Signium Expands its Footprint in the GCC with a New Dubai Office
Global executive search and leadership consulting firm, Signium, has announced the opening of a new office in Dubai.
By this step, it is strengthening its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Leaders of the new office are Jon Ashcroft and Mark Holdich, who have joined as Managing Partners.
Together with Hisham El-Badawy, they will operate under the unified Signium GCC brand.
Offering specialized services tailored to the region’s dynamic market.
GCC Economies Have Focus on Economic Diversification
The GCC economies demonstrated resilience during 2024.
They achieved steady growth despite global challenges.
The region’s focus on economic diversification has driven significant contributions from non-oil sectors such as:
Tourism, trade, finance, construction, and manufacturing.
This transformation has opened doors for business leaders across various industries.
Jon Ashcroft emphasized the UAE’s role as a global economic hub, saying:
“The UAE is a hub of innovation and investment.
It is attracting talent and businesses from across the globe.
With the flourishing of sectors like fintech, real estate, and manufacturing in Dubai and surrounding areas, the demand for highly skilled leadership is on the rise.”
38 Offices in 30 Countries Across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
The new office will focus on executive search and board placements across various industries.
While also fostering collaboration with the leadership consulting division.
“The UAE has strengthened its global presence and signed more than 140 international agreements during the year 2024 in the fields of economy, sustainability, clean energy, technology, artificial intelligence, security, defense, international humanitarian work, and others.” pic.twitter.com/25LFc7wrgx
— UAE Voice (@uae_voiceeng) January 3, 2025
Signium has 38 offices in 30 countries and serves clients across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
The company provides talent management and recruitment solutions to global companies across various sectors, including:
Consumer goods, financial services, technology, industrials, life sciences, and professional services.
In essence, Signium expansion into Dubai underscores the increasing demand for specialized talent in the GCC.
Highlighting the region’s growing economic importance.
