General Manager/VP – Strategy & Transformation (Investments)
Dubai, UAE
Execution on: Agribusiness / Agriculture & Food Processing
Generalist M&A profiles welcomed.
I am currently partnering with a well-capitalised investment platform that is actively deploying capital across Africa and seeking an experienced investment professional to join its Dubai-based team.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual with a strong background in Private Equity, Investment Banking, Principal Investments, Corporate Development, or M&A to take a leading role in evaluating, executing, and managing strategic investment opportunities across multiple African markets.
Primary Focus of execution would be: Agribusiness / Agriculture & Food Processing
Key Responsibilities
- Leading end-to-end investment and M&A transactions
- Financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution
- Developing investment cases and presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders
- Working closely with operating businesses on strategic growth initiatives
- Driving portfolio value creation and transformation projects
- Building relationships with management teams, advisors, and financial institutions across the region
Requirements
- 12–20 years of relevant experience
- Strong transaction execution experience across M&A and investments
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation capabilities
- Experience within Private Equity, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, or Principal Investments
- Emerging markets and/or Africa exposure (preferred but not essential)
- Arabic language skills are advantageous but not required
- Dubai-based role
- Significant exposure to Africa with regular travel required
- Long-term international career progression opportunities available