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Devi Nair plays a pivotal role in the coordination and management of key leadership appointments in the real estate, industrial, and public sectors across the MENA region. Combining strategic thinking with a deep understanding of talent, she helps organizations achieve sustainable growth with leaders who drive lasting impact, while ensuring each project is executed with utmost precision.
Professional Focus
- 4 years’ experience in executive search with additional business background
- Supports executive search across MENA, placing C-suite and board-level talent in government and private sectors, including Emiratization projects
- Conducts detailed company and candidate research, talent mapping, and market analysis
- Manages research projects end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and alignment with client needs
- Builds strong relationships with candidates, clients, and industry experts to enhance effectiveness
- Business and analytics background, with experience in operational design and compensation optimization across industries
Business Expertise
- Joined Boyden UAE as a Research Analyst in 2021, Dubai
- Business Operations Analyst at LetsLocalise, UK
- Project Consultant at United Kingdom Education Centre, UK
- Started career as a Data Analyst at another top-tier global executive search firm, Dubai
Additional Expertise
- Public Sector
- Government
- Hospitality
- Industrial
- Real Estate
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree (MSc) in business analysis and strategic management from University of Manchester, UK
- Bachelor’s degree (BBA) in entrepreneurship and family business from Amity University, Dubai
- Certification in Disruptive Strategy, Harvard Business School Online
Case Studies
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Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
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.
Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader
Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
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
Articles & Papers
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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