NGS Global Appoints Managing Partner for the Middle East
January 7, 2025 – Wilmington, DE-headquartered executive search firm NGS Global has expanded with the addition of Julien Abou Khalil as the managing partner for the Middle East based out of the United Arab Emirates. “With Julien’s addition to the NGS Global team, we have continued to reinforce our commitment to attracting the highest caliber partners in the world to lead our initiatives in their respective markets,” said David Nosal, chairman and managing partner. “Julien’s reputation as one of the top executive search consultants in the UAE will strengthen not only our position in the region, but also our brand globally. We are excited to have him on board.”
Terry Veitch, managing partner for South Africa, played an instrumental role in the recruitment of Mr. Abou Khalil to the organization “As a close-knit group of global partners NGS Global focusses on finding managing partners, in our offices around the globe, that work at the highest level of retained executive search in their specific market and for us Julien was a standout candidate as both a top-level recruiter and his impeccable working knowledge of the broader Middle East region, not just Dubai,” Mr. Veitch said.
Mr. Abou Khalil has built a network throughout the region. He has worked with many mid-size to large organizations and will bring the capability to support their initiatives. With more than 25 years of regional and international expertise. Mr. Abou Khalil previously served as partner and leader of the financial services practice covering the Middle East region for Stanton Chase. During his career, he has been particularly active in the areas of venture capital and investment advisory and structuring, with a vested interest in asset management. Mr. Abou Khalil also has experience in several aspects of the banking sector, notably wealth management for high net worth individuals and investment banking.
“I am truly honored and excited to join NGS Global as managing partner for the Middle East,” said Mr. Abou Khalil. “This is a region of immense growth, innovation, and opportunity, and I’m thrilled to lead our efforts here as we embark on what I’m confident will be a remarkable journey. This new Middle East operation is the first of many milestones as we deepen our commitment to the region, helping to shape its future by delivering world-class leadership solutions. I look forward to working closely with our clients and partners to drive impact and empower organizations to thrive in this dynamic and rapidly evolving market.”
With 23 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, NGS Global provides the resources of major global leadership advisory and executive search firms along with high-touch service, accelerated completion cycles and candidate access provided by its mid-sized platform with no external shareholders. NGS Global boasts a consultant team with expertise and broad networks in a variety of industries and functional areas.
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Mr. Nosal has conducted numerous executive search assignments across multiple industries throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia on behalf of FORTUNE 1000 companies, as well as small- to mid-sized organizations. As part of his overall efforts, he has handled assignments for both public and private-sector organizations, working closely with a diverse selection of companies and their boards of directors and search committees in identifying, evaluating and attracting senior management teams.
Recent Growth
NGS Global recently expanded in Brazil with the additions of Fernando Cesar and Giselle Moraes. “Both Fernando and Giselle have outstanding reputations throughout Latin America and the United States, as well as deep relationships with multinationals around the world,” said Mr. Nosal. “Fernando is trusted by clients in Brazil and abroad to attract talented top-level senior executives to their organizations. His industry expertise includes industrial, natural resources, chemical, manufacturing and automotive, as well as infrastructure, agribusiness and private equity. He has helped many small, medium, and large organization, both public and private, build out their leadership teams and we are just elated that he has joined our firm as managing partner – Latin America.”
Mr. Cesar has more than 30 years of combined career experience in executive search, management consulting, and serving in top industry roles. Previously, he was a partner with DHR Global. During his search career he also gained experience with Signium, Odgers Berndtson, Pedersen & Partners, and Boyden to name a few.
Ms. Moraes joins NGS Global as partner. She has recruited senior executives in Brazil and across Latin America in the technology, media, telecom, digital, financial services and retail sectors. Prior to joining NGS Global, Ms. Moraes held senior roles with FESA Group, Kingsley Gate Partners, Spencer Stuart, and Heidrick & Struggles.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
