Package: AED 75,000 per month + ESOP

A Berlin-headquartered AI start-up is appointing a CEO for the Middle East to lead regional strategy, commercial growth, and end-to-end execution. This is a true “build and scale” mandate: you’ll take ownership of market entry/expansion, revenue, partnerships, team build-out, and operational delivery, acting as the senior face of the business across the GCC.

You will define the go-to-market plan, validate product–market fit with regional customers, and build a predictable pipeline across enterprise and strategic accounts. You’ll lead complex sales cycles, shape pricing and packaging, and create the partner ecosystem (systems integrators, channel partners, government and semi-government stakeholders where relevant). Internally, you’ll build the regional team and operating rhythm, ensuring strong hiring, performance management, and delivery standards. You’ll work closely with the Berlin HQ leadership and product teams, translatin...