Middle East executive search

Senior retail leaders for complex, high-growth GCC markets.

More than 20 years of search experience placing retail management through to CEO level. Partner-led recruitment across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.

GCC market depth Cross-border reach Retail-specialist assessment

How we work

Regional reach, market-by-market judgement

Leadership success does not transfer automatically between markets. We look at scale, ownership models, localisation, consumer context and stakeholder complexity.

01

Regional mandates

GCC and Middle East leaders able to align multiple countries and commercial models.

02

Country appointments

Local accountability for market entry, turnaround, expansion and operating performance.

03

Functional leadership

Digital, buying, merchandising, operations, commercial, supply chain and finance leadership.

A disciplined search

Clear judgement at every stage.

  1. 01

    Define the outcome

    Clarify the business context, scorecard, market and non-negotiables behind the brief.

  2. 02

    Map and engage

    Identify relevant leaders, including high-calibre candidates not active in the market.

  3. 03

    Assess with context

    Test capability, leadership judgement, motivation, mobility and cultural alignment.

  4. 04

    Close and support

    Manage the process discreetly through offer, resignation, relocation and onboarding.

Confidential conversation

Need a GCC leadership market view?

Start with a confidential conversation about the role, the market and where the strongest talent is likely to sit.