Head of Family Integration and Development📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Qureos is seeking a Head of Family Integration and Development to establish and lead a comprehensive learning and development ecosystem for family members. This role will guide individuals through various life stages, including early exposure, university education, early career development, and leadership succession readiness. The objective is to foster structured capability building, ensure values alignment, and prepare future leaders to support the Group's continuity and strategic objectives by effectively utilizing internal expertise, sister companies, and external institutions.

This position is instrumental in shaping the future leadership pipeline by designing and implementing innovative programs that nurture talent and ensure a strong connection to the Group's values and long-term vision. The Head of Family Integration and Development will act as a key liaison, coordinating efforts across various stakeholders to create a cohesive and impactful development journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Family Learning, Integration & Development function from its inception, defining its vision, governance framework, operating model, KPIs, and budget.
• Design and implement a multi-stage development framework covering school-age exposure, university education, early career progression, and leadership readiness.
• Leverage resources from sister companies, Group entities, and external institutions to enrich learning experiences, facilitate rotations, and create diverse development opportunities.
• Ensure all family development initiatives are strategically aligned with the Group's values, business strategy, and long-term succession plans.
• Oversee the execution of learning programs, assessments, rotations, and development journeys for family members across all designated stages.
• Act as the primary coordination point between the Chairman, family members, HR, business leaders, and Group entities to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Coordinate with sister companies and affiliated businesses to facilitate valuable learning exposure, internships, and early-career opportunities for family members.
• Engage with external academic institutions, leadership academies, and development partners to secure support and resources for program delivery.
• Clearly and professionally communicate learning pathways, development expectations, and readiness milestones to all relevant parties.
• Prepare structured reports, dashboards, and presentations to track and communicate family development progress and the status of the leadership pipeline.
• Design innovative early exposure programs for school-age family members, focusing on business awareness, values education, and foundational leadership principles.
• Introduce and implement modern learning methodologies such as experiential learning, mentoring, cross-company rotations, and project-based assignments.
• Benchmark existing and proposed programs against those offered by leading family business institutions, global academies, and peer organizations.
• Continuously enhance learning frameworks by integrating best practices identified from both internal and external learning ecosystems.
• Promote the adoption and effective use of digital learning platforms, assessment tools, and progress-tracking technologies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Leadership Development, or Family Office Development is essential.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing development programs tailored for school-age individuals, university students, early-career professionals, and high-potential talent.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating effectively with group companies, academic institutions, and external learning partners.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and navigating complex stakeholder environments is crucial.
• Knowledge of Learning & Development strategy and ecosystem design is required.
• Familiarity with youth, early-career, and leadership development frameworks is necessary.
• Understanding of family business governance and succession planning principles is required.
• Proficiency in partnership management with academic and institutional stakeholders is essential.

Required Skills

• Strong capability in learning strategy design and execution.
• Excellent stakeholder and partnership management skills.
• Proficiency in coaching, mentoring, and advisory skills applicable across different generations.
• High levels of discretion, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
• Expertise in strategic planning, governance setup, and budget management.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, or Talent Management certifications are considered an advantage.