Country Manager – Egypt

About the role

ADA is looking for an experienced, commercially‑driven Country Manager to establish and lead its operations in Egypt. The role will represent the organisation, build client and stakeholder relationships, and drive sustainable business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all commercial and administrative activities for the Egypt operation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, including VIP and strategic accounts.
• Drive business development, market expansion and contract growth aligned with operational capability.
• Ensure delivery of contractual commitments, service level agreements and quality expectations.
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities to support growth.
• Act as the primary in‑country representative with clients, partners, vendors and government entities.
• Manage relationships with the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and other regulatory bodies.
• Translate client requirements into operational demand in coordination with HQ.
• Monitor service delivery from a commercial perspective and coordinate corrective actions.
• Promote safety and quality standards and act as focal point during crises or major incidents.
• Support audits, compliance and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in commercial, leadership or managerial roles.
• Background in aviation, logistics, hospitality or other high‑service industries preferred.
• Strong track record in client relationship management and commercial performance.
• Experience working with government stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Prior experience in Egypt or the MENA region is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role managing teams and business outcomes.
• Proven ability to operate independently at country‑level.
• Experience leading cross‑functional and multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with focus on revenue, profitability and cost control.
• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management skills, including VIP clients.

Required skills