Executive Search in the UAE

Hanson Search Executive Search Dubai is our MENA and Asia Pacific hub, launched in 2015 and rapidly gaining a reputation as one of the top international executive search and talent advisory firms in the UAE.

Searching and securing leaders in the GCC

We specialise in finding leaders for critical roles that drive business revenue, manage reputation, and mitigate risk. Recruiting at the C-level, for advisory boards, and building high-performance teams, we work across a diverse range of organisations, from government and semi-government entities to family offices, international corporations, high-growth start-ups, and consultancies. We place permanent and interim talent across the C-suite and head of functions, covering areas such as events, sustainability, strategy, marketing, transformation, digital, government relations, communications, finance, and human resources.

Local and global network

Our executive search recruitment team in Dubai comprises professionals with both industry knowledge and recruitment expertise, supported by our global network of executive search consultants. From the Middle East to Europe and Asia Pacific, our international background provides us with a deep cultural understanding, which is crucial in recruitment. This also means that we have access to top-tier talent for our clients and can place candidates globally.

As headhunters, we invest significant time and resources into expanding our network and knowledge, hosting industry events focused on team building and culture in the region. This engagement not only benefits our clients but also enhances our understanding of the UAE job market and its unique challenges.

Thorough search processes

Identifying business objectives and skill gaps lies at the heart of our executive search process. We partner closely with clients, providing an in-depth search process that combines swift delivery with local market expertise. We guide our candidates through each step, offering honest and constructive feedback, supporting them on their career journeys.

Get in touch with Hanson Search Executive Search Dubai today.

  • Hanson Search quickly ‘got’ us. They were proactive in their search and responsive in their service right from the outset. Very happy client.

    Hanson Search

    Paul Davies

    MD, firstlightPR

  • Hanson Search understands our business and is able to identify very strong candidates at all levels.

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    Rupert Young

    Managing Partner, Brunswick Group - Gulf

  • I’ve worked with headhunters for the past 20 years, but I’ve found Hanson Search has a better understanding of how to attract and secure the right talent for our market.

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    Charles Lewington

    CEO, Hanover

Office: Concord Tower, Media City, Dubai, UAE

We’re trusted advisors to our partners in Dubai.

All of our specialist consultants have  extensive knowledge of the region, first-hand experience with the Dubai and Middle Eastern markets, as well as experience recruiting and placing talented teams for the world’s most successful brands, agencies, and innovative start-ups around the word.

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