Head of AI Executive Search · Dubai
Head of AI search for the sovereign-AI era.
We run retained Chief AI Officer, Head of AI, and VP AI Engineering searches across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and the wider GCC. Sovereign AI, regulated finance, and hyperscale infrastructure mandates.
8 in 10 still in role at 12 months. 100% completion on engaged mandates. 7% counter-offer rate.
Confidential · 45 minutes · Partner-led · No obligation
Firm at a glance
Operating discipline, measured.
Placements filled in first 12 months
Median time from brief to shortlist
Counter-offer defection across mandates
Years continuous practice
Sectors served from Dubai
Where Head of AI mandates run.
Frequently asked
Head of AI Executive Search Dubai, answered.
How long does a Head of AI search take in Dubai?
Median time from brief to shortlist is four weeks. Full placement including relocation logistics typically completes within ten to twelve weeks across the GCC.
Do you place sovereign AI and government-linked AI leadership?
Yes. We place AI leadership into DIFC and ADGM-licensed entities, sovereign-linked AI programmes, and regulated finance operators across the UAE and KSA.
Can Sercxi support visa, relocation, and family integration for senior AI hires?
Yes. Our Dubai practice coordinates relocation logistics, dependent visas, and onboarding architecture as a standard part of every retained engagement.
Are your Head of AI candidates EU AI Act and Saudi AI Authority-ready?
Yes. Every shortlisted candidate is assessed for cross-jurisdictional governance literacy including EU AI Act, the UAE National AI Strategy, and Saudi SDAIA frameworks.
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