
Head of Group Strategy & Investments
Company: Qatar Airways Sector: Airline & Aviation SaveAbout the job
As Head of Group Strategy & Investment, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the company’s long-term vision and driving group-wide strategic initiatives. This includes supporting mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other growth opportunities that deliver sustainable shareholder value. The role demands a forward-looking leader with strong strategic acumen, investment expertise, and the ability to collaborate across diverse business units and senior stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of group-wide strategy and corporate development initiatives.
- Identify, evaluate, and execute high-impact opportunities including acquisitions, partnerships, and divestments.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align strategy with business objectives and shareholder priorities.
- Drive market intelligence, research, and analysis to anticipate trends and inform strategic decisions.
- Oversee due diligence, risk assessment, and integration planning for investments and partnerships.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective execution and value creation.
- Provide senior-level reporting, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with minimum 10 years of relevant experience OR High School/Vocational Qualification with 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Extensive experience in strategy development, corporate development, investment management, financial analysis, and project leadership.
- Aviation sector experience preferred.
Skills
- Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills with proven ability to engage at executive level.
- Track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management