VES is leading the industry in our region, bringing expertise in the search process to our clients.
Ours is the only firm from the Middle East represented on the AESC Board, the worldwide organization for executive search consultants.
VES is a recognized expert in consulting for human talent in the Middle East. VES is the only Executive Search firm in the Middle East that is a qualified Official OSEC Expert for the OSEC Business Network based in Switzerland. Whether you are expanding your business in the region or just starting to explore the opportunities here, we can help you recognize and find the talent you need to drive your business forward.
Retained executive search is a specialized form of management consulting that is a targeted search for the best fit between candidate and client. It is an exclusive engagement between us and our clients. Our prime goal is to assist our clients in identifying, selecting and retaining senior executive talent. We recommend the use of retained executive search when:
- Due to the specialized nature of the position it is extremely challenging to find the right candidates
- The search requires confidentiality
- The client wants to recruit executives currently employed by competitors or other employers
- Candidates are not actively seeking new opportunities
- A broader network of candidates and sources is required
We bring local cultural expertise to bridge the gap between local talent needs and global business.
In today’s increasingly competitive and global economy, more and more companies are finding the need to expand in emerging and growing markets like the Middle East and North Africa. But doing business in Cairo or Dubai, for example, can be very different from doing business in New York or London. The ability to interact successfully with employees, clients and vendors is crucial to success.
Leadership styles, listening habits, concepts of time, and communication patterns at meetings are just a few of the cultural differences to be expected. A Northern European or American company will tend to be data-oriented and decisive while a manager from the Middle East will be more dialogue-oriented and concerned with the relationships within and external to the company. VES Consultants have international experience and local cultural backgrounds to ensure that the right fit includes cultural sensitivities. Finding the best person for your organization results in a long-term, cost-effective and mutually satisfying relationship between company and employee.
VES has a comprehensive network which enables access to the hidden jewels and high caliber profiles that you need to drive your business in the region.
We are close to our clients in all senses but also equally close to candidates’ development and career paths over the years. When combined, we create long lasting partnerships when we match a client’s need with a candidate’s potential growth.
In addition to our proprietary database, VES is closely aligned with organizations such as London Business School and INSEAD giving us access to the best talent in the world. As a member of AESC, we participate in BlueSteps, a career service only for top executive positions.
Our personal relationships with regional Councils and organizations give us an edge in knowing who the best candidate is for your needs.
- American Business Council
- Dubai Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Business Council
- Swiss Business Council
- Swiss Business Hub
In addition to our memberships in the councils listed below, VES participates in most local business councils and activities.
