Dubai
OFFICES
Level 3, Office 302, South Tower,
Emirates Financial Towers,
DIFC, Dubai, UAE
Our Dubai based office
We opened our Dubai office in 2026 to support the growing demand from energy and commodities businesses operating across the Middle East and wider international markets. This builds on our established presence in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing our long‑standing commitment to the region.
We serve clients across global commodity industries and functions, going beyond Retained Search to include a full range of advisory services. We have just one objective in mind: finding a bespoke solution for your talent needs. Our services range from Talent & Pipeline Succession Planning and Competitive Analysis to Compensation Data & Advisory and Diversity Studies.
Get in touch
Level 3, Office 302, South Tower,
Emirates Financial Towers,
DIFC, Dubai, UAE
+971 58 591 5147
Email the Dubai office
Our Dubai Office Consultants
Victoria Todd
Abu DhabiVictoria joined HC Group in 2019 and works within the EMEA Liquid Fuels practice.
Alexis Bailey
Abu DhabiAlexis joined HC Group in 2023 and works within the Corporate Functions practice in Abu Dhabi.
Amelia Chahal
Abu DhabiAmelia joined HC Group in 2018 in our Singapore office and is now Head of Talent Intelligence, based in Dubai.
Arabella Talbutt
Abu DhabiArabella joined HC Group in 2023 and is a Senior Associate, working in Liquid Fuels & Chemicals, based in Abu Dhabi.
Erika Fajardo
Abu DhabiErika joined HC Group in 2021 and works within the Liquid Fuels practice in Abu Dhabi.
Jola Omotosho
Abu DhabiJola joined HC Group in 2024 as an Associate within the Commodities Technology function.
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