Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Company's real estate development business, overseeing the successful delivery of existing projects while driving the continued growth of the development portfolio.

The role focuses on leading the full lifecycle of development projects, identifying new investment and development opportunities, building strong relationships with government authorities, investors, and strategic partners, and ensuring sustainable business growth. The CEO has full accountability for the business unit's financial performance, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Development

• Develop and execute the long-term strategy of the business unit in alignment with the Group's overall objectives.

• Identify new business opportunities, investment prospects, and growth initiatives.

• Analyze the real estate market and identify attractive land acquisition opportunities and development projects.

• Oversee the development project portfolio to maximize commercial performance and long-term value creation.

• Deliver the business unit's financial, operational, and strategic objectives.

2. Real Estate Development Management

• Lead and oversee the full development lifecycle, from land acquisition through project delivery, commissioning, and commercialization.

• Coordinate and supervise land due diligence processes.

• Ensure all required permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals are obtained.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

3. Government & External Stakeholder Relations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, municipalities, regulators, and industry associations.

• Represent the Company in dealings with public authorities, investors, financial institutions, and strategic partners.

• Lead negotiations with landowners, investors, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.

• Develop strategic partnerships to support infrastructure and real estate development initiatives.

4. Financial Management & Investment

• Take full ownership of the financial performance of both the business unit and individual development projects.

• Participate in the development of financial models and investment feasibility assessments.

• Secure financing and manage relationships with banks, investment funds, and private investors.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate business and project risks while ensuring sustainable financial performance.

5. Leadership & Corporate Governance

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing executive and management team.

• Establish an effective organizational structure and scalable operating model.

• Implement governance, reporting, and performance management processes.

• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, operational excellence, and high performance.

6. Commercial Performance & Corporate Reputation

• Oversee the commercial and marketing strategy of the business.

• Supervise sales, leasing, and commercialization activities across the property portfolio.

• Strengthen and protect the Company's reputation within the real estate market.

• Drive brand development and reinforce the Company's position among key market participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in real estate development, construction, property management, or related industries.

• At least 5 years of executive leadership experience as a CEO, Managing Director, Country Director, Development Director, or in a comparable leadership role.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering full-cycle real estate development projects, from land acquisition through construction and project completion.

• Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external consultants and contractors.

• Strong expertise in real estate development, construction management, and project delivery.

• Solid understanding of land acquisition, permitting, zoning, regulatory, and approval processes.

• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, financial planning, investment analysis, and project profitability management.

• Proven experience negotiating with government authorities, investors, financial institutions, and strategic business partners.

• English at least Upper-Intermediate.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience within the Cyprus real estate market.

• An established professional network with government authorities, municipalities, developers, investors, financial institutions, and key market participants in Cyprus.

• Experience securing external financing or investment for large-scale development projects.

• Experience structuring partnerships, SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles), and investment transactions.

• International experience launching or managing real estate development projects across multiple markets.

• MBA or Executive MBA.