Executive Search in the Middle East & North Africa

ART is an American executive search firm founded in 1987 that conducts senior management executive search assignments across the Middle East, on the pan-Mideast Regional, MEA, MEIA, sub-regional, or national levels.

ART recruits non-bureaucratic, results-oriented senior managers and middle managers throughout the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa, as well as Middle East-experienced managers globally, for overseas firms seeking to expand, develop, or harmonize their MENA businesses.

Our client-companies require local or expatriate pan-region heads, country heads or department heads with strong local Mideast business contacts and/or successful employment experiences in their industry and within the region.

Candidates normally are already residing in the Mideast or North Africa, although very qualified candidates now residing in other areas - especially Western Europe and North America - may also be available.

Candidates typically have strong work histories at recognizable global firms, and as such, they are likely to work at their best in companies having similar business models. Candidates normally are headhunted by ART from our clients' direct competitors or from firms with closely related product or service offerings. Our goal is to minimize risk by identifying top candidates at companies in the same sector as our client.

ART's Middle East executive search work is best suited to the needs of international corporations based outside of the MENA Region that seek highly qualified, world-class managers - locals or expatriates - to advance their wholly owned business units or their joint ventures in which they control majority interest.

ART also can be a valuable resource for forward-looking Middle Eastern conglomerates that seek world-class business managers to run their business units in-country, regionally or worldwide.

Candidates are fluent in English and typically are often fluent in the local business language(s). Candidates with fluency in German, French, Dutch, Italian, Scandinavian, Spanish, or other languages might also be available. Candidates often have been educated in Western European or North American universities.

Unlike virtually every other recruitment firm in the MENA region, ART has never resorted to using jobs advertisements to identify good candidates. Advertising is a luck-based strategy, and ART is never hired by a client to be lucky. We are staffed by professional, experienced, well-trained headhunters whose industry contacts and industry know-how bring their clients targeted candidates who can grow revenue, manage operations and innovate technology.

The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region is one of the world’s most strategically important and economically diverse areas, combining energy‑rich Gulf economies, rapidly developing North African markets, and innovation‑driven Levant hubs.

From large‑scale infrastructure and energy mega-projects to advanced manufacturing, logistics, technology, and financial services, MENA continues to attract multinational investment and global leadership talent.

Atlantic Research Technologies (ART) supports organizations across the MENA region with executive search services tailored to each country’s economic strengths, talent markets, and leadership needs. Our cross‑border search capabilities enable companies to secure high‑impact executives who can operate effectively in complex, multicultural environments.

MENA Economic Landscape

The region is defined by:

Energy, petrochemicals & renewables
Industrial manufacturing & engineering
Technology, digital transformation & cybersecurity
Logistics, ports & global supply chain hubs
Financial services, corporate operations & investment
Infrastructure, construction & megaproject development
Tourism, hospitality & commercial services
Agribusiness & food production

With a multilingual workforce, strategic global location, and ambitious national development programs, MENA remains a critical region for multinational expansion.

GCC COUNTRIES

A region known for energy leadership, large‑scale infrastructure, advanced logistics, and rapidly expanding technology ecosystems.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Industries: Energy, technology, logistics, financial services, industrial operations
Major hubs: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
Link: Executive Search in the UAE

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Industries: Energy, petrochemicals, industrial manufacturing, technology, megaprojects
Major hubs: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam
Link: Executive Search in Saudi Arabia

🇶🇦 Qatar

Industries: LNG, infrastructure, technology, logistics, industrial operations
Major hubs: Doha
Link: Executive Search in Qatar

🇧🇭 Bahrain

Industries: Financial services, technology, industrial operations, logistics
Major hubs: Manama
Link: Executive Search in Bahrain

🇰🇼 Kuwait

Industries: Energy, petrochemicals, industrial manufacturing, logistics, finance
Major hubs: Kuwait City
Link: Executive Search in Kuwait

🇴🇲 Oman

Industries: Energy, industrial operations, logistics, infrastructure, technology
Major hubs: Muscat
Link: Executive Search in Oman

NORTH AFRICA

A region combining industrial growth, energy development, agribusiness, and expanding logistics networks.

🇲🇦 Morocco

Industries: Automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, energy, logistics
Major hubs: Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier
Link: Executive Search in Morocco

🇹🇳 Tunisia

Industries: Industrial manufacturing, technology, agribusiness, logistics, energy
Major hubs: Tunis, Sfax, Sousse
Link: Executive Search in Tunisia

🇪🇬 Egypt

Industries: Industrial manufacturing, energy, logistics, technology, infrastructure
Major hubs: Cairo, Alexandria
Link: Executive Search in Egypt

LEVANT

A region defined by innovation, industrial diversification, and strong technical talent.

🇹🇷 Türkiye

Industries: Industrial manufacturing, automotive, energy, technology, logistics
Major hubs: Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir
Link: Executive Search in Türkiye

🇱🇧 Lebanon

Industries: Technology, financial services, industrial operations, logistics
Major hubs: Beirut, Tripoli
Link: Executive Search in Lebanon

🇮🇱 Israel

Industries: Consumer products (CPG/FMCG), consumer services
Major hubs: Tel Aviv, Haifa
Link: Executive Search in Israel

Roles We Recruit Across the Middle East & North Africa

ART recruits senior leaders across:

C‑suite: CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, CIO
General Management: Country Manager, Managing Director, President
Commercial Leadership: VP Sales, Sales Director, Business Development
Finance Management: CFO, VP Finance, Controller, Planning & Analysis, M&A
Operations & Manufacturing: VP Operations, Plant Manager, Engineering Director
Supply Chain & Procurement: Logistics Directors, S&OP Leaders
Technology: CTO, VP Engineering, R&D Director, Technical Director
Information Technology: CIO, CISO, VP IT, Director Data Center
Corporate Functions: CHRO, HR Director, HR Manager, Legal & Compliance Leaders

Our cross‑border search capabilities allow companies to access talent across the entire MENA region.

Why Companies Choose ART for Executive Search in MENA

Deep Regional Expertise

We understand the cultural, economic, and operational dynamics across the Middle East and North Africa.

Industry‑Specialized Recruiters

Our team has decades of experience in energy, industrial manufacturing, technology, logistics, and corporate services.

Cross‑Border Search Capability

We support multinational organizations with leadership recruitment across multiple countries simultaneously.

Access to Passive Talent

We identify executives not visible on public networks — essential in competitive and emerging markets.

Confidential & High‑Precision Search

We specialize in sensitive, high‑impact leadership placements requiring discretion and accuracy.

Start a Leadership Search in the Middle East & North Africa

ART supports confidential executive searches across the GCC, North Africa, and the Levant.
To discuss your leadership hiring needs, please contact us.