Executive Search · Professional Recruitment · Leadership Advisory
HYRD is a boutique executive search and professional recruitment firm. We help organisations across the Middle East identify, attract, and appoint the leaders who shape their future.
Global Presence
With offices across the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, our reach spans time zones and continents — so we can source, screen, and place talent wherever opportunity lives.
Our Track Record
A snapshot of the senior mandates we've closed — from C-suite appointments at sovereign funds to specialist hires at fast-growing regional players.
| Role & Company | Location | Sector | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|
Chief Investment Officer Regional Sovereign-Linked Fund |
Abu Dhabi, UAE | Financial Services | Q1 2026 |
Chief Technology Officer Saudi Super-App (Series C) |
Riyadh, KSA | Technology | Q1 2026 |
Group CFO Listed GCC Real Estate Developer |
Doha, Qatar | Financial Services | Q4 2025 |
Head of New Energy National Energy Major |
Abu Dhabi, UAE | Energy & Industrial | Q4 2025 |
Chief Strategy Officer Government Economic Authority |
Riyadh, KSA | Government | Q3 2025 |
VP of Engineering Regional Fintech Unicorn |
Dubai, UAE | Technology | Q3 2025 |
Industries We Serve
Our consultants are former operators with lived experience in the industries they serve. That insider's view is what separates a placement from a true match.
Banking · Asset Mgmt · Insurance · Fintech
SaaS · AI · Cyber · Platforms
FMCG · Luxury · E-commerce · Hospitality
Pharma · Medtech · Providers · Biotech
Development · Engineering · Facilities
Oil & Gas · Renewables · Manufacturing
Investors · Sponsor-backed companies
GREs · Sovereign funds · Public agencies
Open Positions
Drop your CV and we'll reach out the moment a matching opportunity opens. Confidential and free.
Insights & Perspectives
How C-suites across the Gulf are restructuring for an era of rapid diversification, AI adoption, and competitive talent markets.
A new generation of Emirati and Saudi leaders is reshaping how family businesses and GREs approach leadership continuity.
Our annual study of total-cash, equity, and benefits trends for senior professionals across seven priority sectors.
Contact Us
Whether you need one specialised hire or an entire department, our consultants are ready to help. We respond within one business day.
Tell us about your company and what you're looking for.