Practices
Search at the top table, led by a partner from start to finish.
Every mandate is retained and exclusive, so we can map the whole market and approach the leaders who aren't looking.
01
Board & CEO
The appointments that shape an organisation for a decade. We handle chair, non-executive and chief executive searches with complete discretion, and help boards plan succession before it becomes urgent.
Typical appointments
Chair · Independent non-executive director · Committee chair · Chief executive · Managing director · Succession planning
02
C-suite
The leadership team around the chief executive. We often build several roles for a new CEO in sequence, so the team fits together as well as each hire.
Typical appointments
Chief financial officer · Chief operating officer · Chief technology officer · Chief people officer · Chief strategy officer · General counsel
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Sector practices
Depth in the sectors where Gulf organisations are hiring internationally.
Financial services
Banks, investment platforms and fintech.
Technology
Digital, data and AI leadership.
Consumer and luxury
Retail, hospitality and lifestyle groups.
Government and sovereign
Government-related entities and giga-projects.
Typical appointments
Financial services · Technology · Consumer and luxury · Government and sovereign
04
Leadership advisory
Advice that sits around the search: who you have, who you need and how to get there.
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Leadership advisory →Our process
Every search follows the same rigorous path.
01
Brief
We spend time with you before we start, understanding the role, the organisation and the culture. We write a brief that goes beyond the job description.
02
Market map
We map every credible candidate in the market — not just those who are looking. You see the full picture before we approach anyone.
03
Assessment
Structured interviews, referencing and, where appropriate, psychometric assessment. We present a shortlist of typically three to five candidates.
04
Close
We manage the offer process, support relocation and family decisions, and stay close through the first year.
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