Driving Broadcast Innovation Across the Middle East

The Challenge:

The business required a senior leader to unify fragmented operations across multiple international offices, with a particular focus on optimising equipment management across regions. This newly created role demanded an individual who could establish effective processes from the ground up while navigating the complexities of a fast-growing global media environment. The position also required strong operational oversight, cross-border collaboration, and proven leadership within broadcast and media technology environments.

Our Solution:

After consulting closely with the client to define the technical and cultural priorities of the hire, a structured search strategy was implemented.

• Mapped out key competitors and talent pools across Europe and the Middle East to ensure broad yet relevant coverage, leveraging the client’s flexibility on relocation to widen the search.
• Utilised established industry networks and internal team connections, which ultimately led to the successful candidate through a network referral following a job advertisement.
• Maintained a focused and consultative approach by shortlisting only candidates with direct experience leading cross-country operational teams within the media and broadcast technology space.

The Outcome:

With exceptional leadership credentials and a proven record in managing technical operations across international regions, an exceptional candidate was placed in the role. Their background in working with advanced broadcast technologies and guiding diverse teams aligned seamlessly with the company’s goal to unify operations and drive consistency across global divisions.

Having extensive experience leading multi-regional operational teams and implementing structured processes in complex technical environments, the successful individual demonstrated adaptability to the Middle Eastern market, offering both strategic and cultural insight to bridge regional teams.

The placement was able to accelerate the company’s equipment planning efficiency and unify its regional strategy, directly supporting ongoing technological developments.