Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Lifestyle Fashion Brand

Our client is a prominent and leading household family in Kuwait, with a rich background in the retail industry. They are backing an established lifestyle fashion brand that has successfully operated as an SME for over 20 years. Now, the brand is gearing up for a transformation to become a global player, with a vision similar to Zara. To achieve this goal, the business is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) with the capability to take on the CEO role in the near future. Luxury Recruit International has been exclusively retained on this search to find the right individual for this exciting leadership opportunity.

Role Overview:

As COO, you will take charge of the company’s operations, production, commercial activities, and retail performance. You will work closely with the board and the founding family to execute a growth strategy that will see the business expand from an SME into a global fashion brand. The COO will be instrumental in leading the operational transition and growth trajectory, with a clear pathway to becoming the company’s CEO.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Kuwait and will lead the company’s expansion within the GCC region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership: Oversee all operational aspects, including production, supply chain, and retail, ensuring efficiency and alignment with growth goals.
Growth Strategy: Develop and implement a strategy to scale the brand across the GCC and globally, positioning it alongside global leaders like Zara.
Retail & E-commerce Management: Ensure strong performance in both physical retail and digital sales channels, optimizing customer experience and driving revenue.
Production & Supply Chain Management: Lead the entire production cycle, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality product delivery.
Commercial Development: Drive the commercial success of the brand, overseeing sales, partnerships, and business development.
Leadership & Team Building: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across all functions, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
Financial Management: Ensure sound financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to support the company’s growth ambitions.
Brand Expansion: Collaborate with marketing to elevate the brand’s global presence through innovative strategies and partnerships.
Business Scaling: Work closely with the board to transform the business from a regional SME to a global player, establishing the infrastructure to support this expansion.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the founding family, to ensure alignment with the company’s long-term vision.

Key Requirements:

Senior operational leadership experience within the fashion or retail industry.
Proven success in scaling a fashion business, particularly within the GCC or other fast-growing markets.
Expertise in managing complex retail and production operations, with a strong understanding of both digital and brick-and-mortar retail.
Strategic thinker with experience executing large-scale growth initiatives.
Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and building teams.
Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and forecasting.
Willingness to relocate to Kuwait.
Experience working with family-backed or investor-led businesses is a plus.
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
Potential for equity or profit-sharing.
A clear, defined path to transition into the CEO role based on performance and the company’s growth trajectory.

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Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Lifestyle Fashion Brand