EXECUTIVE SEARCH | GCC | NDA | CONFIDENTIAL | HIGH IMPACT

The Right Leaders

Change Everything.


We help boards, CEOs and investors across the GCC find exceptional
leaders swiftly for their most critical roles — with discretion,
precision, without the noise.

Access Exceptional leaders not seeking

Results: Fewer Quality Interviews


MAPPING OUT

The People You Need

Aren't Always Looking

The best leaders rarely arrive through an application. They are already leading businesses, building teams and delivering results. We identify them, engage them discretely and assess them against what your business actually needs - not simply by what their CV says.

Most organisations assume these are seven separate problems. In reality, they are often symptoms of the same underlying issue. Watch how we analyse a real executive mandate and identify hidden risks before a search even begins.

DEFINE

Understand the Leadership Mandate and Your Business Outcomes

MAP

Identify Relevant Executive Markets - Focus On Just the Obvious Fit Candidates

ENGAGE

Approach and Engage Exceptional Leaders Discretely and Build Genuine Interest.

ASSESS

Test,Track, Record, Capability, Motivation and Fit

SHORTLIST

Screen Interview And Present Candidates Only worth Your Time

CASE STUDIES

Searches That

Matter.

Power & Energy

Head of Investor Relations

12-month stalled search with zero suitable candidates → credible finalist presented in 8 weeks

Fintech - Investments

Head of Fintech - Assets & Investments

Finalist Candidate located and presented in 14 days, appointed in 30 days

Real Estate Development

Board Critical Leadership

Stakeholder misalignment - Decision ready finalist

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“Elm Hunt found us strong technical candidates fast — discreet outreach, clean screening, and a shortlist we could act on immediately.”

CHRO Energy & Power (Director / IR) Riyadh, KSA

“Very pleased with the quality for senior hires — discretion, attention to detail, and candidates who ‘fit’ beyond the CV.”

COO Asset Management (C-suite) Dubai, UAE

“High standard of talent — technically strong and culturally aligned. Coordination was proactive and structured throughout.”

Head of HR Real Estate Development (Leadership) KSA

“They repeated strong performance on a second mandate — disciplined market mapping and consistent follow-through.”

VP Investment (Confidential Search) KSA

“Shortlist quality was consistently higher — fewer CVs, better fit, and faster decision-making from our side.”

CEO FinTech (Head / Director) UAE

“Partner-level involvement mattered — we got clarity fast, strong screening notes, and candidates ready for final interviews.”

Managing Director Investment / Asset Mgmt (C-suite) DIFC, Dubai

“We needed discretion and speed. Elm Hunt handled outreach quietly and delivered a shortlist that matched our non-negotiables.”

Partner Real Estate Investment (Director) KSA

“Excellent market coverage for a challenging role — they understood the profile and brought credible candidates, not ‘maybes’.”

Head of Talent Energy / Infrastructure (Leadership) UAE

“Elm Hunt found us strong technical candidates fast — discreet outreach, clean screening, and a shortlist we could act on immediately.”

CHRO Energy & Power (Director / IR) Riyadh, KSA

“Very pleased with the quality for senior hires — discretion, attention to detail, and candidates who ‘fit’ beyond the CV.”

COO Asset Management (C-suite) Dubai, UAE

“High standard of talent — technically strong and culturally aligned. Coordination was proactive and structured throughout.”

Head of HR Real Estate Development (Leadership) KSA

“They repeated strong performance on a second mandate — disciplined market mapping and consistent follow-through.”

VP Investment (Confidential Search) KSA

“Shortlist quality was consistently higher — fewer CVs, better fit, and faster decision-making from our side.”

CEO FinTech (Head / Director) UAE

“Partner-level involvement mattered — we got clarity fast, strong screening notes, and candidates ready for final interviews.”

Managing Director Investment / Asset Mgmt (C-suite) DIFC, Dubai

“We needed discretion and speed. Elm Hunt handled outreach quietly and delivered a shortlist that matched our non-negotiables.”

Partner Real Estate Investment (Director) KSA

“Excellent market coverage for a challenging role — they understood the profile and brought credible candidates, not ‘maybes’.”

Head of Talent Energy / Infrastructure (Leadership) UAE

KSA, UAE & UK Client

KSA Client

KSA Client

Select Sample Roles We Recruit

C-SUITE
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

UPPER LEVEL MANAGEMENT ROLES
Regional Sales Managing Director
Head of Investments
Head of Real Estate Development
Head of Real Estate Investments
Head of Risk
Head of Finance
Head of Compliance
Head of Investor Relations
Head of Treasury
Fund / Investment Director
Director of Investor Relations
Corporate Finance Director
Managing Director
Director of Finance
Investment Sales Director
Director of Sales Placements
Director of Portfolio Management

MIDDLE - SENIOR LEVEL MANAGEMENT
Portfolio Fund Manager
Senior Auditor
Senior Accountant
Senior Analysts
Investor Relations Manager
Corporate Finance Manager
Relationship Managers
Private Bankers

Elm Hunt Sectors

READY TO HIRE YOUR NEXT EXECUTIVE

A Private Discussion

Before You Make

Your Next Move

Not every leadership decision starts with a job description.  Whether you are replacing a senior leader, building a new leadership team or facing a critical appointment, we start with a confidential conversation about what you need to solve — before any search begins.

For CEOs, Boards, and Senior HR leaders. Strictly Confidential. No obligations

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

1) How fast can you deliver credible finalists?
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For most leadership mandates we deliver a shortlist-quality set of finalists within 14–30 days, depending on role complexity, location, and confidentiality level. We confirm timeline and shortlist standard in the 30-minute discovery consultation-call.

2) What does “Confidential by default” actually mean?
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No public advertising. Controlled outreach to passive leaders, identity protection in early stages, and NDA-ready execution when required.

3) Do you work retained, exclusive, or contingent?
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All three—based on urgency, scarcity, and confidentiality. For board-critical or sensitive hires, retained/exclusive is usually the cleanest model for priority execution and discreet access.

4) What makes your shortlist different from typical agencies?
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Fewer, stronger finalists. Operator-first screening (Performance-proven finalists), tight calibration, and controlled market mapping—so you spend less time interviewing and reach decision-ready candidates faster.

5) Can you run a sensitive replacement without market noise?
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Yes. We use quiet search protocols, controlled references, and identity protection to reduce internal disruption and external leakage.

6) Do you support offer-close and counteroffers?
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Yes—motivation validation, offer positioning, notice-period navigation, and counteroffer risk management to prevent end-stage collapse.

7) What industries do you cover — are you limited to Asset Management and Real Estate?
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We have deep strength in Asset Management, Investment and Finance and Real Estate Development, and we also deliver board-level mandates across adjacent sectors (FinTech, Construction, Power & Energy, and other leadership roles). If the role is high-stakes and GCC-based, we can assess it quickly.

8) What do you need from us to start?
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A short brief is usually enough, and a manadate/Job Description is useful if you have on to hand. On the triage-discovery call we align: role outcomes, role objectives, must-haves, reporting line, confidentiality level, compensation reality,personality type and timeline.

9) How do fees work?
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Fees depend on the engagement model (retained / exclusive / contingent), seniority, and market scarcity. We recommend the cleanest model after triage based on speed, risk, and confidentiality.

10) What happens after the 30-minute triage/consultation call?
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You leave with a clear next step: shortlist standard, delivery timeline, and recommended search approach (and NDA if needed). If we proceed, we move into calibration and market mapping immediately.