Miramar Global Opens New Office in Dubai
May 23, 2025 – U.K.-based Miramar Global Executive Search, which specializes in technology, science, engineering, automotive and natural resources, has opened a new office in Dubai. Ross Bailey, managing partner at Miramar Global will lead the development across the MENA region from the Dubai office. The Dubai office will serve as a strategic hub for Miramar across the Middle East & Africa offering executive search solutions with the clients they serve across energy, industrial, sciences and technology. The team will also play a role in supporting organizations to develop their current and future leaders, through Deepsky, the firm’s high-performance leadership business.
“The UAE’s strategic focus on becoming a global innovation hub, backed by government initiatives and a tech-savvy population, creates the ideal environment for Miramar,” said Andrew Stoneham Knott, CEO of Miramar Global. “With our deep expertise in placing senior executives and through Deepsky supporting their leadership development, we are uniquely positioned to help businesses navigate this dynamic landscape and drive the adoption of advanced technologies.”
Mr. Bailey has experience in collaborating with businesses that leverage technology to drive growth, streamline operations, and enhance competitive advantage. His expertise will help clients identify, recruit and nurture leaders who can champion technology-led change and deliver measurable business impact.
Mr. Bailey is a co-founder and the chief commercial officer of Miramar Global. He leads the firm’s commercial strategy, focused on development of customer experience and identification of new markets. Mr. Bailey also leads Miramar’s technology innovation and digital transformation practice, working with a broad range of organizations innovating and adopting new technologies and strategies for change.
Middle East Economy
The Middle East economy is shaped by abundant energy resources, diversification efforts, and geopolitical tensions. While some nations rely heavily on oil and gas, others are focusing on expanding sectors like tourism, finance, and technology. The region faces challenges such as unemployment, inflation, and political instability, but ongoing reforms and investment strategies signal a push toward greater economic resilience and transformation.
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One of the world’s fastest growing economies, Dubai’s current gross domestic product is projected at $107.1 billion. The Persian Gulf and its coastal areas are the world’s largest single source of crude oil, and related industries dominate the region, making it a hotbed of activity for search firms with an eye on expansion.
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“The Middle East & Africa are rapidly becoming a global leader in technological innovation, and our new Dubai office allows us to directly support our clients in leveraging this transformative environment,” said Mr. Bailey. “Our goal is to connect businesses with visionary leaders who can help them seize opportunities, develop high performing leadership teams to navigate the dynamic world we live in today.”
Miramar Global, founded in 2004, operates from offices in North America, the U.K. and Singapore. Its headquarters is in Richmond, London. Companies hire the firm to identify, assess and recruit “best in class” forward thinkers that will future-proof their business while driving continued success and growth. Miramar focuses on delivering executive teams with a combination of diversity, creativity, technical prowess and commercial rigor. “Our goal is to deliver innovative talent solutions that challenge thinking, whilst bringing creativity and effectiveness in a recruitment process,” said Miramar Global.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
