Position: Director – AI Strategy
Location: Dubai, UAE
Salary: 650,000 AED
Assignment Timescale: 5 weeks
Result: Completed
Context
As demand for AI strategy leadership accelerates across the Middle East, consulting firms face pressure not only to advise but to deliver tangible transformation. One global consultancy, recognised for its strength in Data & AI, set out to secure a Director who could expand market presence while driving complex client delivery.
Challenge
The firm required an individual with a rare combination: the ability to originate and grow new client relationships, alongside the credibility to lead high-stakes transformation programmes. The ideal candidate needed deep technical knowledge, proven business development impact, and trusted relationships in the region’s public sector.
Solution
Consulting Point conducted a targeted search across the Middle East, identifying a senior consulting leader with a strong AI Strategy track record. The candidate combined technical expertise with commercial acumen and a well-established public sector network. Throughout the interview process, they consistently impressed stakeholders with their ability to translate AI innovation into business impact.
Result
The firm moved quickly, recognising the candidate’s unique skillset and extending a competitive Director-level offer. Despite holding a secure position within a Big 4 consultancy, the individual accepted, motivated by the opportunity to join an ambitious practice with clear growth plans in Data & AI. Within five weeks, the assignment was completed, strengthening the client’s leadership team and positioning them to capture more of the region’s AI-driven transformation agenda.
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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.
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.
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