SKILLS QUALITIFCATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in a relevant field.
• Over 15 years of technology leadership experience, leading cross-functional teams in complex, multi-country environments.
• Proven expertise in leading and scaling high-performing technical teams across solutions design, development, product management, data platforms, security, and infrastructure operations.
• Experience in managing third-party integrations and optimizing partner collaborations.
• Strong customer focus, with the ability to design and deliver customer-centric technology solutions.
• Visionary leadership: Unafraid to challenge norms, think outside the box, and push boundaries to drive innovation.
• Decisive & results-oriented: Ability to make timely, effective decisions and deliver on ambitious goals.
• Collaborative & inclusive: Builds trust and fosters collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders within &beyond Sephora.
• Energetic & passionate: Operates with a can-do mindset and enthusiasm for collective success.
• Adaptable & resilient: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Sephora Middle East is recruiting a strategic and execution-driven Chief Information Officer to lead and transform our Corporate Technology strategy. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in high-growth Retail or B2C companies and will drive innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation across the region.
Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, the CIO will spearhead Sephora Middle East’s core Technology strategy while collaborating closely with regional business stakeholders and the EME/Global Tech team in France. This role spans 6 countries (UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman) and 7 legal entities in a highly dynamic retail environment, leading a team of 11 technology professionals.
The role’s mission is to ensure technology becomes a strategic enabler, driving maximum value to facilitate business success while delighting both customers and employees through seamless innovative solutions.