Governance DirectorConfidential · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Governance Director

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-16 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Full-time Hybrid Ceo General Management
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market SAR 45,000–SAR 75,000/mo

About the Company

We are seeking a Governance Director to lead corporate governance and board affairs, and to serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the CEO. You will ensure board and committee meetings run with rigor, directives are executed on time, and the organization operates within a strong governance framework.

Responsibilities

  • ● Lead the end-to-end board and committee cycle: agendas, board packs, meeting facilitation, minutes, and resolution tracking
  • ● Advise the CEO ahead of and during board meetings, providing strategic briefings and recommendations
  • ● Own the corporate governance framework, including charters, policies, and delegation of authority
  • ● Receive CEO and board directives, convert them into action plans, and track delivery across business units
  • ● Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and governance codes, and report on gaps and risks
  • ● Act as a strategic key point of contact between the board, the CEO, and senior management
  • ● Safeguard highly confidential and sensitive information
  • ● Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Management, or a related field; a master's degree, or a governance qualification (e.g., Corporate Governance, CGP, or similar) is a plus
  • ● 8-10 years of experience in corporate governance, board secretariat, strategy, or the office of a senior executive, including 3+ years in a leadership role