Executive Search
Discreet, research-led searches for board members, CEOs and senior leaders. We assess every candidate against your strategy, culture and pay benchmarks, from first approach through to offer.
About us
Sourcing and engaging the right talent
We have invested in research capability and modern sourcing technology so you can reach outstanding candidates wherever they are, and only when you need them.
Our research team, led by our CEO Ahmed Esfendeyari, combines deep sector knowledge with cultural and local expertise across the region. We build curated talent pools that pinpoint the professionals who fit your role, your values and your plans.
Whether you are hiring one critical leader or building a function from the ground up, you work with consultants who know your industry, and who stay with you until the hire is in post.
Research-led
Every search starts with a market map, not a database query.
Regionally fluent
Cultural and local knowledge across Bahrain and the wider GCC.
Sector specialists
Consultants grounded in the industries they recruit for.
Discreet
Confidential searches handled with care for clients and candidates alike.
Services
Talent and HR solutions for every stage of growth
From a single senior hire to a full recruitment function, choose the model that fits how you want to grow.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
We become your recruitment team, for one function or your whole organisation. Scale research capacity up or down on demand while your HR team focuses on people strategy.
Startup & Team Building
Founding teams, new market entries and greenfield operations. We hire the leaders first, then build the teams around them, so new ventures are ready to perform from day one.
Contingency Recruitment
A success-based model for individual professional and mid-to-senior hires. Fast shortlists of screened candidates, drawn from our sector networks.
HR Advisory
Structures that help people succeed: organisation design, workforce planning, compensation and benefits benchmarking, and HR transformation programmes.
HR Support
Practical, hands-on HR for growing companies: onboarding, policies and handbooks, and day-to-day people support until you are ready to build your own team.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Benefit from the RPO model
Full flexibility over your recruitment headcount, with research power available whenever you need it.
- 1Cost efficientFree your HR team to focus on learning, reward and strategy, and cut the cost of interviewing and of hires that do not work out.
- 2FlexibleOur approach adapts to your needs as they change: new offices, new markets, or a change in culture and values.
- 3Dedicated resourcesA team focused entirely on recruiting and screening, so every shortlist matches your values, goals and culture.
- 4Specialist consultantsIndustry and skill-set experts search the market for you, rather than an in-house generalist.
Model 1
Full RPO
We run all or most of your hiring end to end, embedded with your HR team and working to agreed service levels.
Model 2
Project RPO
A dedicated team for a defined goal: a new site, a market launch or a hiring surge, then we step back.
Model 3
Recruiter on demand
Experienced researchers and recruiters who join your team for as long as you need them.
Typical mandates
The kind of work we take on
Examples of the engagements we lead, from a single critical appointment to building whole organisations.
Market entry
Building a leadership team for a new GCC entity
Country head, finance, HR and commercial leads hired in sequence, so the business can trade from launch.
- Service
- Executive search · Team building
Fintech
Scaling from founding team to full organisation
Technology, product, risk and operations hiring for a fast-growing digital payments business.
- Service
- Project RPO
Family group
Appointing a group CEO
A confidential search for a professional CEO to lead a diversified family conglomerate through its next phase.
- Service
- Executive search
Logistics
High-volume hiring for an operations launch
Supervisors, drivers, warehouse and customer service teams recruited to a fixed opening date.
- Service
- Project RPO
Transformation
Redesigning HR ahead of expansion
New organisation structure, grading and pay benchmarks, with the HR leadership to run them.
- Service
- HR advisory · Executive search
Gaming & esports
Standing up a regional studio
Studio leadership, game developers and esports operations talent for a new regional hub.
- Service
- Team building · Contingency
Illustrative examples. Client names and details are kept confidential.
Sectors
Specialist teams, sector by sector
Each of our multidisciplinary teams is grounded in its sector, serving clients from start-ups to leading multinationals.
Technology
Leaders who turn technology strategy into execution.
Financial Services
Banking, capital markets, insurance and investment management.
Fintech
Payments, digital banking and platform builders.
Energy
Oil and gas, power, renewables and the energy transition.
Industrial
Talent for a sector being reshaped by digital and sustainability.
Construction & Infrastructure
Projects, engineering and development leadership.
FMCG
Forward-thinking commercial and brand leaders.
Logistics
Supply chain, freight and operations specialists.
eCommerce
Digital commerce, marketplaces and growth teams.
Real Estate
Development, investment and asset management.
Facilities Management
Operations, maintenance and service delivery leaders.
Healthcare
Hospital, clinical operations and health-tech leadership.
Textiles
Manufacturing, sourcing and retail supply chains.
Gaming & Esports
Studios, platforms and esports organisations.
How we work
A clear process from brief to start date
Brief
We agree the role, the profile, the timeline and what success looks like.
Research
We map the market and identify and approach the strongest candidates.
Assess
Structured interviews and checks against skills, culture and pay benchmarks.
Shortlist
You meet a focused shortlist, with a clear view of each candidate.
Offer & onboard
We manage the offer, the notice period and the first weeks in the role.
Our commitments
How we do business
Diversity & inclusion
Balanced shortlists and fair, structured assessment, because diverse teams make better decisions.
National talent
Support for Bahrainisation and other GCC nationalisation goals, including graduate and development hiring.
Confidentiality
Client and candidate information is handled discreetly and used only for the search it was shared for.
Candidate experience
Clear communication and honest feedback at every stage, whether or not a candidate is selected.
For candidates
Looking for your next role?
Many of our opportunities are confidential and never advertised. Share your CV and we will contact you when a role matches your experience and ambitions.
- Confidential. We never share your CV without your agreement.
- Free for candidates. Our fees are paid by employers.
- Career advice. Honest guidance on the market, pay and your next move.
- Across the GCC. Roles in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond.
FAQ
Common questions
Which countries do you recruit in?
We are based in Bahrain and recruit across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. For international searches we approach candidates wherever the right person is.
What is the difference between executive search and contingency recruitment?
Executive search is a dedicated, research-led search for a senior or critical role, run exclusively for you. Contingency recruitment is a success-based model suited to professional and mid-level roles where speed and volume matter.
How long does a search take?
It depends on the role and the market. We agree a timeline in the brief and keep you updated at every stage, from market mapping to shortlist and offer.
Can you take over all of our recruitment?
Yes. Through recruitment process outsourcing we can run hiring for one function, one project or your whole organisation, and scale up or down as your needs change.
Do you charge candidates?
No. Our services are always free for candidates. Employers pay our fees.
How do I submit my CV?
Email it to hello@besrv.com with the type of role you are looking for. We will be in touch when a suitable opportunity comes up.