.
• Opportunity to influence landmark luxury and fashion projects with global impact.
• Competitive and comprehensive executive package reflective of seniority.