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Sarah Isani has 8 years’ experience in executive search, delivering C-suite and senior-level mandates for Fortune 1000 clients in various industries and regions, including the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. With a background in HR and business operations, she applies a research-driven, execution-focused approach to leadership recruitment and stakeholder engagement.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 8 years' experience in executive search, leadership advisory, and in-house HR operations
- End-to-end management of executive search processes for complex global/C-suite positions
- Proven track record in managing recruitment mandates for clients in industrial, energy, consumer, financial services, government, and other sectors
- Highly skilled in market research and analysis, candidate sourcing, relationship building, process management, and pipeline development
- Background in human resource management with a focus on full-cycle recruitment, cross-functional HR projects and strategy
- Fluent in English
Business Expertise
- APAC Lead Consultant - Industrial, Automotive, Consumer & Retail at a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, Kuala Lumpur; promoted from Senior Co-Lead Consultant - Industrial, Pakistan
- Recruitment Advisor at Shell, Pakistan
- Consultant - Consumer, Retail, and Life Sciences at a global executive search and leadership consulting firm
Additional Expertise
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Automotive
- Consumer & Retail
- Public Sector
- Government
- Industrial
- Life Sciences
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in project management from SZABIST University, Karachi
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology from SZABIST University, Karachi
Affiliations & Awards
- Director of Social Responsibility, ZABMUN Model United Nations (2015-2016)
- English and Math Teacher at Taleem Sab Ke Liye (TSKL), Nixor College-affiliated NGO (2012-2013)
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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