MENA Recruitment Expertise
Regional Presence. Global Reach. Strategic Recruitment Support.
A trusted partner to the freight forwarding community for over 40 years, our extensive global network of connections within the supply chain community has enabled our seamless integration into Dubai’s dynamic business environment, positioning us to serve organizations effectively from this strategic location.
Led locally from Dubai by Syeda Saher, our MENA practice combines regional expertise with global talent access.
Whether you seek local talent or access to the global talent pool, particularly in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, Stoakley Dubai is dedicated to supporting your hiring needs.
At the helm of the Dubai office, our Managing Director, Syeda Saher, leads the Stoakley team as it addresses client needs in the MENA region, helping organizations source exceptional talent locally or identify the right fit globally, particularly across Canada, the USA, and the UK. Please reach out to Syeda and/or our President, Trevor Stewart, to learn more about how we can help.
Our Services
Regional Hiring
From our local head office in Dubai, we provide high-calibre candidates to clients throughout the MENA region.
Global Hiring
With an extensive international network, we source exceptional talent globally, with a special focus on candidates from Canada, the USA, and the UK. To ensure the broadest possible search, we also draw upon the extended reach of our NPA partners — over 500 firms spanning 6 continents.
Localization / Emiratisation Support
We work closely with organizations to develop customized recruitment strategies tailored to their localization and Emiratisation objectives, whether that means identifying senior Emirati executives for leadership roles or attracting Emirati graduates for entry-level positions.
Permanent Search
Our core offering — when you need to hire the right person for a mission-critical role, now and into the future.
Confidential Search
An added level of privacy for sensitive mandates. Executives and board directors around the world have trusted Stoakley to execute confidential searches using a proprietary process designed to minimize information leaks and protect your search.
Interim / Fractional Search
When you need a talented executive for a shorter period of time or on a less-than-full-time basis, but still want the rigour and methodology associated with a traditional permanent search.
RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)
When you have a high volume of hires and want us to operate as an integrated extension of your team on an ongoing contractual basis.
Market Focus
With our deep industry knowledge and vast network, we connect organizations with exceptional talent who excel in optimizing supply chain operations, enhancing logistics efficiency, and navigating the complexities of customs and trade regulations. Our expertise ensures we understand your unique hiring needs and deliver candidates who drive operational excellence.
Trust us to streamline your recruitment process, reduce hiring timelines, and secure the skilled professionals essential to your organization’s success. Learn more about our specialization and expertise below:
Our Industry Experts
One of the strongest testaments to our success and dedication to specialty practices is the fact that many of our consultants were once former clients, candidates, or both. In our firm’s history, this has been especially true for our logistics and supply chain specialty practice.
Our current and former internal experts directly from the logistics industry include:
Canada
United States
United Kingdom
MENA Region
Accounting & Finance
Administrative & Clerical
Construction
Engineering
Financial Services
Food and Beverage
Franchising
Freight Forwarding, Customs & Trade
HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment)
Human Resources
HVAC/R
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Media, Print, & Packaging
Not-For-Profit
Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals
Property & Facilities Management
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Sales & Marketing
Senior Management & Executive Leadership
Skilled Trades
Supply Chain, Logistics & Distribution
