Zak Marar is a Managing Director at ZRG Partners, based in Dubai, where he leads executive search and advisory engagements across the MENA region. With over 15 years of experience in executive search, Zak has built deep partnerships with corporate boards, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity investors, helping them attract and retain world-class leadership talent.

Before joining ZRG, Zak was a Partner at Marlin Hawk, where he led the firm’s MENA business and successfully delivered numerous high-profile mandates across the C-suite and boardroom. His expertise spans financial services, investment management, and technology-driven sectors, with a strong track record placing CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and senior leaders in digital, strategy, and transformation roles.

Zak began his career as a founder in the UK real estate sector before transitioning into search. He is known for his strategic insight, collaborative approach, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for his clients.