Group CEO (Property)

The Group CEO will be responsible for setting and executing the overall strategic direction of the property development group, driving sustainable growth, profitability, and shareholder value. This role places a strong emphasis on financial stewardship, capital allocation, and balance sheet optimisation alongside operational excellence across the property lifecycle. Key Responsibilities1. Strategic LeadershipDefine and execute the Group’s long-term strategy across development, investment, and asset management.Identify growth opportunities including landbank expansion, joint ventures, and new market entry.Align business units (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use) under a cohesive strategic framework.2. Financial Leadership & Capital Management (Core Focus)Drive overall financial performance including revenue growth, margins, and return on invested capital (ROIC).Lead capital allocation decisions across projects, ensuring optimal deployment of funds.Oversee funding strategy including debt structuring, refinancing, and capital raising (equity/debt markets).Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, and capital partners.Ensure robust cash flow management, cost control, and project-level financial discipline.Lead feasibility studies, IRR modelling, and investment committee approvals.3. Development & Operations OversightOversee end-to-end property development lifecycle: land acquisition, planning, design, construction, sales, and handover.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.Drive operational efficiencies across construction, procurement, and project management.4. Governance & Risk ManagementEstablish strong governance frameworks across the Group.Manage enterprise risks including market cycles, regulatory compliance, and project execution risks.Work closely with the Board on reporting, strategy alignment, and key decision-making.5. Commercial & Sales PerformanceOversee sales and marketing strategy to drive take-up rates and revenue.Ensure product-market fit across developments.Monitor market trends and adjust pricing, positioning, and product mix accordingly.6. Stakeholder ManagementAct as the primary interface with Board members, shareholders, investors, regulators, and key partners.Build strategic partnerships (JV partners, landowners, institutional investors).Represent the Group externally to enhance brand positioning and credibility.7. Leadership & Talent DevelopmentBuild and lead a high-performing executive team across finance, development, and commercial functions.Drive a performance-oriented culture with strong accountability and execution focus.RequirementsKey Requirements Proven track record as CEO / Deputy CEO / MD / Group CFO within a property developer.Strong financial background (ideally prior experience in investment, corporate finance, or as CFO).Demonstrated experience in:Large-scale property development projectsCapital raising and financial structuringManaging P&L at group levelStrong understanding of property cycles, land valuation, and development economics.Experience working with Boards and institutional investors.High commercial acumen with the ability to balance growth and financial discipline.The Group CEO will be responsible for setting and executing the overall strategic direction of the property development group, driving sustainable growth, profitability, and shareholder value. This role places a strong emphasis on financial stewardship, capital allocation, and balance sheet optimisation alongside operational excellence across the property lifecycle. Key Responsibilities1. Strategic LeadershipDefine and execute the Group’s long-term strategy across development, investment, and asset management.Identify growth opportunities including landbank expansion, joint ventures, and new market entry.Align business units (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use) under a cohesive strategic framework.2. Financial Leadership & Capital Management (Core Focus)Drive overall financial performance including revenue growth, margins, and return on invested capital (ROIC).Lead capital allocation decisions across projects, ensuring optimal deployment of funds.Oversee funding strategy including debt structuring, refinancing, and capital raising (equity/debt markets).Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, and capital partners.Ensure robust cash flow management, cost control, and project-level financial discipline.Lead feasibility studies, IRR modelling, and investment committee approvals.3. Development & Operations OversightOversee end-to-end property development lifecycle: land acquisition, planning, design, construction, sales, and handover.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.Drive operational efficiencies across construction, procurement, and project management.4. Governance & Risk ManagementEstablish strong governance frameworks across the Group.Manage enterprise risks including market cycles, regulatory compliance, and project execution risks.Work closely with the Board on reporting, strategy alignment, and key decision-making.5. Commercial & Sales PerformanceOversee sales and marketing strategy to drive take-up rates and revenue.Ensure product-market fit across developments.Monitor market trends and adjust pricing, positioning, and product mix accordingly.6. Stakeholder ManagementAct as the primary interface with Board members, shareholders, investors, regulators, and key partners.Build strategic partnerships (JV partners, landowners, institutional investors).Represent the Group externally to enhance brand positioning and credibility.7. Leadership & Talent DevelopmentBuild and lead a high-performing executive team across finance, development, and commercial functions.Drive a performance-oriented culture with strong accountability and execution focus.The Group CEO will be responsible for setting and executing the overall strategic direction of the property development group, driving sustainable growth, profitability, and shareholder value. This role places a strong emphasis on financial stewardship, capital allocation, and balance sheet optimisation alongside operational excellence across the property lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities1. Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the Group’s long-term strategy across development, investment, and asset management.

Define and execute the Group’s long-term strategy across development, investment, and asset management.

• Identify growth opportunities including landbank expansion, joint ventures, and new market entry.

Identify growth opportunities including landbank expansion, joint ventures, and new market entry.

• Align business units (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use) under a cohesive strategic framework.

Align business units (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use) under a cohesive strategic framework.2. Financial Leadership & Capital Management (Core Focus)

• Drive overall financial performance including revenue growth, margins, and return on invested capital (ROIC).

Drive overall financial performance including revenue growth, margins, and return on invested capital (ROIC).

• Lead capital allocation decisions across projects, ensuring optimal deployment of funds.

Lead capital allocation decisions across projects, ensuring optimal deployment of funds.

• Oversee funding strategy including debt structuring, refinancing, and capital raising (equity/debt markets).

Oversee funding strategy including debt structuring, refinancing, and capital raising (equity/debt markets).

• Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, and capital partners.

Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, and capital partners.

• Ensure robust cash flow management, cost control, and project-level financial discipline.

Ensure robust cash flow management, cost control, and project-level financial discipline.

• Lead feasibility studies, IRR modelling, and investment committee approvals.

Lead feasibility studies, IRR modelling, and investment committee approvals.3. Development & Operations Oversight

• Oversee end-to-end property development lifecycle: land acquisition, planning, design, construction, sales, and handover.

Oversee end-to-end property development lifecycle: land acquisition, planning, design, construction, sales, and handover.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

• Drive operational efficiencies across construction, procurement, and project management.

Drive operational efficiencies across construction, procurement, and project management.4. Governance & Risk Management

• Establish strong governance frameworks across the Group.

Establish strong governance frameworks across the Group.

• Manage enterprise risks including market cycles, regulatory compliance, and project execution risks.

Manage enterprise risks including market cycles, regulatory compliance, and project execution risks.

• Work closely with the Board on reporting, strategy alignment, and key decision-making.

Work closely with the Board on reporting, strategy alignment, and key decision-making.5. Commercial & Sales Performance

• Oversee sales and marketing strategy to drive take-up rates and revenue.

Oversee sales and marketing strategy to drive take-up rates and revenue.

• Ensure product-market fit across developments.

Ensure product-market fit across developments.

• Monitor market trends and adjust pricing, positioning, and product mix accordingly.

Monitor market trends and adjust pricing, positioning, and product mix accordingly.6. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary interface with Board members, shareholders, investors, regulators, and key partners.

Act as the primary interface with Board members, shareholders, investors, regulators, and key partners.

• Build strategic partnerships (JV partners, landowners, institutional investors).

Build strategic partnerships (JV partners, landowners, institutional investors).

• Represent the Group externally to enhance brand positioning and credibility.

Represent the Group externally to enhance brand positioning and credibility.7. Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead a high-performing executive team across finance, development, and commercial functions.

Build and lead a high-performing executive team across finance, development, and commercial functions.

• Drive a performance-oriented culture with strong accountability and execution focus.

Drive a performance-oriented culture with strong accountability and execution focus.