CEO Real Estate Developer

Guildhall is hiring a CEO for a fast-growing property developer in the GCC region. You will work closely with the founders to professionalise operations. The business has built a solid sales track record and is now professionalising its operations. This is a build role with real P&L and investment authority, not a caretaker CEO seat. The role Own fundraising from individual and institutional investors across projects. Build financial models and feasibility studies for new acquisitions. Run day-to-day operations for a focused, efficient team. Manage delivery across live projects sold through broker channels. Take strategic decisions on new sites, sales pace and investor terms. Hiring a CEO in Dubai Uae A CEO at a Dubai-based residential or mixed-use developer typically owns fundraising, project feasibility and delivery, reporting to the founders or board rather than a corporate parent. Mid-market developers in this bracket often run lean, broker-driven sales models, so the CEO carries direct commercial and financial responsibility rather than delegating through layers of management. Demand for this profile has grown as founder-led developers reach a scale where raising institutional capital and expanding into new markets such as Saudi Arabia needs a full-time professional operator. Candidates who have run P&L and investor relations at a similar scale are well placed for these mandates.

Desired Candidate Profile

What you'll bring 15+ years leading a property developer in the UAE or wider GCC. Proven track record building financial models and feasibility studies. Experience raising capital from individual and institutional investors. Comfortable running lean, hands-on operations without large support teams.