Business & Corporate
Strong Business Functions Are the Foundation of Every High-Performing Organisation.
TS International places senior finance, HR, legal, commercial, and executive professionals across the GCC,
Europe, and global markets — permanent, interim, and executive search.
MARKET INSIGHT
Every organisation — regardless of sector or market — depends on the strength of its business and corporate functions. The quality of finance leadership, HR capability, legal counsel, and commercial acumen has a direct and measurable impact on organisational performance and resilience.
TS International recruits for business and corporate functions across all the sectors we serve, with over 30 years of experience placing professionals at every level from analyst to board director. Established in the UAE for more than 15 years, with offices in the UK, Germany, Poland, and India, TSI has built substantial candidate networks across professional and corporate functions in both mature markets and high-growth economies. We understand the commercial environment that business professionals operate within — including the governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and cultural considerations that vary by market and by organisation type. We recruit for permanent appointments, interim engagements, and executive search mandates across multinational corporations, regional businesses, government-linked entities, PE-backed organisations, and professional services firms
WHAT WE DELIVER
Executive search capability for CEO, CFO, COO, CHRO, CMO, General Counsel, and functional director appointments Interim and contract corporate professionals deployed at speed for transformation, cover, and project requirements Emiratisation, Saudisation, and nationalisation programme recruitment — active GCC national candidate networks
PE-backed portfolio company hiring expertise — CFO, Financial Controller, and operational leadership at acquisition pace
Coverage across finance, HR, legal, compliance, marketing, procurement, supply chain, and operations
In-house Payroll Services team for contractor engagement across the GCC and beyond
SAMPLE PLACEMENTS
Finance & Accounting
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — Financial strategy, reporting, treasury, and board-level leadership
Financial Controller — Management accounting, reporting, and financial control oversight
Finance Manager — Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and team management
Financial Analyst — Financial modelling, business performance analysis, and reporting
Management Accountant — Cost accounting, variance analysis, and management information
Internal Auditor — Risk-based audit, controls testing, and assurance delivery
Accounts Payable / Receivable Manager — Transaction processing and working capital management
Human Resources & Talent
Chief People Officer / HR Director — HR strategy, culture, talent, and executive-level people leadership
HR Business Partner — Strategic HR partnering aligned to business unit objectives
Talent Acquisition Manager — In-house recruitment strategy, employer brand, and talent pipeline
Compensation & Benefits Manager — Reward strategy, job evaluation, and benefits programme management
Learning & Development Manager — Training strategy, capability building, and leadership development
HR Operations Manager — HRIS management, HR shared services, and people data and analytics
Legal, Compliance & Governance
General Counsel — Corporate legal strategy, governance, and executive legal leadership
In-House Lawyer / Legal Counsel — Commercial contracts, regulatory advice, and business legal support
Company Secretary — Board governance, corporate secretarial, and regulatory compliance
Compliance Manager — Regulatory compliance, policy management, and risk oversight
Data Protection Officer (DPO) — GDPR, privacy law, and data governance programme management
Contract Manager — Contract negotiation, drafting, administration, and risk management
Marketing, Communications & Commercial
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) — Brand strategy, marketing leadership, and commercial growth direction
Marketing Director / Manager — Marketing strategy, campaign management, and team leadership
Digital Marketing Manager — SEO, paid media, social, email, and digital performance marketing
Communications Manager — Corporate communications, PR, media relations, and stakeholder engagement
Business Development Manager — Client acquisition, pipeline management, and partnership development
Commercial Manager — Revenue management, pricing strategy, and commercial negotiations
Procurement, Operations & Executive
Chief Operating Officer (COO) — Operational strategy, process optimisation, and cross-functional leadership
Procurement Manager — Strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations
Supply Chain Manager — End-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and logistics management
Operations Manager — Day-to-day operational management, performance, and process improvement
Executive Assistant / Chief of Staff — Senior executive support, governance, and coordination
Project Management Officer (PMO) — Portfolio governance, project reporting, and delivery assurance
WHY TSI
15+ years embedded in the UAE market — active networks across GCC corporate functions in finance, HR, legal, marketing, and operations
Emiratisation and Saudisation expertise: active GCC national talent networks and a track record of national placements across corporate disciplines
PE-backed hiring capability — rapid, high-quality CFO, COO, and operational leadership placements at acquisition pace
Executive search for C-suite and board-level appointments with full discretion and targeted engagement
Interim and contract corporate professionals deployed at speed via in-house Payroll Services
Market entry expertise: supporting international organisations establishing regional teams in the GCC for the first time
FAQs
Do you recruit for all corporate and professional functions?
