head of strategy

Black & Grey HR is partnering with a diversified holding group to appoint a Head of Strategy. This is a group-level leadership role, working closely with the CEO and Board, responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s overall strategic agenda, driving growth, transformation, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead group strategy, enterprise planning, and performance management across businesses.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, M&A, investments, and new ventures.
• Drive commercial due diligence, feasibility studies, and transaction execution
• Partner with business leaders to optimize portfolio performance, synergies, and returns.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board; lead board-level strategy and investment discussions.
• Champion transformation initiatives and a data-driven, performance-focused culture.
  
  

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification from a reputed institution.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in leadership roles within large or diversified organizations.
• Prior exposure to multi-sector or holding company environments is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated track record in M&A, investments, and business expansion.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and commercial acumen.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and boards.
• Comfortable operating across industries, cultures, and levels of seniority.
• Sound judgment, high ownership mindset, and the ability to drive strategy through execution.
  
  

Benefits

• Best-in-the-market compensation and benefits, aligned with the seniority and impact of the role.
  
  

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the center of decision-making within a diversified group, influence board-level outcomes, and play a defining role in shaping the organization’s next phase of growth and transformation.

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