Head of Corporate Governance

Job description:

Purpose of the Job

The Global Head of Corporate Governance plays a pivotal role in overseeing and directing the comprehensive corporate governance framework across all subsidiaries of Aramex PJSC worldwide. This role is entrusted with managing the secretarial functions that underpin corporate compliance and governance excellence in line with company policies and local regulatory requirements.

Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel, the position ensures seamless coordination between subsidiary directors, management teams, and stakeholders, fostering transparent communication and robust governance practices that align with Aramex’s strategic vision.

While this role does not serve as the Board Secretary for Aramex PJSC itself, it serves as a crucial liaison working closely with the Board Secretary to harmonize governance initiatives across the group.

Work with the General Counsel, Regional Legal Counsels, and Board Secretary of Aramex PJSC (where relevant), to:

• Oversee all corporate files of all Subsidiaries from an implementation perspective in accordance with the company’s strategy and direction as communicated by the Group General Counsel and in coordination with Regional Legal Counsels, external company secretaries, and PROs, including registration of new legal entities, drafting Memorandums and Articles of Associations, shareholders and board resolutions/minutes, transfer of shares, appointment/change of directors and officers, preparing PoAs, do all necessary filings in accordance with local laws and regulations.
• Establish the governance framework, policies and procedures for the Group, Act as an advisor on corporate files and transactions, including M&A transactions.
• Help manage Conflicts of Interest and Related Party transactions matters in accordance with Aramex PJSC’s corporate and governance policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage a network of external company secretaries, and align them with the company’s policy and direction. Manage secretariat budget, including external company secretaries’ fees across the network and report the same to General Counsel.
• Ensure necessary signoffs are in place.
• Create and maintain a corporate calendar for all Subsidiaries including agenda items for the year for the board and shareholders meetings of Subsidiaries, filing and compliance requirements, etc., in compliance with the subsidiary bylaws and corporate/constitutional documents, and applicable laws.
• Conduct and keep records of all minutes of meetings and general Board correspondence for all Subsidiaries in accordance with the corporate/constitutional documents on each Subsidiary.
• Entity Management: Create and maintain up-to-date corporate profiles for all Subsidiaries, handle and be responsible for proper archiving and filing of all corporate files and documents both physically and on a dedicated platform. Own, build, and manage Dilitrust platform (the company’s entity management platform).
• Recruit, manage, and retain a team of Secretaries and Corporate Governance Officers.  Assess the performance of the team and individuals and oversee their development of skills and abilities.
• Build the legal framework of corporate governance for the Group, and propose, draft, review, update and implement the company’s global governance policies for the company and all Subsidiaries, including complying with all applicable economic substance regulations. This includes the company’s global Authority Matrix, governance policy, related party transactions, and others, in line with the UAE SCA regulations and all other applicable laws and regulations.
• Report to the Group General Counsel, Regional Legal Counsels and members of the board of Subsidiaries on any changes in governance legislation or law, as necessary and helpful for the board’s ability to exercise its duties.
• Ensure boards are operating in full compliance with the local laws and regulations and provide the necessary training for directors.
• Serve as the point of contact for Regional Legal Counsels for all corporate matters and tasks.
• Provide the legal team, board members of subsidiaries and all other stakeholders will training sessions on governance as required by the Group General Counsel from time to time

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law from an accredited institution is required; possession of a Master’s degree in Law from jurisdictions such as the UK, US, or Australia is highly advantageous.
• Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years post-qualification experience specializing in corporate law, corporate governance, and company secretarial practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing group-level corporate governance functions and secretarial responsibilities across multiple subsidiaries.
• Proven track record in delivering governance training and workshops to Board members and key organizational teams.
• Hands-on familiarity with Dilitrust or comparable entity management software platforms is essential to effectively manage corporate recordkeeping and compliance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, combined with excellent presentation and communication capabilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and analytical skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Experience within the Logistics and Transportation sector is desirable but not mandatory.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken, is required; proficiency in French represents a valuable additional asset.
• A collaborative, approachable demeanor with a focus on accuracy, results, and continuous improvement.

Application Deadline: January 16th, 2026

Aramex is excited to invite talented and motivated individuals to apply for The Head Of Corporate Governance role. Please ensure your application is submitted before the deadline to be considered for this fantastic opportunity. Dont miss out on the chance to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact in the logistics industry. Apply now!

• Building Outstanding Teams
• Setting a clear direction
• Simplification
• Collaborate & break silos
• Execution & Accountability
• Growth mindset
• Innovation
• Inclusion
• External focus

• Communication Skills
• Corporate Laws
• Corporate Governance
• Analytical Thinking