Board Appointment - Sovereign AI Initiative

Middle East | Confidential

Retained to appoint a board member for a high-profile UAE government AI and emerging technology initiative with direct strategic advisory exposure to ruling leadership.

This required an exceptionally narrow brief: a globally credible technology leader with board experience, institutional gravitas, and the judgement to operate at sovereign level.

Search Snapshot

• Fully confidential global outbound search
• 30 senior board-level leaders assessed
• 4 shortlisted
• 1 successful appointment

Outcome

Appointed a senior global technology leader capable of advising on long-term AI strategy, ecosystem development, and international positioning.

Delivered on brief, on time, and with full discretion.

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