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The region's talent doesn't announce
itself. We find it.

OUR APPROACH

We recruit for today
and build for tomorrow.

  • High-impact hiring for critical roles where speed and precision matter.
  • Built on deep sector knowledge, active networks, and real market intelligence.
  • We move fast, without compromising on fit or long-term value.
  • We partner with boards, founders, and senior management to hire leaders who carry both mandate and consequence.
  • Our executive search work focuses on roles where decisions influence strategy, culture, and long term value creation. Assignments are handled with discretion, rigor, and deep understanding of regional and sector context.
  • Typical mandates include C suite, regional leadership, and critical functional heads across FMCG, industrials, consumer, and investment backed businesses.
  • Strategic talent mapping to assess leadership capability and future readiness.
  • Used to support succession planning, competitive benchmarking, and growth strategy.
  • Insight-led decisions, grounded in real market data.
  • Practical Leadership and Advisory solutions aligned to business strategy and growth priorities.
  • From structure and capability to performance and governance support.
  • Measured by outcomes, not process.
Stats Counter Section

22+

Years of
Experience

670+

Clients
Advised

32+

Markets with
Global Presence

75%

Still in Role at
Three Years

TESTIMONIALS

Don't take our word for it. Hear it from the leaders we've worked with.

TOLGA SEZER

CEO AT BADAEL

"We first worked with Mindfield in 2004 on the Aujan mandate. That work scaled to $500M in four years and later paved the way for the $2B Aujan and Coca-Cola joint venture. Two decades on, Mindfield is still our partner, for trust, close collaboration, and delivery on the journeys that matter."

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RANA SENGUPTA

CEO AT AL KABEER

"Al Kabeer's journey from a family business to a corporate structure was not just strategic recruitment, it was interim leadership when the journey could not afford to be interrupted. Anjali and Anurag's immersion in our business created value beyond what a recruitment service normally offers."

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KHALID ALVI

CEO AT GYMA FOOD INDUSTRIES

"I have known Anjali for almost 30 years, and Mindfield from the day it was founded. From the earlier part of my career to senior management, she has stood beside me in times of strength and in testing times. The partnership has evolved into trust, support, and anchoring."

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AZZAM ADHAMI

CHIEF SALES OFFICER AT BAJA

"Mindfield has placed me in three of the six FMCG companies I've worked at, and helped me fill numerous roles when I was hiring. What sets them apart is Anjali's counsel. I still call her when I'm weighing a new opportunity, even when she's not the one running the search."

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MOHAMED BADRAN

CEO AT SAVOLA

"I have worked with Anjali and her team for almost 20 years, across different companies and sectors. Mindfield's network and understanding of the regional market are deep. Their candidates have consistently proven to be valuable assets for my organisations."

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BASSEM SABRA

CEO AT AL RABIE SAUDI JUICE CO.

"When I joined Al Rabie as CEO, Mindfield's support was instrumental in navigating the transformation. The care and precision they bring to every search, ensuring the right match for candidates and organisations alike, is the reason colleagues have referred to Anjali as the 'go-to headhunter' for two decades."

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KALPANA PRATHAP

FORMER DIRECTOR TALENT AND DEVELOPMENT EMEA AT MONDELEZ

"Mindfield is not in the placement-as-targets business. Anjali personally takes the time to understand a culture, not just through the HR Director, but through the stakeholders, managers, and incumbents in the role. That depth is the difference."

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SONAL SODHA

HEAD OF HR AT EX-MARS

"Across 25 years of hiring in the GCC, and assignments in India, Mindfield has been an invaluable partner. Anjali understands the nuances of each role and corporate culture, and brings an acute sense of cultural fit. For even the most specialised positions, they have consistently identified the right candidates."

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PAVEL VERBLUDENKO

GENERAL DIRECTOR AT ONTEX

"Mindfield brought a deep understanding of the market, business and geography, and delivered results under tough time pressure. What stays with you is the culture, the 'Make their day!' motto on the wall in their Dubai office turns the work into a joyful journey."

