Chief Commercial Officer (Retail & Consumer)

On behalf of a leading, diversified consumer group with a significant regional footprint, we are conducting an executive search for a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).This is a senior leadership role with broad commercial and operational accountability across a complex, multi-category portfolio spanning retail and consumer businesses. The CCO will partner closely with the Group CEO and executive leadership team to drive sustainable growth, margin expansion, and disciplined execution at scale.The role is designed for a hands‑on, high‑impact operator who thrives in fast‑paced, performance‑driven environments and can translate commercial strategy into measurable results.Key ResponsibilitiesCommercial & Strategic LeadershipOwn and drive end-to-end commercial performance across multiple business unitsTranslate group strategy into clear execution plans, KPIs, and growth roadmapsAct as a key thought partner to the Group CEO on performance, risk, and strategic prioritiesP&L & Performance ManagementFull accountability for commercial P&L deliveryDrive revenue growth, margin optimization, pricing strategy, and working capital efficiencyEstablish rigorous performance governance, dashboards, and operating cadenceMulti-Business & Multi-Market OversightLead commercial and operational oversight across diverse retail formats and geographiesEnsure consistency in commercial frameworks while allowing market agilitySupport expansion, turnaround, and optimization initiatives where requiredTransformation & ScaleLead large-scale commercial and operational transformation programsStrengthen category management, private label, pricing, and promotional effectivenessImprove processes, systems, and cross-functional collaboration across Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and HRLeadership & CultureLead and develop senior commercial and operational leadersBuild a culture of accountability, speed, and ownershipServe as a visible, credible executive leader with strong stakeholder presenceCandidate ProfileExperienceProven senior leadership experience as CCO, COO, EVP, MD, or equivalentDemonstrated success managing large, multi-category retail or consumer platforms with full P&L accountabilityStrong experience in private label development, category management, and margin expansion is essentialExperience within pharmacy retail, health & wellness retail, cash & carry, value/discount formats, or multi-format consumer environments preferredProven track record operating within the GCC or broader Middle East region is requiredExposure to multi-country operations is highly desirableStrong commercial acumen with an execution-driven mindsetDeep understanding of margin management, category performance, and operational disciplineData-driven decision-maker with a bias for actionComfortable leading transformation in dynamic, growth-oriented environmentsHands‑on, decisive, and resilientCredible with CEOs, Boards, and senior stakeholdersAble to challenge constructively and drive outcomesOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr