Director of Strategy

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for ,webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platforms in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales.

Role Overview :

The Director of Strategy will lead the development and execution of webook.com growth strategy, driving market expansion, business performance, and long-term value creation. This role partners closely with executives and cross-functional teams to identify new opportunities, analyze market trends, and deliver data-driven strategic initiatives that position Webook.com as a market leader both in KSA and globally.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead the creation of the annual business plan from a strategic and innovative perspective, ensuring full alignment with the company’s vision and goals.
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives and measurable OKRs across departments.
• Oversee the Strategy Management Office (SMO) to track progress, manage interdependencies, and ensure accountability in strategy execution.
• Establish and lead quarterly strategy reviews with senior leadership to evaluate performance and recommend course corrections.

Market & Business Growth

• Identify and execute initiatives to strengthen market leadership in KSA through detailed analysis of competitive dynamics, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Conduct deep market analysis to anticipate shifts in consumer behavior and emerging competitive threats.
• Lead the development of market entry strategies for new international territories, assessing opportunities, risks, and regulatory requirements.
• Build frameworks to evaluate and prioritize global expansion opportunities, including partnerships, acquisitions, and organic growth initiatives.

Innovation & Transformation

• Develop and propose innovative business models and digital initiatives to enhance growth and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for new products or process improvements that provide a competitive advantage.
• Champion innovation across the organization, fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.

Data & Insights

• Partner with analytics, finance, and product teams to define KPIs and dashboards that measure the success of strategic initiatives.
• Synthesize complex data into actionable insights to guide executive decision-making.
• Monitor and measure the effectiveness of strategic initiatives, providing regular performance reports and insights to key stakeholders.

Partnerships, M&A & Investment

• Identify and evaluate potential strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or acquisitions aligned with long-term objectives.
• Lead business case development, due diligence, and post-merger integration planning when required.
• Build structured frameworks for assessing strategic fit, investment return, and risk exposure.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the executive team, providing insights grounded in market intelligence and business performance.
• Communicate strategic plans and outcomes effectively to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
• Develop high-impact presentations and strategic proposals for investors, partners, and clients.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and mentor a high-performing strategy team, fostering analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and innovation.

• Develop internal capabilities in market analysis, scenario planning, and strategic execution.

• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or business development, with a proven record in driving growth and market expansion.

• Demonstrated experience in international market entry and global strategy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities, with experience influencing senior executives and cross-functional teams.

• Background in the technology, digital, or high-growth industries is a strong plus.

• Solid financial acumen and experience developing business cases and ROI models.

• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, including experience preparing executive and investor presentations.

• Familiarity with OKRs, agile strategy execution, or digital transformation programs preferred.

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.