Leadership placed discreetly, retained for years.
Retained executive search for the construction, real estate and built environment sectors across the GCC. Confidential, mandated, board-grade.
What we search for.
We run retained executive search assignments for board, C-suite and director-level appointments across the built environment. From CEO and Managing Director through Development Director, Project Director, Commercial Director, Head of Design and Head of Cost — we work where the role defines the business.
C-Suite & Board
CEO, Managing Director and board-level mandates for developers, contractors and investors.
Development & Project Leadership
Development Director, Project Director and programme leads on landmark schemes.
Commercial & Cost
Commercial Director, Head of Cost and senior quantity surveying leadership.
Design & Technical
Head of Design, Design Director and technical directors across multi-disciplinary teams.
A search process built for discretion and speed.
Mandate & mapping
We start with a confidential briefing, define the success profile and map the live talent universe across the GCC and target relocation markets.
Engage & shortlist
Direct, name-by-name approach. Typically a four to six person longlist within three weeks, refined to a shortlist of three.
Close & onboard
Reference, offer and notice management. Continued contact through onboarding and the first ninety days.
Who trusts us.
Clients include Tier 1 main contractors, master developers, giga-project authorities, international consultancies and private equity-backed platforms operating across the GCC.
"Aaron supported us with the appointment of an EVP Development to lead our developments across the UAE. He conducted extensive market mapping across the region, giving us a clear view of the strongest senior-level talent available and providing a high-quality shortlist aligned with our requirements.
His knowledge of the real estate development market, combined with his executive-level network and thorough search process, made him a valuable partner throughout the appointment. We would be happy to recommend Aaron and Fletcher Piccolo Associates for senior executive searches."
GCC coverage.
Search mandates are run across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar — with local insight and regional reach.
Executive search questions.
Straight answers about how we work, where we operate and what makes a retained search different.
Considering a leadership hire?
Confidential first conversations. No obligation.