CEO/GM as a Service
Lead with clarity. Scale with strategy. Operate with confidence.
Founders and executives often wear too many hats. Qirat’s CEO/GM as a Service provides experienced interim leadership to drive growth, transformation, and market expansion—especially in complex environments like Saudi Arabia.
We step in to lead your company through transitions, structure your strategic direction, and accelerate execution. Whether you need stability during leadership gaps or senior guidance for new ventures, we provide hands-on executive firepower exactly when and where you need it.
“We don’t just advise—we lead from the front.”
Why It Matters
According to McKinsey, 70% of transformation programs fail due to lack of executive alignment and strategy clarity.
Companies led by experienced interim CEOs during transitions outperform peers by 32% in growth (HBR, 2022).
In Saudi Arabia, local knowledge is crucial—regulatory missteps and cultural misalignment cost foreign ventures up to 18 months in delays (World Bank Doing Business Report).
Leadership is leverage. We help you use it wisely.
What We Do Best
Strategic Vision and Leadership
We guide your business through big-picture planning and grounded execution
- SWOT and PESTLE analysis with long-term scenario planning
- Strategy development using Porter’s Five Forces and McKinsey’s Horizons
- Culturally attuned guidance for Vision 2030 alignment
Transformation and Project Oversight
We lead key change initiatives and ensure delivery tracks with impact
- Agile and waterfall hybrid execution with benefits tracking
- Change management using Prosci ADKAR
- Compliant with Saudi PMO standards and Iktva localization rules
Direction and Execution Alignment
We connect your mission to real-world goals across teams
- Strategy mapping with Hoshin Kanri and Balanced Scorecard
- Goal cascading and cross-functional alignment
- Nitaqat-based workforce planning and SIDF-targeted KPIs
Saudi Market Expansion and Soft Landing
We pave the way for market entry and operational setup
- Regulatory pathways and SAGIA licensing
- Local partner vetting and GTM planning
- Tasneeek and Muqawala compliance built in from day one
How We Work
Our engagement model is built to deliver leadership at pace, with full localization for Saudi and regional markets
Project Initiation
We define the vision and mission, map stakeholders, and align with royal commissions, SAGIA, and ZATCA requirements. We also shape governance structures to fit Saudi decision-making norms.
Current State Analysis
We assess your business model, leadership gaps, and digital readiness against Iktva benchmarks and listed company disclosures. We surface competitive risks and opportunities fast.
Strategy Development
Using Saudi-specific frameworks, we prioritize initiatives, select high-fit local partners, and model capital structures using compliant tools such as Murabaha contracts.
Strategy Alignment
We translate strategy into KPIs, embed ministry-facing scorecards, and launch leadership alignment programs for your executive and mid-level teams.
Execution and Scaling
We drive pilots in operations or product launches, report performance to stakeholders, and accelerate tech and team infrastructure.
Continuous Improvement
We embed learning into your ops with quarterly reviews, bilingual protocols, and investor-ready reporting to support resilience and scale.
What You’ll Gain
Strategic clarity and direction for leadership teams
Fast, focused execution of key initiatives
Entry and expansion with regulatory confidence
Aligned KPIs and reporting that serve boards and investors
A trusted leader to guide you through growth or change
Why Qirat?
We combine strategic thinking with operational toughness. Our team speaks the language of Saudi regulations, corporate structures, and market expectations. Whether it’s launching in Riyadh or reporting to a global board, we bridge the gap.
Interim executive experience across high-growth and regulated sectors
Deep understanding of Nitaqat, Iktva, SIDF, and CMA structures
Local partner networks and regulatory onboarding across GCC
Leadership and policy frameworks adapted for Vision 2030
“We lead. You scale.”
Ready to Partner with Us?
Join the ranks of leading organizations who trust Qirat Advisory to drive
their strategic initiatives and transformation journeys.