Senior Strategy Director : Prestigious Education Institution

This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new cultural, educational and socio-economic strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact.

• Provide timely, insightful reports, robust analyses, and well-founded recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proactively manage the Abu Dhabi campus's strategic initiatives and priorities, aligning with our objectives and the UAE's educational goals.
• Lead strategic analyses related to the Abu Dhabi campus, identifying opportunities for growth and impact.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders at the prestigious academic institution and its Abu Dhabi campus.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with UAE government and private sector entities, and relevant international organisations.
• Maintain a deep understanding of global higher education trends.
• Effectively manage and develop the strategy team.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (essential); MBA / PhD (advantageous).
• 20+ years' related experience, with 10+ years in senior management.
• Preference given to candidates who possess strong mix of international management consulting experience, combined with extensive professional exposure and / or personal interest in the higher education sector.
• Proven success managing relationships with senior government stakeholders.
• Experience and interest in the geopolitics of the Gulf and MENA regions.

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