Executive Director: Growth & New Ventures

About the role

We are looking for an entrepreneurial Executive Director to originate, build and scale new business opportunities within our platform. This venture‑building role focuses on turning ideas into commercially viable operations, rather than traditional sales or business development.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new markets, opportunities and partnership prospects.
• Assess commercial viability, risk and scalability of each opportunity.
• Structure, negotiate and close complex commercial transactions.
• Design and implement fit‑for‑purpose operating models for new ventures.
• Develop and present investment cases to the Board and Executive Committees.
• Drive market expansion and portfolio growth strategies.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to launch and scale initiatives.

Required profile

• South African citizen.
• 10‑15+ years of experience in entrepreneurial, venture‑building or commercial leadership roles.
• Proven track record of building, scaling or turning around a business, division or significant revenue stream.
• Founder, co‑founder or start‑up/scale‑up experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong background in the hospitality or property sector.
• Experience engaging with Board and Executive level stakeholders.
• Deep commercial understanding of growth, profitability and value creation.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation package with market‑related benefits.