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Let our industry specialists listen to your aspirations and present your story to the most esteemed organizations in the Middle East, as we collaborate to write the next chapter of your successful career.

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Non – Executive Board Appointments

Empowering Growth: The Role of Saudi Corporate Boards in Vision 2030 Era and Beyond

As Saudi Arabia embraces Vision 2030 and attracts investment, companies are evaluating their ability to innovate and grow. Meeting global expectations for trust, diversity, and community engagement is vital. Corporate boards play a crucial role in achieving growth and delivering stakeholder value. Many recognize the need for Saudi boards to enhance their effectiveness. We spoke with high-profile board members to understand these challenges and how leading boards are evolving to meet them. The consensus is clear: boards must become more strategic, forward-looking, and aligned with current needs to deliver effectively.

In today’s business landscape, companies must review their board composition to ensure a diverse range of perspectives for success.

Do you know?

Robert Walters specialises in helping businesses find the perfect board members in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the ever-increasing challenges faced by boards today, such as cybersecurity and compliance, it is crucial to have qualified individuals who align with your company’s values.

At Robert Walters, our Saudi Arabia executive search team includes seasoned industry experts with decades of experience in retained executive search in the kingdom, setting it apart from our conventional recruitment endeavours. We prioritise understanding your specific needs through collaborative discussions, leading to a joint decision on the most suitable consultant for your requirements.

In partnership, we are committed to identifying and securing high-achieving individuals who possess the expertise to adeptly navigate your organisation through the complexities of the evolving work landscape of the kingdom. Trust Robert Walters to enhance your leadership team with unparalleled talent in the ever-changing world of work.

International networks

By entrusting Robert Walters with your senior talent search, you gain access to top-tier leaders worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, who can shape your company’s direction.

The interview processes

We are committed to achieving success through diversity, dedicating our time to engage, understand, and maintain connections with the foremost leadership candidates in your industry.

Executive Search headhunting methodology

Our executive search consultant, specialising in Saudi Arabia’s industry landscape, will engage with you to understand your specific search requirements, timelines, organizational strategy, and cultural nuances.

Before we start the process, we provide a concise market analysis and create a compelling job profile for your approval, ensuring effective communication with potential candidates.

Our dedicated Saudi Arabia executive research team systematically analyses comparable business entities, strategically targeting key talent with a structured and proactive approach.

Senior leaders conduct interviews to explore candidates' backgrounds, competencies, and role enthusiasm. Shortlisted candidates receive a complimentary psychometric assessment, offering a detailed evaluation of their leadership qualities.

Our executive search team has extensive expertise mediating job offers to assist client and candidate on facilitating a resolution that aligns with the interests of all involved (both) parties.

At the conclusion of the assignment, Robert Walters will furnish you with a comprehensive client report. This report will outline all the identified and approached candidates along with the resulting outcomes. This not only offers valuable market insights but also ensures complete transparency regarding our work.

Our involvement goes beyond headhunting. We help your new executive integrate successfully and gather feedback on their first impressions in the initial 90 days.

 

 

Get in touch with us to discuss our executive search services.

Board director hiring consultants

Omer  Zakaria

Omer Zakaria

Associate Director, Country Head Saudi Arabia, Middle East

   

Jason Grundy

Jason Grundy

Managing Director, Middle East

  

Jonathan  Berry

Jonathan Berry

Director, Regional Head of UAE & Northern Gulf, Middle East

   

Your tailor-made solution

Our specialised executive search service provides the big picture for hiring managers and potential leaders. We take the time to fully understand the aspirations, culture, values ​​and backgrounds of both parties. This is how we find the "sweet spot" where professionals and organisations fit together perfectly.

The result? Potential employers and leaders can confidently make the choice that's right for them.

Our story is based on fact

  • 43,000

    Professionals we help start their next chapter

  • 11,000

    Organisations who we help acquire talent

  • 85%

    Of professionals refer us to a friend

  • 90%

    Of organisations recruit more than one role through us

Organisations trust us to tell their story

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