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REZA SHAMSUDDIN

DEPUTY PRESIDENT AT BINZAGR

"Mindfield has built real human relationships with our team over the years, relationships that have added value to the organisation. Their approach to the recruitment process is professional, and the standard of candidates is consistently high."

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YUSRA KHAN

HR DIRECTOR AT SAWANI

"Mindfield has been a steady partner to me and to Sawani, supporting us with candidates who became valued colleagues. Their team is part of the journey, not separate from it."

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AMR SALMAN

GENERAL MANAGER AT SAVOLA

"Anjali has been a game changer in this region. The values she drives in such a delicate line of business, and the approach she takes with clients and candidates, are best described as 'professional with a twist of personal touch.' That is what makes Mindfield a longtime trusted partner."

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AJAY RAMPAL

CEO AT IFFCO POULTRY

"Mindfield delivered for our JV companies in Oman with quick response, strong candidate quality, and a real understanding of the business requirements. I have since recommended them to our partners in the region."

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BHAVNISH AWASTHI

HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AFRICA AT AMS BAESHEN

"From the first call to my onboarding at AMS Baeshen, the entire process was managed with rare professionalism. In all honesty, I have not had a better recruiting experience in my professional career."

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BASMA YOUSSEF

HEAD OF MARKETING AT AUJAN COCA-COLA BEVERAGES COMPANY

"Mindfield has been my partner for over 8 years, and has consistently exceeded my expectations. Their deep understanding of my career goals and strengths has placed me in roles that have been the right fit. Their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail make them a standout in the industry."

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OLGA SUKHOTERINA

HR & ADMIN MANAGER AT AUJAN GROUP HOLDING

"Working with Mindfield felt like working with a close friend, but the service was end-to-end professional, from qualified shortlists to interview coordination. I never doubted that the best talent would be identified and selected."

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AMR ZAWAWI

GROUP HR MANAGER AT ZAHID GROUP

"Mindfield's team took the time to understand Zahid Group's culture, values, work environment, and challenges. That depth is what helped them find the right fit for the roles we needed to fill."

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MARK BUNN

VP COMMERCIAL & SALES AT PEPSICO

"Anjali is a consummate professional, highly engaged, efficient, and a fantastic caring person. Without any doubt, one of the best in the industry. I look forward to continuing to work with her into the future."

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ETIENNE MASSON

MANAGER TALENT MANAGEMENT AND KSA ORGANIZATIONAL ADVISOR AT NISSAN

"Mindfield supported our manpower ramp-up across the UAE and KSA over two years. The consultants understood our business and requirements quickly, saving us significant time. I expect partners, not consultants. Mindfield reached that level."

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YOUSSEF EZZIKHE

CEO AT OMAN REFRESHMENT COMPANY / PEPSICO

"Anjali is a talented headhunter and a sharp career advisor. She follows up with candidates at every stage of the recruitment process and provides genuinely valuable guidance on next steps."

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RACHNA SAMPAYO

SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES AT ORACLE CORPORATION

"Anjali understands the intricacies of the Middle East market and has excellent networking in the region. She puts in extra effort to understand client requirements and deliver results. Detail-oriented and creative, she has built Mindfield into one of the most successful recruitment firms in the region."

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MOHAMED ITANI

CEO AT IFFCO

"Anjali is a dedicated business professional with deep experience in recruitment. I have made meaningful career moves based on her contacts and recommendations. She is the real thing, and I recommend her without reservation."

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CELAL BERKEL

DIRECTOR OF SALES (GO TO MARKET) AMENA AT PEPSICO

"During the PepsiCo Foods UAE setup, Anjali delivered the right people, with the right skills, across different functions, within the required time frame. I recommend Mindfield to any company looking to fill a senior vacancy."

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MOHAMED BAKRY

MARKETING & BUSINESS STRATEGIST

"I have known Anjali for over 12 years. She is a partner and career consultant, more than a recruitment consultant. She knows every senior professional in the FMCG business in the Middle East personally and closely. The trust and accountability she builds set her apart."

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AHMED ALBAKARY

GENERAL MANAGER / CEO BISCOMISR AT KELLOGG COMPANY

"Over more than 10 years of working closely with Anjali, she has consistently delivered the right people with the right skills, whether for filling roles or building effective startups."

