Board Secretary, Investment Holding

About the Role:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Board Secretary to relocate to Doha, Qatar, to serve as a key advisor and operational anchor for our Board of Directors. This high-level role sits at the intersection of governance, shareholder relations, and executive leadership. It requires not just a strong grasp of corporate governance and legal frameworks, but also the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and navigate complex ownership structures with foresight.

A legal background and relevant degree are essential, as the role involves deep engagement with legal, regulatory, and board governance matters. Senior-level experience in a legal or corporate secretarial capacity is strongly preferred.

What makes this opportunity particularly impactful is the multi-stakeholder environment. You are to bring hands-on experience managing corporate secretarial functions in organizations with multiple owners. Experience in conflict resolution including pre-litigation and litigation processes is highly valued, especially in holding companies or management firms where governance dynamics can be more intricate.

Were also looking for someone with broad industry experience not just within the services sector who can bring practical, adaptable insights to a diverse business portfolio.

As the go-to liaison between the Board, shareholders, and senior leadership, youll play a pivotal role in aligning governance across the Groups subsidiaries and investment entities. You'll help embed best-in-class governance frameworks that ensure transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead the preparation and execution of Board of Directors and shareholder meetings, ensuring efficiency and governance compliance.
• Draft, review, and maintain official meeting documentation, including agendas, resolutions, and minutes with legal precision.
• Oversee the timely flow of information between Board members, shareholders, and executive leadership to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all shareholder communications, ensuring clarity, confidentiality, and responsiveness.
• Ensure adherence to international governance standards, internal control frameworks, and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the integrity of corporate records, charters, and policies across the Group and its affiliates.
• Provide advisory support in resolving complex corporate, regulatory, or shareholder-related matters.
• Drive the design and rollout of consistent governance procedures across the holding companys operating companies.

Qualifications:

• LLB
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in senior-level roles across legal, corporate governance, or executive office domains, with at least part of this experience in a holding or investment group context.
• Proven track record of operating at the C-suite or Board level, supporting or advising shareholders, board chairs, or group general counsel.
• Deep expertise in global corporate governance standards and board operations.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and communication skills capable of managing sensitive stakeholder relationships with professionalism and discretion.
• Fluent in English.
• A proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage ambiguity in fast-moving corporate environments.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to contribute to strategic governance initiatives at the heart of a prominent investment group
• A collaborative and high-performance work environment with direct exposure to Board-level decision-making.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package tailored to senior-level executives.