Zahra Clark
Director and Head of MENA region
Dubai
Based in Dubai, Zahra leads Tiger Recruitment’s operations across the MENA region, overseeing recruitment for top-tier clients in oil & gas, financial services, and professional services. She is deeply invested in every placement she makes, treating each hire as though she were building her own team. Her commitment goes beyond simply filling a role, she ensures that every candidate she places is not just highly skilled but also the right cultural and strategic fit for the business, with the potential for long-term success.
Zahra takes her role as a recruiter personally, acting as an extension of her clients’ businesses. She works closely with leadership teams to understand their unique needs, company culture, and long-term goals, ensuring that the professional she delivers integrates seamlessly and contributes to business growth. Her ability to fill “unicorn” roles, those highly specialised, hard-to-find positions, makes her a trusted advisor for businesses looking for exceptional members of staff.
Specialising in C-suite and senior business support roles, Zahra has particular expertise in recruiting for family offices and some of the most recognised names in the Gulf region. With a background as a C-suite EA, private PA, and business manager between London and Dubai, she understands first-hand the demands of these roles and the calibre of professionals needed to excel in them.
With a significant presence on LinkedIn and an extensive network, Zahra is well-connected across the region, making her an invaluable partner to businesses in need of outstanding professionals.
What makes you Fiercely Distinctive?
I take a personal approach to recruitment, working as an extension of my clients’ businesses to find the right people who will thrive and stay for the long term. I genuinely care about making the perfect match. When a candidate and company click, it’s not just good for business, it’s great for everyone involved.
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