Roblox · 14 hours ago
General Manager, Middle East and North Africa (Contractor)
United States
Contract
Remote
Director/ExecutiveRoblox is a platform where millions of people explore, create, and connect in immersive digital experiences. They are seeking a strategic General Manager to lead their Middle East and North Africa business, responsible for driving regional strategy, ensuring compliance, and building trust with users and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Set ambitious regional goals and a clear strategy; lead day-to-day execution with local teams and partners
Act as Middle East and North Africa business’s advocate within Roblox, ensuring regional needs inform global priorities
Serve as the primary bridge between the local office and HQ across regulatory, product, safety, and operational topics
Establish the local office as an “early warning system” for regulatory, cultural, and market signals
Maintain uninterrupted operations across Middle East North Africa
Partner closely with Legal, Policy, and Trust & Safety teams to anticipate and navigate evolving regulatory obligations
Establish strategic relationships with regulators, ratings agencies, and media to reduce risk and ensure business continuity
Serve as a regional spokesperson on safety and integrity, strengthening public trust and resilience
Define and execute the regional growth plan to maximize user growth, bookings, and the health of the local creator ecosystem
Build on-the-ground presence to expand brand awareness and support creators—prioritizing key genre verticals
Build and deepen relationships with strategic partners across the region
Partner with HQ product and core functions to shape integrated roadmaps for Growth and Compliance
Qualification
Required
A track record of running complex, multi-country operations across a major international region
Expertise operating in a global, matrixed organization
Proven success navigating highly regulated or politically complex environments
Gaming and or UGC platform experience (a strong asset)
Technical fluency and or background (preferred)
Exceptional in communication skills, with proven ability to act as a spokesperson and provide regional legitimacy with governments and partners
Fluent in English (required) and Arabic (required); Turkish or French a plus
Company
Roblox
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that offers a shared digital experience that brings people together through play.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$874.45MKey Investors
Andreessen HorowitzAltos Ventures
2024-10-01Post Ipo Equity
2022-04-12Series Unknown· $17.71M
2021-08-11Series Unknown
Leadership Team
David Baszucki
CEO & Founder
Michael Guthrie
CFO
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