Overview
Responsible for managing and growing strategic relationships with influential companies in the Middle East and North Africa. Acts as the primary relationship owner for a portfolio of partners, connecting them to the World Economic Forum’s communities and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage trusted, long-term relationships with key partners at executive level.
- Collaborate with internal teams to design partnership engagements.
- Assess partner relationship health, impact, and effectiveness.
- Track performance against objectives and success metrics.
- Identify, assess, and manage partnership and market-related risks.
- Research and understand strategic priorities of partner organizations and regional business dynamics.
- Stay abreast of industry, technological, political, and social trends.
- Contribute insights and recommendations to the Forum’s regional strategy.
- Support country and industry strategy building through market and sector research.
Required Experience
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally involving senior-level exposure to the Middle East and North Africa, with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: portfolio or account management, strategic or market research, communications, management consulting, corporate strategy, or related client-facing roles.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field of study.
