Position: Partner – Digital Government Leader – Saudi Arabia
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary: 1,100,000 SAR
Assignment Timescale: 11 weeks
Result: Completed
Challenge
A global management consulting firm collaborated with Consulting Point to accelerate its expansion into the Middle East, prioritizing a senior hire to establish and strengthen its regional presence. A key objective was to acquire a Public Sector Leader for Saudi Arabia with strong industry connections and the ability to build a practice from the ground up, specialising in Digital Government consulting services. The ideal candidate required a combination of deep consulting expertise and a strong commercial track record, utilising market insights and business development skills to drive long-term growth.
Solution
Utilising our extensive network of senior candidates in the region, we conducted a targeted search for professionals with experience leading public sector engagements in Saudi Arabia. Through in-depth discussions, we evaluated candidates’ strategic alignment with the client’s vision and their capability to establish a new practice. One standout candidate, a Director at a Big 4 firm in KSA, was seeking the right opportunity to advance to Partner level. As a recognised Thought Leader in Digital Government, he had a vast network spanning ministerial departments and Public Investment Fund (PIF) entities.
Result
The client’s strong reputation and ambitious growth strategy aligned well with the candidate’s expertise and aspirations. His ability to leverage connections across government and multiple industries made him an ideal fit. We facilitated a structured and transparent process, ensuring clarity around expectations, financial terms, and long-term career progression. Following his appointment, he now leads the firm’s Digital Government practice in Saudi Arabia, driving market expansion, client acquisition, and practice development. His role is instrumental in the firm’s regional growth strategy and the digitization of government departments in KSA.
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Position: Partner
Expertise: Technology Advisory & Management Consulting
Geographies: UK & EMEA
Ben brings over 20 years of experience partnering with leading global management consultancy firms, top strategy houses, systems integrators, and blue-chip industry clients across the UK, Europe, and the APAC regions. His expertise spans a wide range of areas within business and technology consulting, including technology strategy, innovation, ERP, digital transformation, operational excellence, project and programme management, change management, and related disciplines.
He has a strong track record of successfully placing senior professionals at Managing Director, Partner, Associate Partner, and Director levels, working on both retained and contingency search assignments.
As the head of Consulting Point's Leicester office, Ben also serves as a Key Account Director for several top-tier management consulting clients.
Position: Consultant
Expertise: Research
Geographies: UK & EMEA
With a background in Law and Politics from the University of Aberdeen, Benjamin has maintained a strong interest in global affairs.
Before joining Consulting Point, he spent two years in customer engagement and actively participated in team sports such as rugby and football. These experiences instilled in him a strong work ethic and a passion for collaborative environments.
With over five years of search experience, Benjamin has developed a talent for building meaningful relationships with candidates and enjoys engaging in discussions on a wide range of topics. Focusing on financial services and technology, he primarily works within the UK market.
Benjamin plays a vital role in our Leicester office.
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