RP International is a leading provider of executive search, interim management and leadership consulting services with a near unique story of success across mature and emerging markets. With 7 international offices across Europe, Middle East and Asia, RP International offers a highly co-ordinated approach with offices working together as one team to offer clients a truly global service. Importantly, we offer the following services:• Executive Retained Search - for senior and critical / confidential positions• Interim and Out-Sourced Consultants for projects – includes Telecoms subject matter experts, interim executives and interim management. • Advisory and Consulting Services – interview training, talent assessment, leadership consulting, executive coaching, outplacement, board advisoryThis means that we can make an independent assessment of your needs and offer the right solution.Our expertise can be applied to any sector. However, we have shown particular strength around telco, fintech, gaming, logistics, agritech, medtech, e-commerce, Cyber Security, payments, media on the technology side while handling assignments in life sciences, legal, Government, Private Equity and Financial Services. We work across sectors in functions such as HR, Legal and Finance

Boyden is one of the oldest executive search firms. A well reputed global brand with offices in around 40 countries. The operating model is one of 100% regional ownership by the licensee with shared use of the global brand. In addition to my work in the global technology practice, I worked across conglomerates, government sector, private equity and investment banking. I also drove our ‘non-core’ service offerings across leadership consulting. I produced content for leading regional publications, spoke at industry events, judged the CommsMea Awards and led the EMEA cohort for a group sponsored internal learning programme.

As a senior member of the Etisalat Group HR function, I was hired as Group Director Talent Acquisition. I built the group capability by targeting and hiring the best global talent. During this era, I led the hiring process for many of those who lead the company across our global footprint today either by appointing them directly into their roles at L1 (CEO, CXO, Board) or by making strong strategic hires at L2 and L3 before supporting the individuals in their career growth into CXO posts.I gradually increased my involvement in wider HR and Talent Management over the years. I held at various times the following group posts on an "acting" basis: Vice President Talent Management, Vice President Employee Relations & Services, Vice President HR Business Optimization, Director Talent Mobility, Director Leadership & Succession Management. The internal brand of our department improved dramatically during my tenure. As a group team presiding over a range of international operations with a predominantly dotted line/matrix approach to driving the projects I handled a wide range of subjects during my time with Etisalat, operating from middle management to CEO/Board level.Responsibilities/Achievements :Leading Group and International Operations CXO Talent Acquisition (internal and external candidates);Devising and driving Talent Management/HR initiatives and talent programmes covering subjects such as employer branding, organisational design (OD), Talent Mobility, HR Business Partnership, Talent Assessment (for hiring and development purposes), leadership development, training, executive coaching, High Potential Programmes, global leadership programmes, succession planning, policies and procedures; developing the EVP; advising on HR components of Group GovernanceBuilt strong capability initially through external hiring and identification/development of internal capability with a significant improvement in the ratio of internal : external appointments

Major account management/retained search, predominantly within the telco operator, private equity and strategy consulting sectors across MEA region.

Enabling established and emerging technology driven companies to grow their business by attracting top achievers.

International Executive Search Consultancy. Recruiting for vendors, wireless start-ups and carriers on an EMEA/APAC wide basis.

French market leader in sports retail. Initially held a management position in Rennes (France) and was part of the team to launch the concept in the UK