Since 1998
Established in Dubai
3 markets
UAE Saud Arabi Oman
90+ offices
InterSearch Worldwide network
50+ countries
International talent access
25+ years
Regional search experience
A regional executive search partner with the credibility of a global network.
Regional knowledge
Deep understanding of leadership, culture and market dynamics across the Middle East.
Global reach
Access to the InterSearch Worldwide network across 90+ offices and 50+ countries.
Senior-level focus
Search expertise for senior leaders, board talent and specialist leadership roles.
Trusted process
Rigorous, discreet and consistent methodology on every mandate.
Backed by one of the world’s established executive search networks.
To connect organizations with leaders who create measurable impact, long-term value and sustainable growth.
To be a trusted executive search partner across the Middle East, combining regional insight with global access to leadership talent.
The principles behind every mandate.
Honest, objective counsel on every mandate.
Absolute discretion for clients and candidates.
Long-term relationships over transactions.
Broader, more diverse leadership slates.
Rigorous, consistent search methodology.
Seamless teamwork across the IWW network.
Featured talent solutions.
Frequently asked questions.
Clear answers about how InterSearch Middle East supports leadership decisions across the GCC and MEA region.
What does InterSearch Middle East do? +
InterSearch Middle East is an executive search and leadership advisory firm. It helps organizations across the GCC and MEA region identify, assess and secure senior leaders, board directors and specialist executives — combining deep regional market knowledge with the global reach of the InterSearch Worldwide network.
Which countries and markets does it cover? +
It operates across three core markets — the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) and Oman (Muscat) — and supports mandates throughout the wider GCC and MEA region. Through the InterSearch Worldwide network it accesses talent in more than 50 countries via 90+ offices.
What types of roles does it recruit for? +
InterSearch Middle East recruits C-suite and senior leadership roles, board directors and chairs, and specialist executives. Services include executive search, board search, interim management (Shareek), leadership assessment, succession planning and talent mapping across all major industries.
How does the executive search process work? +
The process follows five stages: (1) understand the mandate, (2) map the market, (3) identify and assess leaders, (4) shortlist and advise, and (5) support selection and onboarding. Every mandate is conducted with a rigorous, discreet and consistent methodology.
How is it connected to a global network? +
InterSearch Middle East is the regional partner of InterSearch Worldwide, one of the world’s established organizations of retained executive search firms. This gives clients local market intelligence combined with cross-border access to leadership talent across 90+ offices in 50+ countries.
How can I contact InterSearch Middle East? +
You can contact InterSearch Middle East by email at me@intersearchme.com or through the enquiry form on the website. Offices are located in Dubai, Riyadh and Muscat, and every enquiry is answered personally.