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  • The Old Way of
    Finding Talent
    Won't Build
    What's Next.

    In a world moving faster than ever, leadership, scale, and transformation demand more than a placement. They demand a partner.

  • When Time
    Matters Most,
    So Does Whom
    You Trust.

    Our interim leaders bring speed, clarity, and results – stepping in quickly, leveling up performance, and leaving your team stronger than they found it.

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  • Your Next Big
    Bet Deserves
    More Than Just
    Instinct.

    We connect the dots between culture and coaching, business acceleration and leadership development – so you move faster and build the team that builds the business.We combine deep human insights with digital intelligence to uncover leaders who outperform - on paper and in practice.

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  • Built In, Not
    Bolted On.

    We connect the dots between culture and coaching, business acceleration and leadership development – so you move faster and build the team that builds the business.Real growth requires more than support. Embedded talent seamlessly integrates with your team, accelerates your strategy, and scales at your speed.

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  • Talent,
    Solved.

    We connect the dots between culture and coaching, business acceleration and leadership development – so you move faster and build the team that builds the business.

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Ali Alhadithi

Managing Director

Dubai UAE
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+971566445258

Ali brings over 15 years of experience in executive search and leadership advisory across the Middle East and North Africa. Known for his ability to attract world-class CxOs and Board members to transformative organizations, Ali partners closely with clients to solve their most complex leadership challenges in succession planning, nationalization, or driving diversity at the top.

Prior to joining ZRG, Ali held multiple roles at Heidrick & Struggles, where he led key functional practices in the region and executed senior-level searches across sovereign entities, financial institutions, family businesses, and multinationals. He also served as a Principal at Marlin Hawk, delivering disruptive, cross-sector leadership solutions.

Ali's dual fluency in Arabic and English, combined with his deep understanding of both regional and international business landscapes, enables him to bridge cultures and industries with precision. He is a trusted advisor to boards, CEOs, and government stakeholders alike and has a strong track record of building inclusive leadership teams that deliver long-term value.

Based in Dubai, Ali is also an active volunteer, passionate about educational access and leadership development. He holds a BEng in Medical Engineering from the University of Leeds.

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We are in the markets that matter, but we show up like we’re part of your team. Hands-on, high-touch, and built around your goals.