A Consultative Approach to Talent
Recruitment informed by sector knowledge, guided by data, and aligned with long-term business objectives.
About Us
What Makes Us Different
Seasoned Headhunters
With nearly three decades of experience in executive search and talent acquisition, our team has successfully led recruitment initiatives across Strategy, Transformation, Technology, Investment and Finance.
Our extensive global reach—spanning the Middle East, UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific—enables us to source top-tier talent from a broad and diverse candidate pool, ensuring the best fit for your organization’s strategic needs.
Industry Experts
Our team combines ex-industry professionals from banking, finance, consulting, and investments with experienced search specialists, creating a uniquely informed advisory capability. This blend of expertise ensures a data-driven, consultative approach to recruitment, equipping hiring managers with the insight needed to make strategic, long-term decisions about their team build.
Global Network & Strategic Partnerships
To enhance our recruitment capabilities, we collaborate with a distinguished network of senior professionals across Strategy, Transformation, Finance, Investments, and Technology.
These strategic partnerships provide us with valuable industry insights, strengthening our evaluation process and ensuring we deliver only the most qualified, high-caliber professionals to drive your business forward.
About Us
What Makes Us Different
Seasoned Headhunters
With nearly three decades of experience in executive search and talent acquisition, our team has successfully led recruitment initiatives across Strategy, Transformation, Technology, Investment and Finance.
Our extensive global reach—spanning the Middle East, UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific—enables us to source top-tier talent from a broad and diverse candidate pool, ensuring the best fit for your organization’s strategic needs.
Industry Experts
Our team combines ex-industry professionals from banking, finance, consulting, and investments with experienced search specialists, creating a uniquely informed advisory capability. This blend of expertise ensures a data-driven, consultative approach to recruitment, equipping hiring managers with the insight needed to make strategic, long-term decisions about their team build.
Global Network & Strategic Partnerships
To enhance our recruitment capabilities, we collaborate with a distinguished network of senior professionals across Strategy, Transformation, Finance, Investments, and Technology.
These strategic partnerships provide us with valuable industry insights, strengthening our evaluation process and ensuring we deliver only the most qualified, high-caliber professionals to drive your business forward.
Statistics
Bringing Real Impact to our Clients
Our informed approach enables us to provider greater accuracy at faster speeds
Expertise
Our Areas of Expertise
Strategy & Transformation
At Carter Knight, we connect organisations with strategy and transformation leaders who turn vision into measurable impact. With former consultants and sector specialists on our team, we understand the expertise required to drive change and deliver results in a region defined by growth and diversification.
Investments
Investment professionals are central to the Middle East’s economic growth, driving capital deployment, market entry, and long-term value creation. At Carter Knight, we connect sovereign wealth funds, family offices, private equity, and venture platforms with exceptional talent — from origination to execution, portfolio growth to exit.
Technology
Technology leadership now shapes how organisations scale, compete, and evolve. We connect clients with leaders who combine technical depth, commercial fluency, and board-level influence – from CTOs and CDOs to product and engineering heads – delivering measurable impact in an era of rapid digital transformation.
Finance
Finance leaders are now strategic partners, driving performance, managing risk, and shaping long-term growth. At Carter Knight, we connect organisations with top-tier professionals – from CFOs and divisional FDs to specialists in FP&A, audit, tax, and treasury – who bring both precision and perspective to enable confident, disciplined decision-making.
Expertise
Our Areas of Expertise
Strategy & Transformation
Investments
Investment professionals are central to the Middle East’s economic growth, driving capital deployment, market entry, and long-term value creation. At Carter Knight, we connect sovereign wealth funds, family offices, private equity, and venture platforms with exceptional talent — from origination to execution, portfolio growth to exit.
Technology
Technology leadership now shapes how organisations scale, compete, and evolve. We connect clients with leaders who combine technical depth, commercial fluency, and board-level influence – from CTOs and CDOs to product and engineering heads – delivering measurable impact in an era of rapid digital transformation.
Finance
Finance leaders are now strategic partners, driving performance, managing risk, and shaping long-term growth. At Carter Knight, we connect organisations with top-tier professionals – from CFOs and divisional FDs to specialists in FP&A, audit, tax, and treasury – who bring both precision and perspective to enable confident, disciplined decision-making.