Yes. TSI recruits across finance and accounting, human resources, legal and compliance, marketing and communications, procurement, supply chain, operations, and executive support. We also recruit for general management and C-suite leadership roles spanning multiple functional areas.
Can you support senior and executive search mandates?
Yes. Senior and executive appointments are a core part of our business and corporate practice. We conduct targeted, confidential searches for CEO, CFO, COO, CHRO, CMO, General Counsel, and functional director appointments across all sectors — tailoring our approach to the board governance, stakeholder management, and commercial leadership demands each role involves.
Which regions do you cover for business and corporate recruitment?
TSI recruits business and corporate professionals across the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar — driven by nationalisation programmes and economic diversification), Europe (UK, Germany, Poland), and India. We also support international relocations and cross-border senior appointments for multinational clients managing regional leadership requirements.
Can you recruit for Emiratisation, Saudisation, and other nationalisation programmes?
Yes. Nationalisation programmes — Emiratisation (UAE), Nitaqat (Saudi Arabia), and Qatarisation — are driving significant demand for national talent across corporate and professional functions. TSI has specific experience recruiting UAE, Saudi, and Qatari nationals for finance, HR, legal, marketing, commercial, and management roles.
Do you recruit for private equity-backed businesses and portfolio companies?
Yes. TSI recruits for PE portfolio companies across all business and corporate functions — including CFO and Financial Controller appointments at the point of acquisition, operations and commercial leadership hires to support value creation plans, and HR leadership to manage talent strategy during ownership periods. We understand the pace and urgency of PE-backed hiring.
Can you supply interim and contract professionals for business functions?
Yes. Interim and contract appointments are a significant part of our business and corporate practice — financial controllers covering maternity leave, HR project leads for transformation programmes, interim legal counsel, and contract compliance managers for regulatory change projects. TSI manages contractor payroll through our in-house Payroll Services team.
Do you recruit for procurement and supply chain roles?
Yes. Procurement and supply chain are core professional disciplines within our corporate practice. We recruit Strategic Procurement Managers, Category Managers, Supply Chain Directors, Logistics Managers, Demand Planning Managers, and Procurement Analysts across all sectors. The Middle East has significant demand across construction, energy, healthcare, and government sectors.
Can you recruit for HR and talent acquisition functions?
Yes. HR and talent acquisition are specialist areas within our practice. We recruit CHRO and HR Director leaders, HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition Managers, L&D Managers, Compensation and Benefits Managers, and HR Operations professionals — assessing both technical HR knowledge and cultural leadership capability.
Do you recruit for legal and compliance functions within corporates?
Yes. TSI recruits in-house legal and compliance professionals across all sectors — General Counsels, InHouse Lawyers (commercial, corporate, employment, regulatory), Company Secretaries, Data Protection Officers, and Compliance Managers. We understand the distinct expectations of professionals who have
moved in-house versus those in private practice.
Can you support organisations building teams in new markets?
Yes. TSI has significant experience supporting organisations establishing or expanding operations in the GCC - particularly international companies entering the UAE or Saudi Arabia for the first time. We can support the full corporate function build: from the initial Country Manager hire through finance, HR, legal, and operations team build-out, leveraging our on-the-ground UAE presence and global candidate networks.
