INDUSTRIES
Leadership hiring shaped by sector knowledge
Each sector has its own regulators, career paths and talent pools. A clear understanding of the landscape leads to a more focused search, a more relevant shortlist and stronger results.
Financial Services, Banking & Investments
The talent challenge
Senior bankers and investment professionals are rarely on the open market. Regulated roles demand specific experience and the same small pool is pursued by institutions across the GCC, leading to higher competition for a small pool of talent.
How we help
Much of our experience lies here. Over the past two decades, we have worked with commercial banks, investment banks, private equity and investment firms across the region. We know where the talent you need exists and approach these candidates with discretion.
Typical roles
- C-suite and finance leadership
- Investment banking and private equity professionals
- Banking leadership and specialist roles
Family Groups & Diversified Holdings
The talent challenge
Family-owned groups are bringing in professional executives into complex portfolios. The right hire combines governance and functional expertise with an understanding of how a family environment operates.
How we help
We have made senior appointments, including CFO searches, for diversified family groups in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE. These appointments call for discretion and a close evaluation of long-term fit.
Healthcare
The talent challenge
Healthcare leaders need clinical understanding alongside governance, regulatory and commercial skills. Experienced candidates are scarce and board roles call for particular care.
How we help
We have appointed board members, board committee members and executive leaders for healthcare organizations, assessing each for sector expertise and fit with the organization's direction.
Education
The talent challenge
Education providers need leaders who can raise academic standards and run a sustainable organization, often recruiting internationally.
How we help
In this thriving and growing sector, we have actively supported education organizations across the region with senior appointments.
OTHER SECTORS
Technology, Industrial, and Energy & Natural Resources
We also conduct searches in these sectors, using the same methodology: job analysis, market mapping and direct approaches, utilizing our international reach when the right candidates are based outside the region.
Hiring in a sector not listed here?
Tell us about your hiring requirements and we’ll assess whether our expertise and network are the right fit for your search.