Representative engagements from our Education, Hospitality, and Retail practices. Names and identifying details are withheld in line with candidate and employer confidentiality obligations.
An established British curriculum school in Dubai required a Head of School following a sudden leadership departure mid-academic year. The brief required a candidate with international school leadership experience, familiarity with British OFSTED-aligned inspection frameworks, and the cultural competency to lead a diverse faculty immediately.
Eduplace Recruitment delivered a shortlist of four pre-vetted candidates within five business days. The appointed candidate had prior experience as Deputy Principal in Qatar and Head of Primary in the UK, with a documented track record of school improvement outcomes.
Confirmed placement. Candidate onboarded within 4 weeks of brief submission. School entered the following inspection cycle with full leadership continuity.
A luxury hotel group in Doha required a Director of Food & Beverage for a flagship property with twelve food and beverage outlets. The brief specified candidates with Gulf region experience, multi-outlet P&L accountability, and demonstrated capability in premium guest experience delivery.
Three candidates were shortlisted following individual specialist assessment. The appointed candidate had held F&B Director roles in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with revenue performance data shared as part of the vetting process. References were verified prior to shortlist submission.
Confirmed placement. Candidate relocated within 3 weeks of offer acceptance. Revenue performance in first quarter post-placement exceeded prior year by 14%.
A luxury retail group operating across three Miami flagship locations required a Retail Director to lead operational and commercial strategy following a period of rapid expansion. The brief prioritized luxury brand background, multi-site P&L experience, and demonstrable team leadership capability.
Eduplace Recruitment presented a shortlist of three candidates. The appointed candidate had prior Director-level roles with luxury fashion and jewelry brands in New York and Los Angeles, with sales performance documentation and management references verified by our team prior to shortlist submission.
Confirmed placement. Candidate commenced within two weeks of offer. All three locations achieved positive comparable-store sales growth in the subsequent two quarters.
A prestigious independent school in Atlanta required an IB Diploma Programme Coordinator to lead their newly authorized DP program. The brief was highly specific: the candidate required IB authorization experience, demonstrated exam results improvement track record, and the capacity to build faculty capability in a school new to the program.
Three candidates were assessed and shortlisted within five days. The appointed candidate had led IB DP programs in two prior institutions and held IB Workshop leader certification, with documented student outcome data reviewed during vetting.
Confirmed placement. Program entered first examination session under new leadership with full faculty readiness. School subsequently authorized the IB Middle Years Programme.
An independent hospitality group required a General Manager for a new boutique property opening in Houston. The engagement required a candidate with pre-opening experience, strong local market knowledge, and the ability to build a service culture from the ground up. The timeline was fixed: placement required before a specific pre-opening milestone.
Our search focused on candidates with verifiable pre-opening credentials and Texas market familiarity. The appointed candidate had managed two prior hotel openings — one independent, one branded — with ADR and occupancy performance data reviewed during assessment.
Confirmed placement ahead of pre-opening milestone. Hotel opened on schedule. TripAdvisor ranking in top 10 for Houston within first 90 days of operation.
A premium fashion brand operating across Saudi Arabia required a Visual Merchandising Manager to lead VM execution across eight locations. The brief required brand-side VM experience, regional mobility, and cultural fluency for the Saudi market. The candidate pool was narrow — internationally-qualified VM professionals with Gulf market readiness are limited in supply.
Eduplace Recruitment identified candidates from its active pipeline and network. Two candidates were shortlisted. The appointed candidate held VM Manager experience with two international brands in Dubai and was available for immediate relocation.
Confirmed placement. Candidate relocated within three weeks of offer. VM standards across all eight locations brought into full brand compliance within the first month.
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