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Managing Director / General Manager – Qatar

Faststream Executive Search has partnered with a growing international technical services company seeking a commercially driven Managing Director to lead and expand its operations in Qatar.
This role will lead a small but established local team and take full responsibility for driving business growth, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring high-quality operational delivery. The business provides specialist engineering, repair and maintenance services to clients across the marine, energy and industrial sectors.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute the company’s growth strategy in Qatar.
  • Drive business development with key clients including EPC contractors, ship owners and energy operators.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners in the region.
  • Oversee operational performance, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery.
  • Manage the local team and develop a high-performance culture.
  • Take full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
Candidate Profile
  • Senior leadership experience within technical services, marine, oil & gas, or industrial engineering environments.
  • Strong commercial track record in business development and winning service contracts.
  • Experience managing operational delivery within project-based or service businesses.
  • Proven P&L responsibility.
  • Strong networks across the Qatar energy, marine or offshore ecosystem would be required.
  • Fluent English required; Arabic would be beneficial but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded leader to take ownership of a regional business and drive its next phase of growth in a dynamic and strategically important market.