Insights
Thinking on leadership, search and the Gulf.
Perspectives from our partners on the questions boards and chief executives are asking.
Succession
October 2026
6 min read
Succession in the Gulf: why the first external hire is the hardest
Gulf organisations are increasingly looking outside for senior leadership. The first external hire is almost always the most difficult — and the most instructive.
Read article →Family Enterprise
September 2026
5 min read
What family enterprises get wrong when hiring their first independent director
The independent non-executive director can be transformative for a family enterprise. Most first appointments fall short — not because of the individual, but because of how the role is defined.
Read article →Boards
August 2026
7 min read
The non-executive director as strategic asset: lessons from Gulf boards
The best non-executive directors on Gulf boards are not there to provide oversight. They are there to help the organisation think. The distinction matters more than most boards realise.
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