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WAEL ZAKI

HUMAN CAPITAL AND HR LEADER

"Mindfield assessed my value proposition against the role's objectives and qualifications, and made sure the position was a fit on both sides before proceeding. Later, when I needed to hire, I returned to them, knowing the depth of their process and the quality of their candidates."

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HYDER SYED

GROUP HEAD TALENT MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING AT LANDMARK GROUP

"Anjali is one of the most responsive and reliable recruiters I have worked with. She goes above and beyond to deliver, brings sharp insights, and is well established across the MEA region."

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ALI ALZAIN

GENERAL MANAGER CORPORATE SERVICES AT ROLACO TRADING AND CONTRACTING HOLDING

"I have used Mindfield for several positions across departments and levels at Rolaco. Their searches are always relevant, their candidates always the right caliber, and their turnaround time is excellent. They are my first choice for management recruitment."

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ABRAHAM VARGHESE

GLOBAL SALES LEAD (ROUTE TO MARKET) AT MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL

"Over 10 years, Anjali has been transparent and honest with candidates, and her advice is consistently useful. She matches candidates to employers with care, and is committed to doing the best for both sides of the table."

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SUDHIR NAGPAL

PRESIDENT MEA AT PIDILITE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

"Mindfield's ability to appreciate local market culture and context is the key value for companies hiring across the emerging markets of the Middle East and Africa."

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JUHI BARUAH

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR (EX-RED BULL)

"Anjali is a seasoned, thorough recruiter with strong understanding of retail and FMCG dynamics in the region. Resourceful, with excellent interpersonal skills."

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AMIR IQBAL

CEO & MANAGING DIRECTOR AT BAYER PAKISTAN

"What gives me confidence in Anjali is her ability to listen and focus on real needs. She takes pride in every job, builds a strong network, and earns trust with both professionals and corporations alike."

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RUSSELL D'COSTA

FORMER HR MANAGER AT JOHNSON & JOHNSON FZ LLC

"Mindfield has an excellent map of the talent market across functions, industries, and regions, which is what enables them to deliver very quickly. The team consistently delivers on their commitments, especially on timelines."

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FAQS

Got Questions?

Mindfield Resources is a specialist executive search and recruitment firm based in Dubai, working across the Middle East and Africa.

We find senior and specialist talent for organisations hiring into the region. That runs from mid to senior management through to C-suite and board appointments, on both contingency and retained models. Alongside search, we deliver talent mapping, which gives organisations a picture of the leadership market before a seat opens, and leadership and advisory support, including fractional leadership for roles that need an experienced operator before a permanent hire makes sense.

We are led by senior partners. Every mandate is run by people who have worked this region for their entire careers.

The Middle East and Africa, led from Dubai.

Across the Gulf, that means the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, with Saudi Arabia now the fastest-moving hiring market in the region. Across the wider Middle East and North Africa, we work into Egypt, the Levant and the North African markets.

In Africa, we cover North, East and West Africa and South Africa, with regular mandates into Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. African hiring carries its own dynamics, particularly around building local leadership into roles that were previously held by expatriates, and we have been doing that work for many years.

The region is not uniform, and we do not treat it as though it is. What works in Riyadh does not work in Lagos.

FMCG and consumer is our core. It is where the firm was built and where our network runs deepest.

Around that core we work across retail, automotive, real estate, engineering and industrial, private equity, and diversified group of companies structures. Within those sectors we hire across sales, marketing, general management, finance, supply chain and specialist commercial functions.

We are specialists rather than generalists by choice. We take mandates in sectors where we already know who is performing, because that is the only way to reach the people who are not looking for a job.

On two models, depending on the mandate.

Contingency is pay-on-placement. You brief us, we search, the fee is due when the right person accepts and starts. There is no upfront commitment. It suits mid to senior mandates where the market has depth and speed matters.

Retained is an engaged search. A fee is agreed at the start, the mandate is exclusive, and the work is reported at each stage. It suits senior and board-level appointments, confidential mandates, and roles where the field is narrow and the search has to be exhaustive rather than fast.

We will tell you which model fits your mandate before you commit to either.

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