Managing Director - Qatar

#WeAreAverdaAbout UsAverda is the leading waste management and recycling company in the emerging world, operating in India and across the Middle East and Africa. The company provides a broad and specialised range of services to over 60,000 clients - large and small - across private and public sectors. These include the municipal authorities of major cities and household names in a wide range of sectors including oil & gas, automotive, retail and hospitality.

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Dubai, Averda increasingly focuses on providing sustainable solutions which extract value from waste, reducing use of the planet’s limited natural resources and driving the circular economy. The company’s portfolio of services ranges from collecting bins and cleaning city streets to sorting, composting, recycling and disposing of household waste as well as safely managing highly-regulated hazardous waste streams including medical waste and dangerous chemicals. Recent investments have further developed the company’s waste treatment capabilities, with the goal of providing circular recovery options in all markets.

The company currently employs over 9,000 people worldwide, helping to provide secure employment amongst the communities it serves. Protection of environmental and human health is the company’s highest priority, and it operates in full compliance with international standards for quality control wherever it operates, currently: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Morocco, South Africa and India. Our MissionTo treat, recover and recycle more than 80% of the waste that flows through our fleet and facilities using innovative sustainable solutions that satisfy our customers’ needs. For over 30 years, we’ve taken pride in keeping cities, communities, and the environment clean and sanitary.

But today we go far beyond just cleaning. We provide a full end-to-end service for our clients across developing and emerging economies who, like us, care about what happens to their waste. Together, we find solutions which recover or unlock the value in materials others call ‘waste’. We use the latest technology and our best creative minds to solve environmental problems and ensure we leave a cleaner and more sustainable world for our children. Our ValuesDeliver. Care. InspireOur values remain the same as the day we were founded - deliver, care and inspire. We deliver for our clients.

We care for our planet and our people. We inspire others through our actions. Our VisionOur world without waste. We share a vision of a world where materials are not merely discarded, but are reused, recycled, and recovered. A world without waste. Role SummaryAs the Managing Director for Qatar, you will spearhead a transformative journey towards a world without waste. You will lead and direct a dynamic business unit, providing strategic guidance to achieve our ambitious objectives.

With complete P&L ownership within a matrix framework, you'll identify, originate, and capture revenue growth opportunities, fostering market penetration and enhancing client relationships. With a focus on operational excellence and collections, you'll ensure quality service delivery while developing and implementing growth strategies, aiming for a 2-3X business growth over the next 3-5 years. Your energy, authenticity, and personable approach will be instrumental in generating leads and building strong cross-functional relationships, inspiring teams to excel and delivering on our promise of a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop the country strategy and its 5-year plan in line with Averda’s corporate strategy and in collaboration with Averda’s senior leadership. Build and maintain Averda’s brand perception and reputation across all internal and external stakeholders in the country. Lead internal and external resources in identifying, developing, and executing new and existing investment projects on a country basis. Manage key client and account relationships at a senior level to deliver the committed services and products. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key government and regulatory authorities to protect present and future business interests.

Support, guide and advise delivery teams on operations and project matters, especially related to projects finance, customers and cash/collection. Work with the Service Lines in country to build marketing, commercial and customer strategies to ensure volume retention and growth. Lead, motivate and develop country team, setting the leadership benchmark across the country. Promote Averda’s positive work culture and values. Required QualificationsDegree in Business Management or EngineeringMaster’s in Business Administration (advantageous)Fluent in English & Arabic (written and spoken)Wide knowledge of Environment Services industry, specifically the following service lines:

City Cleaning & Collection, Treatment and DisposalFinancial management and wider management principlesIf you think you have what it takes to make the world a cleaner place, if you can see value where others see waste and if you aren’t afraid of a challenge, why not start your journey with us today. Averda welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, actively promotes diversity in the workforce, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*