United Arab Emirates

ISG UAE

MEET THE TEAM

Welcome

Your Partner in Success: Established in 1999, ISG has grown into a premier HR consulting firm and a recognized leader in Europe. With our headquarters in Vienna, Austria, we boast a global presence with 60 offices in 40 countries, employing over 800 professionals dedicated to serving our clients worldwide.

Our UAE office focuses on providing high-quality HR solutions across the GCC region, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Leveraging an expansive internal talent pool of over 780,000 candidates from diverse backgrounds and industries, we seamlessly connect highly skilled individuals with companies worldwide.

Global Reach, Local Touch: Providing local HR solutions on a global scale, ISG’s UAE Office combines international experience with local expertise to meet your specific business needs.

Tailored Solutions: At ISG, we are dedicated to delivering customized solutions that address your specific challenges. From streamlining recruitment processes to implementing strategic talent management, we ensure that your business operates at its highest potential.

Diverse Expertise: Our team of consultants possesses diverse expertise, enabling us to serve a wide range of industries, sectors, and functions. Our experts are true subject matter experts, bringing first-hand experience from across functions and industries.

Core Industries: We specialize in a variety of sectors, including retail & e-commerce, consumables & FMCG, financial services, healthcare & life sciences, travel & leisure, construction & real estate, and manufacturing & industry. Our UAE Office assists small & medium enterprises, family-owned conglomerates, as well as publicly traded international holdings.

Comprehensive Services: As a “full solution provider,” ISG’s core offerings in the GCC region cover key pillars: Executive Search, Search and Selection, Training & Development, Interim Management, and Media House.

Connect with Us: Reach out to discover how ISG can support your business growth and meet your HR needs. Whether you have specific inquiries or just want to learn more, connect with us!

Staff

Meet the team behind United Arab Emirates

Saba Gürleyen

Managing Partner

+49 89 954 5868 80

Expertise

As Managing Partner of ISG, Saba is based in the Munich office in Germany, where he delivers HR solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as international conglomerates across Europe.
Additionally, in collaboration with his local teams in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, he oversees ISG’s HR solutions for the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this role, he serves as a key advisor for Europe-based clients seeking growth opportunities in the Arab Gulf region.

Saba brings over 20 years of experience in leadership roles at global companies such as Amazon, Wayfair, and LC Waikiki. His extensive background spans sales, operations, business development, and management consulting, with a focus on digitalization, transformation management, and change management. He has successfully guided companies through complex transitions and growth initiatives, leveraging his deep expertise in these areas.

Saba holds a Master’s degree in Global Marketing and an MBA from Sabanci University in collaboration with MIT Sloan School of Management.

Focus Areas:

Executive Search
Talent Search & Selection
Career Coaching / Personal Development
Organizational Design
Business Development
Digitalization Management
Change / Transformation Management

Ashish Goel

Managing Partner

+971 54 995 1410 | +966 50 228 6808

Expertise

As Managing Partner at ISG, Ashish is the primary contact for delivering HR solutions to local and international clients expanding their businesses in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based in Abu Dhabi, Ashish frequently travels across the GCC region, with Riyadh serving as his secondary base.

Throughout more than 20 years, Ashish has established a proven track record in recruiting and building high-performing teams, having recruited hundreds of professionals across various levels and functions. His extensive experience includes key roles at global companies such as Amazon and 3M, as well as significant work with major family holdings in the GCC region, including Majid Al-Futtaim and AW Rostamani Group. In his previous role as Chief Commercial Officer at Abu Dhabi Ports, Ashish led the development of innovative commercial strategies.

Ashish holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management, was a cross-registered fellow at Harvard Business School, and completed a strategy sprint at NYU Stern.