Summary
LINKVIVA is hiring a Chief Growth Officer for its UAE-based business. The role leads the full commercial function, including marketing, business development, account management, sponsorship, strategy and pitching, while driving regional growth and revenue diversification. Responsibilities include managing pricing, forecasting and P&L, building commercial capabilities, and leading senior government and corporate relationships across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia. Applicants need senior commercial leadership experience and must be based in or relocating to the UAE with full working rights.
The posting
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ABOUT US
At LINKVIVA, we believe the most powerful experiences do more than bring people together. They shape how destinations are seen, how brands are felt and how moments are remembered.
For more than 20 years, we have partnered with governments and leading brands across the UAE and beyond to imagine, create and deliver large-scale experiences across tourism, destinations, wellness, sport, real estate and entertainment. Together, we have delivered more than 1,000 events and welcomed over 5 million people.
Our strength lies in one integrated team, bringing strategy, branding, creative, production and marketing together under one roof, from concept to execution — allowing us to protect the vision, simplify complexity and deliver every experience with creativity, care and precision.
From creating Kayan Wellness Festival, awarded Best Festival of the Year 2025, to growing Liwa Village into a destination experience, bringing communities together through Dubai Run and Dubai Ride, and shaping e& MOTB as a flagship of Dubai Shopping Festival for eight consecutive years, we create legacy experiences with the power to grow, evolve and become part of a destination's story.
We don't just deliver events. We build legacy experiences that grow audiences, elevate brands, and put destinations on the map.
Our Energy (Values) – The 5Ps
People – We rise by lifting others.
Positivity – We see the light, even in chaos.
Perfection – Not flawless. But fearless in chasing better.
Pioneering – We break molds, not rules.
Passion – We lead with fire in the belly.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
Own the commercial engine – Take full ownership of growth across one of the region's most respected experiential agencies, from brand and pitch through to client retention.
Build something, don't inherit it – A newly created executive seat with a real mandate to shape the commercial function, not just run it.
A regional growth canvas – Lead expansion across the UAE, the wider GCC and Saudi Arabia, in one of the most dynamic events markets in the world.
A genuine seat at the table – Operate as a co-equal partner alongside operations and finance leadership, with direct influence on the direction of the business.
A people-first culture – Join a team that lives its 5Ps and treats culture as a shared asset, not an afterthought.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Chief Growth Officer is the commercial heartbeat of LINKVIVA. Owning the full revenue lifecycle, from brand and business development through pitch, account management, sponsorship and strategy, you will drive the next phase of growth and diversification for the business across the UAE and the wider GCC.
This is a newly created C-suite role. You will integrate, restructure and elevate the existing commercial function, partner rather than replace, and build the structure, discipline and capability that scale a high-performing agency. You will own senior government and corporate relationships at the most senior level, activate our in-market Saudi presence, and operate as a co-equal member of the senior leadership team.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Commercial Growth & Strategy
Own the commercial engine end to end: Marketing, Business Development, Account Management, Sponsorship, Strategy and Pitch.
Set and drive the commercial strategy that grows and diversifies the business across the region.
Own commercial discipline: pricing, forecasting, margin and P&L accountability.
Revenue Diversification & New Markets
Lead diversification of the revenue base, expanding corporate, MICE and Saudi Arabia revenue streams.
Activate LINKVIVA's in-market Saudi infrastructure and pipeline to grow KSA business.
Build and scale a corporate and MICE business-development function with clear structure and KPIs.
Clients & Stakeholders
Own key government and corporate client relationships at C-suite and ministerial level.
Represent LINKVIVA institutionally and lead senior, board-level commercial conversations.
Grow enterprise relationships that turn first wins into long-term partnerships.
Team Leadership & Capability
Integrate, elevate and develop the existing commercial team, partnering with the current Head of Commercial.
Hire, structure and coach commercial talent to build a high-performing, scalable function.
Partner with People leadership on culture, talent and team development.
ABOUT YOU
Growth Strategist – You diversify revenue and scale commercial performance, and you know how to turn strategy into pipeline and pipeline into wins.
Relationship Builder – You build trust with C-level and ministerial government, corporate and sponsor stakeholders, and you play the long game.
Commercial Team Builder – You build, integrate and elevate high-performing commercial teams; you develop talent rather than clear the deck.
Founder-Minded & Co-Equal – You own the business as 'ours', partner operations and finance leadership as equals, and lead with maturity in a founder-led environment.
Emotionally Intelligent – You earn trust across an established leadership team, influence with credibility, and treat culture as a shared asset.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
Senior commercial leadership experience with full P&L ownership at scale, accountable for board-level strategic decisions.
A proven track record in enterprise business development and C-level key account leadership, comfortable negotiating with ministers and corporate CEOs (this is enterprise BD, not sales management).
Experience building a business development or commercial function from the ground up, and integrating and elevating existing talent, not just leading an established one.
Regional GCC experience: worked in or sold to the UAE, Saudi Arabia or the broader GCC, with a strong understanding of government procurement and relationship-based decision-making.
The credibility and institutional presence to represent a business to boards and senior external stakeholders.
Bachelor's degree; MBA or equivalent commercial or leadership qualification preferred.
Based in (or relocating to) the UAE with full working rights, and available to lead across the GCC.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL STAND OUT IF YOU:
A background in events, experiences or MICE.
Fluent in both Arabic and English.
An existing network of UAE government relationships.
Relationships within the Saudi Vision 2030 ecosystem.
Board or advisory experience.
HOW WE WORK – OUR WAYS OF WORKING
We operate in environments where precision, speed and trust are expected. Our Ways of Working define how we consistently perform at that level — and they apply to everyone, from leaders to team members, freelancers and partners. Here’s how the 5Ps show up in action:
Pioneering – Smarter, Simpler, Faster. We simplify how we work, remove unnecessary layers and approval loops, and change anything that creates friction without value.
Perfection – Right-Sized Excellence. We apply precision where it counts and efficiency everywhere else — clarity on the ask before we start, no over-engineering.
Passion – Channelled Energy, Not Burnout. We focus energy where it matters and support each other through critical phases. No “hero” mindset; we don’t glorify exhaustion.
Positivity – Constructive, Solution-Focused Energy. Under pressure we bring solutions and ownership. We protect momentum through intentional communication and shared wins.
People – Respecting Time, Energy and Roles. We speak to each other, not about each other. Professional maturity and direct, respectful communication are expected.
Operating at an elite standard means clear communication, one owner per project, deadlines as commitments, and risks raised with solutions. We combine creative intensity with professional discipline — this is how LINKVIVA builds to last.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Here’s what to expect after you apply:
- Discovery Call (30 mins) – Initial conversation with our HR team to understand your fit.
- 1st Level Interview – Meet the hiring manager to discuss your experience and suitability.
- Predictive Index Assessment – Complete a brief behavioural assessment to better understand your work style.
- 2nd Level Interview – Panel interview with senior leaders for culture fit and leadership alignment.
- Background References – We’ll reach out to your past professional contacts.
- Offer Stage – If all goes well, we’ll extend a formal offer to join the team!