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Kim Azzam contributes a strong foundation in executive search and recruitment, with a focus on research-driven strategies and candidate evaluation, to support leadership appointments in various sectors, including financial services, real estate, infrastructure, and industrial. She plays an integral role in senior-level search projects across the MENA region, offering market and industry insights.
Professional Focus
- More than 5 years’ experience in executive search with a focus on global senior-level and C-suite appointments
- Strong capabilities in candidate and market research, project management, and stakeholder engagement
- Involved in searches across multiple sectors, including financial services, real estate, infrastructure, and industrial
- Fluent in English, Arabic, and French
Business Expertise
- Associate at a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, Dubai
- Researcher at an executive search firm specialising in financial services, Dubai
- Researcher at an executive search firm focused on the Middle East, Dubai
- Consultant at IFP Group (International Fairs & Promotions), Beirut
- Internships at Danone Nutricia, Leo Burnett, and MullenLowe, Dubai
Additional Expertise
- Financial Services
- Real Estate
- Industrial
- Infrastructure
- Family Offices
- Public Sector
- Government
- Hospitality
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree from USEK, Lebanon
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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