Accomplished regional executive search experts recognised for their contribution to Boyden, and to economic diversification and progress in the Middle East region
Nessrine Salah is a seasoned consulting and human capital expert with over 20 years of global experience advising financial institutions, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds and holding companies across Europe and the Middle East. Leveraging her tenure and credentials as a Certified Corporate Director and Coach, Nessrine brings deep expertise in guiding boards, shareholders, and executives through strategic planning, organizational development, and leadership growth. She is also a dedicated mentor to youth and entrepreneurs around the world and an angel investor in purpose-driven startups, reflecting her commitment to impactful and inclusive innovation.
Professional Focus
- Over 20 years’ research, consulting and executive search experience with international firms in the UK, Europe and the Middle East & Africa
- Brings over a decade of experience working with private equity firms and their portfolio companies, partnering with clients to build strong in-house leadership teams across various industries
- Leads the Private Equity practice in the Middle East and serves as Global Practice Co-Leader within the Financial Services sector, driving strategic talent initiatives at both regional and global levels
- Research lead with deep expertise in strategy consulting, recruitment and leadership consulting experience supporting a full spectrum of organisations, from small boutiques to diversified conglomerates and multinationals across the MENA region
- Highly qualified coach and corporate director provides unique level of support to clients and candidates
- Fluent in Arabic and English
Business Expertise
- Partner in an executive search firm focused on the financial services and private equity sectors
- Director, Full Circle Investments financial advisory firm
- Financial Services Consultant with another top-tier international executive search firm in the MENA region
- Senior Information Specialist, McKinsey & Company (London & UAE)
Additional Expertise
- Human Resources, Finance and Strategy
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration from The American University in Cairo
- Certified Corporate Director, IFC
- Co-Active Coaching Certification from Coaches Training Institute (US and UAE)
- Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation (ICF)
- Certified Corporate Director, IFC
Affiliations & Awards
- Angel invest – PLAYBOOK/Women Spark
- Co-Founder, e7 Daughters of the Emirates
- Mentor, Project 1932 (KSA)
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