Chief Marketing Officer

LHH Middle East is partnering with a leading regional financial institution in the search for a Chief Marketing Officer to lead the bank’s strategic marketing and brand agenda across the Middle East.The CMO will play a pivotal role in elevating the bank’s brand presence, driving client engagement, and expanding market share across key regional markets. This executive will bring a sophisticated understanding of the regional banking landscape, cultural dynamics, and customer behavior across retail, corporate, and private banking segments. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader capable of aligning marketing strategy with business growth ambitions, leading high-performing teams, and delivering measurable impact across multiple channels.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Marketing Leadership: Design and execute regional marketing strategies aligned with corporate priorities to enhance visibility, competitiveness, and customer engagement.Brand Development & Client Engagement: Drive integrated campaigns that strengthen brand equity, loyalty, and acquisition across key banking segments.Regional Leadership: Lead and mentor marketing and communications teams across major financial hubs, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.Market Growth: Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities and emerging customer segments in alignment with regulatory and cultural frameworks.Budget & Performance Management: Oversee marketing budgets and ensure optimal ROI through data-driven insights and integrated marketing execution.Compliance & Reputation Stewardship: Safeguard brand integrity and ensure adherence to regulatory standards and governance best practices.About YouBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in marketing within banking or financial services, including at least 5 years in a VP or Director-level capacity.Strong understanding of Middle Eastern banking markets, customer trends, and regulatory environments.Demonstrated success in brand strategy, client engagement, and digital marketing transformation within financial institutions.Fluency in Arabic and English highly desirable.Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Willingness to travel and operate across diverse markets.About LHHHeadquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, LHH is a global Executive Search and talent solutions partner with more than 25 years of experience. Operating across 60 countries with over 12,000 professionals, LHH is part of The Adecco Group, a Fortune Global 500 organization. We combine global scale with deep local expertise to help organizations build leadership capability and navigate the evolving talent landscape.