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
Magdy El Zein
Managing Partner, MENA, UAE
Magdy El Zein’s extensive industry knowledge, particularly in the financial and industrial sectors, and drive for results make him a driving force behind his clients’ success. Over the course of his career, Magdy has been instrumental to building strong management teams for early-stage clients, and reinvigorating well-established international and local organisations with new leadership talent.
Professional Focus
- More than 15 years’ experience in executive search
- Member of the Global Financial Services and Industrial Practices
- Industry expertise in cleantech, education, financial services, government & public sector, healthcare & life sciences, industrial and professional services
- Functional expertise in board search
- Background in senior management, primarily in business development and general management, in France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa
- Works with blue-chip service organisations, multinational and local organisations, family-owned conglomerates and start-ups in both the private and public sectors
Business Expertise
- Founded the first regionally based executive search firm affiliated with a global network; developed business to become a leading player in the field; firm subsequently joined Boyden
- Senior leadership roles with TNT, one of the world’s largest express delivery companies, at the country, regional and head office levels
- Worked with blue-chip service organisations; gained extensive experience in commercial negotiations, start-ups and joint ventures
Additional Expertise
- Automotive
- Board Search
- Cleantech
- Education
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Professional Services
- Public Sector
- Government
- Logistics
- Transportation
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Degree in medicine (UK)
Case Studies
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Securing the Next Chief Investment Officer: Strengthening Leading Investment Strategy in a Public REIT
Having successfully recruited the outgoing CIO, Boyden was engaged to lead the search for their successor, ensuring continuity in strategy and leadership for a premier experiential REIT.
Fiduciary Oversight Strengthened: Independent Board Director Enhances Pension Fund Governance
Boyden identifies a highly credentialed investment professional to join the board of a $10B+ pension fund, reinforcing strategic oversight and fiduciary leadership.
Thought Leadership
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Industry Insights
Greening the Gulf
Middle East oil giants plan to make the energy transition and secure their competitive edge with investments in carbon capture, renewables and hydrogen.
Articles & Papers
A Third Generation Charts a New Course
A third-generation family business found itself navigating sudden global disruption with limited internal capability to manage a complex reshoring effort. The solution was not more control, but the confidence to bring in the right external expertise. This is how the family safeguarded its legacy by acting decisively—and differently.
Articles & Papers
Private Equity's Role in Powering the Energy Transition
As energy markets transform, private equity is driving the transition with diversified portfolios and leaders who can master both legacy and renewable systems.
Articles & Papers
Offshore Wind: An Insider View on Unshackling our Captains of Industry
Discover the critical challenges and promising future of the offshore wind sector, including insights on supply chain coordination, investor confidence, and talent acquisition, and understand why a strategic recalibration is essential for achieving long-term success.
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