Chief Executive Officer - Real Estate Development
Client of Ultimate Peaks Talent & Strategy
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Role Overview
A leading Saudi-based group is establishing and scaling a real estate development arm focused on logistics, warehousing, and industrial assets.
We are seeking a CEO who is first and foremost a real estate developer someone who has personally built, delivered, and commercialized warehouses to professional standards and can hit the ground running in the Saudi market from day one.
This is not a portfolio oversight or asset-light role.
This is a builder CEO mandate.
The Mandate
The CEO will have full ownership of strategy, development, execution, and commercialization of logistics and warehouse assets, supporting both internal operations and third-party clients.
You will be expected to:
- Take land and turn it into operational, income-generating assets
- Lead from feasibility through handover
- Work directly with contractors, consultants, and suppliers
- Apply global development standards, adapted to local Saudi realities
Key Responsibilities 1. Real Estate Development (Core Responsibility)
- Lead end-to-end development of:
- Storage warehouses
- Sorting & fulfillment centers
- Logistics and transport facilities
- Personally oversee:
- Land evaluation and feasibility studies
- Design standards and specifications
- Contractor selection and on-site execution
- Budget control, timelines, and quality
- Deep understanding of:
- Grade A / B / C warehouses and when to deploy each
- Ceiling heights (e.g. 8m+, 10 12m), flooring loads, docks, layouts
- First-mile, storage, sorting, and fulfillment use cases
- Operate confidently within the Saudi ecosystem, including:
- Contractors and subcontractors
- Materials and suppliers
- Authorities and approvals
- Local clients and operators
- Strong practical knowledge of:
- Local construction practices
- Cost drivers and lead times
- Common execution risks and how to mitigate them
- Own the real estate P&L, CAPEX, and ROI targets
- Lead build vs lease vs buy decisions
- Structure projects for:
- Speed to market
- Commercial viability
- Long-term asset value
- Oversee leasing, partnerships, and asset monetization
4. Business Development & Partnerships
- Build relationships with:
- Landowners
- Logistics operators
- Industrial tenants
- Strategic partners (local and international)
- Evaluate joint ventures and development partnerships
- Engage with international logistics and industrial real estate players where relevant
5. Leadership & Governance
- Build and lead a lean, execution-focused development team
- Set clear standards, governance, and delivery discipline
- Report to shareholders with clarity and ownership without losing execution focus
Desired Candidate Profile
Mandatory Experience (Non-Negotiable)
- Proven track record as a real estate developer, not just an operator or asset manager
- Direct, hands-on experience building and delivering warehouses or logistics assets
- Strong exposure to logistics, industrial, or fulfillment real estate
- Solid execution experience in Saudi Arabia (Gulf experience alone is not sufficient)
Technical & Commercial Strength
- Deep understanding of:
- Warehouse specifications and standards
- Construction methods and materials
- Contractor and consultant management
- Commercially sharp:
- Feasibility studies
- ROI analysis
- Monetization strategies
- Comfortable making fast, high-impact decisions on site
Leadership Style
- Hands-on, execution-driven
- Comfortable being on site and close to details
- Builder mentality not a boardroom-only executive
- Pragmatic, decisive, and accountable
Language
- Bilingual (Arabic & English) mandatory
What This Role Is NOT
- Not a pure strategy or governance role
- Not a passive asset management position
- Not suitable for candidates without direct warehouse development experience
Company Industry
- Real Estate
Department / Functional Area
- Administration
Keywords
- Chief Executive Officer - Real Estate Development
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Client of Ultimate Peaks Talent & Strategy
A leading Saudi-based group is establishing and scaling a real estate development arm focused on logistics, warehousing, and industrial assets.