Established in 2007, Progress Personnel is a specialist executive search and recruitment firm operating across the Middle East.

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From day one, we’ve focused on senior-level hiring—delivering bespoke, high-impact talent solutions to a select group of clients across diverse industries and geographies.

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Deep Expertise. Real Insight. Trusted Partnerships.

With over 75 years of combined recruitment experience, our team brings not only industry knowledge but real-world commercial expertise.

 

This gives us unique insight into the challenges and nuances of the sectors we serve, and allows us to speak your language fluently.

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We operate with integrity, professionalism, and a relationship-first approach, earning the trust of clients and candidates alike.

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Smarter Search, Powered by Experience + Research

We invest heavily in training, tools, and technology to ensure our consultants are equipped with the latest, most effective search methodologies. From AI-powered talent mapping to in-depth behavioural analysis, we combine innovation with consistency to solve your hiring challenges—fast.

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Our in-house research capability is a core strength, enabling us to identify high-calibre candidates with precision, speed, and discretion.

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A Consultative Approach, Tailored to You

We work across a wide range of industry sectors, with a clear understanding of the market, cultural, and geographical complexities that influence hiring success.

By partnering with a select number of clients in each sector, we maintain the capacity to offer a truly bespoke, consultative service—always focused, always responsive.

At Progress Personnel, we deliver innovative executive search and human capital solutions that give our clients a genuine competitive edge.

 

By combining deep sector knowledge with advanced recruitment methodologies and unrivalled networks, we help organisations attract and retain the leadership talent that drives success.

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We support a diverse range of clients—from high-growth startups and family-run businesses to multinational corporations, public sector entities, and not-for-profit organisations.

 

Regardless of scale or sector, our approach remains the same: highly tailored, consultative, and results-driven.

 

Our core expertise lies in the recruitment of executives, senior managers, and specialist technical or commercial roles. We work in close partnership with our clients, valuing transparency, collaboration, and constant communication at every stage of the process.

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Backed by decades of combined experience, our team has the insight and capability to swiftly identify top-tier candidates who align with a clearly defined set of core competencies.

 

It’s this combination of rigorous methodology and market insight that makes our executive recruitment solutions second to none.