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Chief Executive Officer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Foreground is partnering with a leading drilling and engineering company headquartered in Riyadh Saudi Arabia to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role is central to the organizations long-term strategy and growth within the Kingdoms dynamic energy landscape.
About the Role
The CEO will be the driving force behind the companys overall vision responsible for delivering shareholder value while ensuring world-class operational performance. The role demands strong alignment with Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the broader global energy transition balancing operational excellence with innovation and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement a clear corporate strategy that drives long-term growth profitability and market leadership.
- Lead and oversee multi-billion-riyal drilling operations across land rigs and offshore assets.
- Represent the organization at board level with government stakeholders NOCs and international partners.
- Drive expansion through M&A joint ventures and strategic partnerships with global operators.
- Ensure strong governance financial discipline and adherence to ESG and sustainability frameworks.
- Champion digitalization automation and safety culture transformation.
- Build a high-performing executive team embedding accountability and leadership depth across the business.
Qualifications & Experience
- 20 years in oilfield services drilling or energy engineering; 10 years in C-suite roles.
- Proven success leading complex multi-country drilling operations and large-scale P&Ls.
- Board-level leadership experience with national and international operators.
- Strong track record in capital projects joint ventures and growth through partnerships.
- Experience driving transformation across digital drilling ESG and organizational culture.
- Advanced degree in Engineering Petroleum or Business; MBA strongly preferred.
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Administrative Experience
- Google Suite