Guiding Principles
How We Add Value
Network Led
The majority of our placements come through our network, giving clients access to talent and market segments beyond the reach of traditional search
Consultative
Our consultative approach equips clients & candidates with market insight and guidance, enabling strategic, data-driven hiring decisions
Data Driven
Our data-led approach delivers market intelligence through bespoke dashboards, supporting informed, strategic recruitment decisions
Testimonials
Don’t take our word for it. Take theirs
Public Sector
Chief Transformation Officer
The profiles provided by Carter Knight were topnotch, bringing the right consulting background along with the soft skills needed to succeed. I appreciate the quick turnaround times and the constant availability of the team to keep things moving forward at a fast pace.
Insurance
SVP Business Excellence
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional recruiting support provided by Carter Knight. They consistently delivered high-quality candidates eliminating the need for screening as most (if not all) candidates fit our requirements and were directly shortlisted for interviews.
Oil & Gas
VP Strategy
Sovereign Wealth Fund
Head of Human Capital
Energy
SVP Human Capital
Meet Our Team
Ahmad Mahmood
Co-Founder
Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
Ahmad has over 12 years of recruitment experience across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. He began his career by delivering talent for a major banking integration in Europe and later supported clients in innovation and digital transformation. In the Middle East, Ahmad contributed to a major banking merger and worked with Fintechs, Blockchain/Metaverse ventures, and large Payments businesses. Most recently, Ahmad has focused on key executive appointments and talent placements in the Strategy, Restructuring, and Transformation space. Ahmad holds a first-class honors degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sussex.
Luke Correll
Co-Founder
Risk, Analytics, Strategy
Prior to founding Carter Knight, Luke worked across several industries, including Financial Services, Boutique Consulting, and Global Consulting, with a focus on Risk, Analytics, and Strategy. He started his career with AIB before joining Accenture in London, where he worked with major global financial institutions. Luke’s projects include on optimizing capital allocation for a global insurer, implementing risk strategies for a European insurer, and using Machine Learning to reduce portfolio losses for a UK bank. He led global teams for client engagements, including consultants based in the UK, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Luke holds a Masters in Quantitative Finance from UCD Graduate Business School and a Bachelor’s in Economics and Mathematics from UCD.
Bradley Stuart
Finance & Accounting
Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
Conor Sherry
Principal Consultant
Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
Conor brings over 5 years of recruitment experience in the Middle East. He focuses on building Strategy & Transformation teams, supporting clients across public sector institutions, healthcare entities, and top-tier consulting firms.
Aedamar Lennon
Consultant
Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
Aedamar brings
Aedamar brings over 2 years of hands-on recruitment experience. She specialises in sourcing talent across public sector institutions, healthcare entities, and consulting firms with clients in the Middle East to identify high-potential candidates and build strong, future-facing teams.
Dounia El Gaouri
Consultant
Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
Dounia brings
Dounia brings over 6 years of recruitment experience, with a strong background in financial services, technology, and consulting. Dounia partners closely with clients to build high-impact teams, delivering tailored talent solutions and guiding organisations through strategic hiring.
Taylor McGuinness
Operations Manager
Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
Taylor is our operations manager, she oversees the day-to-day functions to ensure the smooth running of carter knight. She works closely with consultants and leadership to support recruitment delivery, improve operational efficiency, and enhance candidate and client experiences. Her role also involves analyzing performance data, optimizing resource allocation, and driving initiatives that support the company’s growth and strategic goals.
Dominic Price-Lyall
Consultant
With over 3 years of recruitment experience, he supports clients across financial services, technology, and consulting, helping them build strong, forward-looking teams in the Middle East.
Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
With over 3 years of recruitment experience, he supports clients across financial services, technology, and consulting, helping them build strong, forward-looking teams in the Middle East.
Keano Ramiah
Consultant
Financial Services, Consulting, Technology
Alka has 5 years of experience and specializes in Strategy & Transformation.
Keano brings over 4 years of recruitment experience. He specialises in financial services, technology, and consulting sectors across the Middle East, delivering a consultative approach that connects top-tier talent with strategic opportunities.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.