EXECUTIVE SEARCH & TALENT ADVISORY · UNITED ARAB EMIRATES · SINCE 2008

Exceptional leadership. Lasting impact.

We help organizations identify and appoint exceptional leaders through rigorous research, thoughtful assessment and a considered approach to executive search.

Helping you Pinpoint the right candidate.

2008Established in Dubai
15+Countries served
500+Placements made
100+Clients

WHO WE ARE

Your Partner in Executive Search

Pinpoint HR partners with organizations across the GCC to identify exceptional leaders for critical appointments, from C-suite executives and board members to investment professionals and senior management teams.

Combining in-depth market research, established networks and advanced search technologies, we deliver informed talent insights and carefully considered shortlists aligned with each organization's objectives.

About Pinpoint HR

WHAT WE DO

One core discipline, three that support it

Executive Search & Talent Acquisition

Senior and business-critical appointments, from market map to final shortlist.

Market Research & Intelligence

Salary benchmarks, talent maps and competitor insight before you hire or restructure.

HR Advisory & Consultancy

KPI design, performance reviews and organizational structure.

Training & Learning Solutions

Courses and materials built for your organization, delivered in class, on the job or self-paced.

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INDUSTRIES

Where our experience is deepest

Financial Services

Commercial banks, investment banks, private equity and investment firms in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

Family Groups

Senior appointments, including CFO searches, for diversified family-owned groups.

Healthcare

Board, board committee and executive appointments.

Education

Senior leadership roles, including Director of Education.

We also regularly conduct searches in technology, industrial, and energy and natural resources.

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OUR APPROACH

How a search is conducted

  1. 1. Define

    Job analysis with you, then a map of the organizations where the right experience lies.

  2. 2. Approach and assess

    Direct, discreet approaches to individuals who are not actively searching, followed by multiple interview stages.

  3. 3. Shortlist

    A small number of assessed candidates, each measured against the role and your longer-term objectives.

WHY PINPOINT HR

What clients can expect from us

Depth in finance and family business

Much of our work is for banks, investment firms and family groups. We know where their talent sits and how these appointments are made.

Evidence beyond the hire

Our salary surveys and market intelligence reports provide clients with valuable insights into compensation trends and market conditions, helping them define the right role and competitive remuneration package before the search begins.

Reach outside the region

We source talent across 15+ countries through an international network of affiliations, backed by a candidate database that has tripled in five years.

Discretion

Confidentiality is central to each one of our client relationships and engagements. We handle each search with the utmost discretion, particularly for sensitive replacements, senior executive appointments and board-level positions.

CLIENTS

A selection of the organizations we have worked with

  • SMC Hospitals
  • Mercer
  • ASAS Capital
  • Britus Education
  • El-Ajou
  • Gold & Minerals
  • Al Rashed
  • Alhandal
  • Manhattan Capital Middle East

TESTIMONIALS

Client Testimonials

Our experience with Pinpoint HR for our CFO search was exceptional. We engaged their services to place a Chief Financial Officer and were thoroughly impressed with their professional and research-based approach. Their consultants demonstrated a deep understanding of the market and provided a rigorously vetted shortlist of high-caliber candidates. The “no placement, no fee” policy provided excellent value and assurance. Pinpoint HR acted as a true consultative partner throughout the process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience that resulted in a successful placement. They are a reliable and effective firm for critical senior-level roles.

— El Ajou Group

SMC collaboration with Pinpoint HR has been instrumental in strengthening SMC Healthcare’s governance & leadership team.

As an executive recruitment agency specializing in high-level placements, Pinpoint HR demonstrated an exceptional ability to understand the unique needs and culture of the healthcare sector. The relationship we built with you was professional, highly effective, and characterized by transparent communication and strategic insight.

They successfully identified and appointed key board members & board committees members and some executive leaders who possess the precise industry expertise and vision required to drive SMC Healthcare forward. Their rigorous vetting process and personalized approach ensured a seamless fit for these critical roles.

— SMC Healthcare

We have worked with PinpointHR for more than 5 years and their support has been truly amazing. Waqas and his team are delivering their promises, are clear in communication, understand the market and are fast in their support. We had several successful placements of candidates who have now served years with the company.

— Red Cactus

Our partnership with Pinpoint HR has delivered excellent results in crucial hires, including senior roles like Director of Education. Their market expertise, thorough candidate vetting, and transparent process management make them a trusted recruitment partner.

— Manhattan Capital

Planning a senior appointment?

Share your hiring requirements and business objectives with us. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss how we can support your search.