The Middle East's No.1 Investor in Recruitment


Recruitment Entrepreneur Middle East is at the forefront of empowering recruitment professionals to not only build businesses but to create lasting value within the industry. With a strategic focus on supporting individuals at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey, from inception to expansion and exit, they provide comprehensive guidance and resources tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of the recruitment sector.

Our investment team, including Country Manager, Melissa O'Neill, are all ready to provide expert guidance and support with the Middle East's most ambitious and talented recruitment professionals.

Together with our partner and market-leading recruitment business, Wayfinders, we help ambitious individuals to launch, scale, and develop a recruitment business with real value.

 

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Our Investment Team

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JAMES CAAN CBE

Chairman

JAMES CAAN CBE

Chairman

As Chairman, James takes an active role in the investment process, working closely with the Recruitment Entrepreneur team to support you and your company. His hands-on approach enables entrepreneurs to learn from his considerable experience in founding and scaling recruitment businesses.

Melissa O'Neill

Local Partner & Co-Founder of Wayfinders

Melissa O'Neill

Local Partner & Co-Founder of Wayfinders

O'Neill, a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry, is a Partner at Wayfinders, an investment group and venture builder in the Middle East. Specializing in Strategy, Business Development, and Customer Experience, Melissa has played a pivotal role in driving the success of Wayfinders and its diverse portfolio of companies, including SGP Technology, People Partners, Hotdesk, and Benchmark.

As a double degree holder in Business and Law, Melissa has been honored with numerous accolades, including being named Runner-Up for Start-Up of the Year in 2012 and a Best Customer Experience nomination in the Trade Excellence Awards in 2013. A fierce advocate for female leadership and diversity, Melissa's passion and expertise have made her an influential figure in the Middle Eastern recruitment landscape.

James Kevan

Local Partner & Co-Founder of Wayfinders

James Kevan

Local Partner & Co-Founder of Wayfinders

James has lived in the Middle East for over 10 years and has built several successful multi-million-pound recruitment and outsourcing businesses in the Middle East. He is now a strategic advisor to these groups. 

James is passionate about fast growing startups and is now Founder of Wayfinders an investment group specialising in investments in the “Future of Work” arena. 

With James experience of growing recruitment businesses and start up investments, James as our Local Partner offers a wealth of strategic advice and support to our Middle East investments. 

 

Alexandra Scholes

Non-Executive Director

Alexandra Scholes

Non-Executive Director

Alexandra Scholes is an experienced Recruitment Manager with a passion for positive culture and talent acquisition based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With a focus on both technical and non-technical roles, she has recruited for various sectors including construction & engineering, claims & dispute resolution, management consulting, IT, supply chain, logistics, and procurement.

Previously, she was the Head of Recruitment at Inspire Selection, managing the Construction Claims & Disputes Resolution, Contracts & Commercial Management recruitment portfolio. Alexandra has partnered with key stakeholders to deliver full life-cycle recruiting and hiring for all positions across various disciplines, successfully growing offices in various regions.

Sophie Morris

Learning & Development Manager

Sophie Morris

Learning & Development Manager

Sophie advanced from Recruitment Consultant to a pivotal L&D role, crafting eLearning solutions. At Reed Talent Solutions, she aligned learning with business goals, enhancing retention. As Head of L&D at Hamlyn Williams for EMEA & APAC, she established the L&D function and implemented a global strategy, significantly improving recruitment metrics.

Supported by Wayfinders

Wayfinders, based in Dubai, a strategic partner of Recruitment Entrepreneur Middle East, redefines recruitment excellence through innovative solutions and advanced technology. Together, we offer comprehensive support and resources to empower recruitment professionals, enabling them to start, scale, and succeed in the Middle East's dynamic market. With Wayfinder's cutting-edge tools and our industry expertise, we're shaping the future of talent acquisition and driving unparalleled success for our partners.

Find out more about Wayfinders

What our partners say...

Partnering with Recruitment Entrepreneur has complimented our credibility and capability.

Our expansion and success to date has been strengthened and supported through our collaborative partnership with Recruitment Entrepreneur.

Sathya John, CEO/Founder, Pronto Recruitment, Spain

What our partners say...

What our partners say...

As a CEO, I feel I have the ability to make the decision and shape a business in my own vision whilst benefiting from the advice and guidance of the highly experienced financial and strategic advisory teams.

Elaine Tyler, CEO/Founder, Venatrix, United Kingdom

What our partners say...

What our partners say...

The development and expansion of Diverse Resourcing in the Middle East was significantly enhanced by the invaluable support of Recruitment Entrepreneur and Local Partner, Wayfinders. Their combined knowledge of the region's unique business landscape and strategic insights were crucial in navigating the challenges we faced.

The guidance from the board and their expertise were instrumental in refining our business plan, ensuring a solid foundation for launching and growth. With their help, we've been able to establish a robust operation, tailored to the complexities and opportunities of the Middle Eastern market.

Jamie Marland, CEO/Founder, Diverse Resourcing, United Arab Emirates

What our partners say...

What our partners say...

Being part of the RE portfolio has truly allowed us to launch quickly and focus on the key parts of the job, generating clients and candidates and hiring the key people.

The burden of on setting up an LLC, HR, accounting, technology, and building commission schemes would’ve taken so much of my time from building the operation part of the business.

Tom Willis, CEO/Founder, Placed Recruitment, USA

What our partners say...

What our partners say...

We accelerated our growth, and launching the business was considerably smoother with the support of Recruitment Entrepreneur.

The guidance from the board and their expertise proved invaluable in securing our business plan. With their strategic insights, we navigated challenges effectively, fostering a robust foundation for sustained success.

Peter Kratochvíla, CEO/Founder, Needle Recruitment, Slovakia

What our partners say...

What our partners say...

With RE’s astute offerings, deep expertise & essential resources, we will be able to drive impact, innovation, and longevity in overall returns.

The varied experience of our mentors has given us insights in marketing, operations and more; One-on-one coaching whether it’s working on your Business Plan, Marketing Strategy or building a Sales Funnel. We look forward to reaching new heights together and celebrating the milestones we accomplish as a team.

Roopa Sharma, CEO/Founder, Grok Search, India

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James Caan Meets Aspiring Recruitment Entrepreneurs in India through Pitch the Dragon

James Caan CBE, Founder and Chairman of Recruitment Entrepreneur (RE), recently visited India to connect with the next generation of ambitious recruitment entrepreneurs looking to launch and scale their own businesses. Through his Pitch the Dragon event, Caan engaged with numerous talented recruitment professionals seeking investment, guidance, and support in building successful recruitment firms.

27 Sep 2024

James Caan Meets Aspiring Recruitment Entrepreneurs in India through Pitch the Dragon

James Caan CBE, Founder and Chairman of Recruitment Entrepreneur (RE), recently visited India to connect with the next generation of ambitious recruitment entrepreneurs looking to launch and scale their own businesses. Through his Pitch the Dragon event, Caan engaged with numerous talented recruitment professionals seeking investment, guidance, and support in building successful recruitment firms.

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