ZRG Expands MENA Presence with Addition of Zak Marar in Financial Services and Technology Practices

Rochelle Park, NJ and Dubai, UAE - (8/22/2025) – ZRG, the fastest-growing global executive search and advisory firm, announced the appointment of Zak Marar as Managing Director to strengthen its Financial Services and Technology practices in the MENA region. Based in Dubai, Marar will lead executive search and advisory engagements across the region, further expanding ZRG's capabilities in serving corporate boards, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and private equity investors.

Marar brings over 15 years of executive search expertise to ZRG Partners, having previously served as Partner at Marlin Hawk where he led the firm's MENA business operations. His extensive track record includes successfully delivering high-profile C-suite and boardroom mandates across financial services, investment management, and technology-driven sectors. Throughout his career, Marar has established deep partnerships with key stakeholders and demonstrated exceptional capability in placing CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and senior leaders in digital transformation and strategic roles.

"Our continued growth in the MENA region has been powered by getting the right team members to serve our clients," said Larry Hartmann, CEO of ZRG. "Zak's addition to our Dubai-based team will give them an additional expert to provide the data-backed insights and high touch engagement style our clients deserve."

Marar's career trajectory includes foundational experience as an entrepreneur in the UK real estate sector before transitioning into executive search. He is recognized for his strategic insight, collaborative methodology, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes that align with client objectives and market demands.

"I'm excited by being part of a fast-growing, dynamic firm where collaboration is at the core," said Marar. "I look forward to the opportunity to provide clients not only with transformational talent, but also with culture, leadership, and advisory solutions that support their growth and contribute to the broader evolution of the region as a global business hub."

About ZRG

ZRG is a global talent advisory firm that is revolutionizing how companies hire and manage talent. With a data-driven approach to executive and professional search, ZRG is changing the way clients think about finding top talent. The company’s digital Zi platform combines talent intelligence, candidate insights, and process improvements to deliver executive searches more quickly and with proven better results.

Backed by private equity investor RFE Investment Partners, ZRG is the fastest-growing firm in the search industry, offering a full suite of retained search, on-demand talent, and consulting and advisory solutions across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia.