Role Purpose
The Head of Corporate & Business Development provides strategic and operational leadership to drive the business long-term growth and transformation in the fuel and retail sector. This role combines Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), corporate strategy, new project development, network upgrades / revamps, and market innovation, ensuring every initiative is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with all regulations. The position is central to deal execution, change management, and seamless integration of acquisitions into the operations.
The Head of Corporate & Business Development is a strategic growth architect and execution leader. This role integrates corporate strategy, M&A, market analysis, capital project leadership, and change management to secure the company's leadership position in an evolving fuel and retail environment—all while ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) / sustainability performance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Strategic Growth & Corporate Development
- Research, Market Analysis & Business Intelligence
- New Project Development & Capital Investments
- Acquisition Integration & Change Management
- Governance, Compliance & ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) / Sustainability
- Leadership & Stakeholder Collaboration
Key Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field (MBA or equivalent strongly preferred)Minimum 10–15 years of senior leadership in downstream oil & gas, fuel retail, or related consumer-energy sectorsDemonstrated expertise in M&A deal execution, strategic development, and large-scale capital project managementStrong background in market analysis, risk management, and cross-functional project deliveryExceptional strategic and financial acumen, including project evaluation and ROI analysisSkilled in budget control and cost management for complex capital projectsAdvanced abilities in change management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagementExcellent presentation and board communication skillsStrong vendor and service-provider management skills to ensure timely, high-quality executionKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) :
Successful completion and integration of M&A transactions within budget and timeframes.Delivery of capital projects and network revamps on schedule and within approved budgetsQuality and timeliness of market research, strategic reports, and board presentationsGrowth in network footprint, market share, and non-fuel revenue streamsCompliance with all legal, environmental, and ESG / sustainability requirementsService providers consistently meeting deadlines and performance standards