The Senior Vice President - Ports will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of multiple port assets under the group's portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in port operations, commercial management, stakeholder engagement, and people leadership across large, complex environments.Group-Level Oversight: Provide strategic direction and operational leadership across all ports within the group's portfolio.Commercial Strategy: Collaborate with commercial teams to maximise throughput, revenue, and customer satisfaction across multiple geographies.Transformation & Growth: Lead change initiatives, operational improvements, and digital transformation projects across ports.People Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and develop port GMs and their leadership teams; ensure succession planning and talent development.Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key liaison with government entities, regulators, JV partners, and other critical stakeholders.Risk & Compliance: Oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational continuity planning across all assets.Newly created position with a company expanding globally Dynamic and collaborative work environmentProven experience in a senior executive role overseeing multiple ports, preferably across different regions or countries.15+ years of progressive leadership experience in port management, commercial leadership, terminal operations, or maritime logistics.Strong commercial acumen with a track record of improving profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.Experience in group-level or regional leadership roles, managing cross-functional and culturally diverse teams.Exposure to public-private partnerships (PPPs), JV structures, and regulatory frameworks in the ports sector is highly desirable.Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.Our client is a leading ports and logistics group in the Middle East with a strong track record in operating and developing high-performing port assets across the region. With an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to operational excellence, they are now seeking a seasoned executive to lead their multi-port operations from a group-level perspective.Group-level role with strategic influence across a large and growing portfolio of assetsAttractive compensation and expat packageOpportunity to be part of a high-performing executive team in a region with significant growth potentialDynamic and future-facing organisation committed to innovation and excellence in port operations
