Job Requisition ID: 171261
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
Overview of the role:
The Regional Head – Power & Marine Division is responsible for setting and executing the strategic and operational direction of the business across the region. This role leads all aspects of sales, service, and support for generator systems, energy storage solutions, and marine propulsion technologies. It combines commercial and technical leadership to drive growth, ensure customer satisfaction, and optimize team performance.
What you will do:
- Develop and execute regional strategies in line with divisional goals.
- Lead business growth across generator, energy storage, and marine engine product lines.
- Manage key client relationships and oversee major negotiations.
- Drive operational excellence across sales, service, engineering, and logistics.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Mentor and build high-performing cross-functional teams.
- Stay abreast of market and technological developments.
Required skills to be successful:
- Strong leadership and team management experience.
- Proven commercial and operational expertise in technical industries.
- Ability to drive business growth while maintaining customer focus.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
About the team:
You will lead a dynamic and cross-functional regional team spanning sales, service, engineering, and logistics functions. The team is focused on delivering top-tier technical solutions and outstanding customer experiences across industrial and marine markets.
What equips you for the role:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marine Technology, or Energy Systems (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in power generation, energy storage, or marine propulsion, including 5+ years in leadership.
- Deep technical understanding of generator systems, ESS, and inboard/outboard engines.
- Demonstrated success managing regional operations and P&L responsibilities.
- Strong industry network and market knowledge
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.