Strategy & Masterplanning Director

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Strategy & Masterplanning practice, overseeing the delivery of hospitality strategy projects including master planning, feasibility studies, and brand curation.
• Act as a senior strategic advisor, building trusted relationships with clients to translate complex business problems into actionable strategic solutions.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through large-scale research, data analysis, and market evaluation to create compelling strategic narratives.
• Drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities, leading strategic pitches, and expanding existing client relationships.
• Manage project profitability, including monitoring billing, resource planning, and contributing to annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Mentor and develop the Strategy & Masterplanning team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Economics, Real Estate, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in hospitality consulting, real estate advisory, or management consultancy.
• At least 2 years of experience in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale strategic advisory projects.
• Strong knowledge of the GCC hospitality, tourism, and destination development sectors.
• Exceptional analytical, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree (MBA or equivalent).
• Experience in destination development and mixed-use project strategy.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement (three days in office, two days remote).
• Five-day work week (Monday to Friday).
• Company incentive scheme offering up to 10%.
• 22 working days of paid annual leave.
• Additional remote work flexibility to work from your home country.
• Structured professional development through coaching and mentoring programs.
• Annual global company gathering.

About the Company

TGP International is a leading hospitality consultancy with offices in London, Dubai, Cairo, and Riyadh. We create, design, and build award-winning world-class F&B and retail brands through concept development, creative design, advisory services, and project management. Our clients include global names such as Marriott, Hilton, Harrods, and Dubai Expo 2020.