Overview
Role Purpose : - The director is accountable for translating Dubai SME’s strategic mandate into end-to-end execution. This role leads across multiple verticals startup incubation, ecosystem partnerships, capital mobilization, and internal performance to ensure measurable impact on entrepreneurship, SME growth, and national economic outcomes. Acting as both a strategic operator and ecosystem enabler, the Executive Director drives delivery excellence, ensures KPI alignment with D33 and North Star priorities, and fosters a culture of innovation and accountability.
Contract-1 Year Extendable
Responsibilities
- Ecosystem & Partnerships
- Operational & Performance Leadership
- People & Culture
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor Degree in Business, Innovation, Finance or Entrepreneurship (required)Master’s in business, Innovation, Finance, or Entrepreneurship (preferred)Professional Certifications are preferred (PMP, CFA. Certificate in VC and Private)Experience
10-15 years in VC, accelerators, venture studios, or government SME programsGCC or emerging market ecosystem experience preferredDirect P&L, fund, or incubator management with AED 10–15M+ scopeClosed or advised on 5+ early-stage investment roundsTechnical Skills
Strategic execution, KPI tracking, ecosystem building, financial modellingFamiliarity with CRM platforms, analytics toolsVision, agility, influence, execution ownership, founder empathyPublic policy and multi-stakeholder governance exposure preferredJob Details
Job function : Business DevelopmentIndustries : Government Administration#J-18808-Ljbffr