Regional Head

Company Overview

Lanka Shipping & Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (LSL), part of the Hayleys Advantis Group, is a diversified maritime and logistics services provider operating across Sri Lanka, the Middle East, the Maldives and Singapore. LSL is expanding its presence across the Gulf and is seeking an experienced regional leader to head its GCC operations.

Role Purpose

The Regional Head, GCC will lead and grow LSL's Marine and Energy Services, Liner Shipping, and Freight and Logistics businesses across the Gulf Cooperation Council. This is a senior leadership position with full accountability for shaping and expanding a multi-service portfolio in one of the world's most strategic trade corridors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow LSL's Marine and Energy Services, Liner Shipping, and Freight and Logistics operations across the GCC region.
• Develop and execute a regional growth strategy that expands market share and profitability across all business lines.
• Build, mentor and manage a high-performing regional team, ensuring operational excellence and accountability.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities, leveraging an established network of principals, agents and clients across the Gulf.
• Own and manage key client and principal relationships, ensuring service quality and long-term partnership value.
• Represent LSL and the Hayleys Advantis Group in regional industry forums, trade bodies and with key stakeholders.
• Manage P&L responsibility for the GCC region, including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory, commercial and corporate governance requirements across all GCC markets.
• Report regularly to the Managing Director and senior Hayleys Advantis leadership on regional performance and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in marine and agency services, freight forwarding and liner shipping.
• Proven leadership experience running regional or overseas operations.
• Strong commercial instincts with a demonstrated track record in business development.
• A well-established professional network and client relationships across the Gulf.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate autonomously and represent the business at a senior level.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Dubai, UAE.