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Bhavana Dalal has nearly two decades of experience in executive search and recruitment across multiple sectors in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Turkey, South Korea, and India. As an expert in global talent acquisition, she quickly grasps the leadership needs and strategic goals of clients, develops tailored search strategies, and assesses candidates within market and industry-specific contexts.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 20 years’ experience in executive search and in-house corporate recruitment across diverse sectors and geographies
- Track record of successful searches in a range of industries, including consumer, financial services, industrial, real estate, and life sciences
- End-to-end management of senior-level executive search assignments, aligning leadership talent with client needs and strategic objectives
- Comprehensive market research and analysis to identify and attract top-tier talent
- Expertise in candidate sourcing, relationship management, and search process execution
- Strong background in financial analysis and business operations
- Native Hindi, fluent in English
Business Expertise
- Senior Recruiter, EMEA at another of the world’s top global executive search firms, UAE
- Senior Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Consultant at Aban Investment, the shared services arm of Ghobash Group, a Dubai-based diversified business group.
- Advisor at a global executive search firm operating in over 35 countries, UAE
- Director at a global executive search firm focused on C-suite and board search, UAE
- Head of Research, MENA at another top-tier global executive search firm, UAE
- Currency Analyst at Forex Capital Services, a leading forex broker in India
- Managed operations in a family-owned business in India, focusing on mining, processing, and manufacturing of micronized mineral fillers
Additional Expertise
- Consumer
- Public Sector
- Education
- Government
- Hospitality
- Financial Services
- Industrial
- Life Sciences
- Real Estate
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in investment banking from University of Reading, UK
- Master’s degree in economics from MLS University, Udaipur, India
Case Studies
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Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership
With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.
From Transition to Transformation: CFO Leadership in Premium Wine Operations
How Boyden navigated a high-stakes CFO search for a global wine producer’s U.S. subsidiary.
Accelerating Growth: Building Market Leadership in Southeast Asia
Discover how Boyden recruited a top-tier Country General Manager to lead Southeast Asia expansion and strategic M&A for a global food safety solutions provider, driving rapid growth and market leadership in the region.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
Preparing the C-Suite for the AI Economy in 2025:
Leadership will make or break the transformation to the AI Economy. Success often pivots on whether an organization’s leadership fully demonstrates their willingness and commitment to change. Clearly, for the transformation to deliver on the desired unprecedented productivity gains of AI, the C-Suite needs to be ready and willing to undertake the organizational “surgery” required. There are no quick fixes. Transform or die!
Boyden Report Series
As social impact organisations stir our conscience, where does your organisation stand?
Social Impact Report: Analysing the trends and companies reshaping the role of enterprise in society, with expert insights from Boyden's Global Social Impact Practice Members
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FinTech Trends Report: PE/VC
Perspectives from Boyden’s FinTech Experts
Articles & Papers
PE/VC Trends Report: Technology Edition
News & Events
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Press Release
Boyden UAE Appoints Bashar Kilani as Managing Partner
Bashar Strengthens Boyden’s MENA Presence with Nearly 30 Years of Experience in Digital & Technology Industry
Press Release
Boyden Promotes Gabrielle Robinson and Nessrine Salah to Managing Partners in the Middle East
Accomplished regional executive search experts recognised for their contribution to Boyden, and to economic diversification and progress in the Middle East region
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