What Sets Aventus Apart in Retained Executive Search?

At Aventus, we understand that leadership hires define success, and our 98% retained search completion rate proves it. Trusted by leading businesses and government entities across the GCC, our retained search process is strategic, discreet, and results-driven.

With more than 100 years of combined consultant experience and a strong record of senior executive appointments, we bring deep regional knowledge and global reach to secure exceptional talent that few can access.

Our Seven Stages to Success methodology provides a structured, transparent approach from in-depth strategic briefing to post-placement integration, giving you total confidence at every stage.

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Why Aventus:

  • 98% retained search completion rate
  • Executive search specialists with deep sector expertise
  • Confidential, discreet process for sensitive mandates
  • GCC expertise with global candidate access
  • Full-cycle delivery from briefing to onboarding
  • Unmatched access to passive candidates

Our Process for
Delivering Results

Our retained search methodology ensures a thorough, tailored approach to every leadership hire.

We begin by understanding your organisation’s goals, structure, and culture. From there, our team conducts detailed market research to identify, assess, and engage high-calibre candidates, including passive talent not visible through traditional recruitment channels.

Throughout the process, we maintain transparency, confidentiality, and consistent communication. From structured interviews to offer management and onboarding, every stage is designed to secure the right leader and ensure long-term success.

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Our Retained Search Process Includes:

  • Strategic Briefing
  • Research & Talent Mapping
  • Outreach & Engagement
  • Candidate Profiling & Assessment
  • Interviews & Offer Management
  • Referencing
  • Post-Placement Support

Proven Impact

Our regional insight, expert team, and uncompromising standards ensure we deliver outcomes that drive real value for our clients, candidates, and partners across the GCC.

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Dedicated consultants with deep sector expertise across the GCC.

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Successful placements delivered across Financial Services, Technology, and Transformation.

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Years of combined recruitment experience in the GCC market

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Mandate completion rate - trusted to deliver when it matters most.

Our Expertise

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Financial Services

We specialise in retained search for banks, financial institutions, and investment firms. Our team secures senior leaders across risk, governance, and commercial functions who deliver measurable performance and embody the values needed to succeed in the GCC market.

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Corporate Functions

Aventus delivers senior executive recruitment across key corporate functions such as HR, Finance, Legal and Commercial. We help organisations appoint strategic leaders who bring stability, enhance efficiency, and strengthen corporate performance at group and functional levels.

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Technology, Digital & Transformation

We connect organisations with visionary technology and digital leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, and transformation executives. Our expertise spans data, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity, helping clients secure leaders who drive innovation and future-proof their business.

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Testimonials

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Were very professional and helpful along the way. Extremely satisfied with their service.

Jeff Schley

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Aventus, what a fantastic service you've provided. From start to finish you were excellent and made me feel at ease. A superb team that give a 5 star service. Keep up the good work.

Kevin Fitzpatrick

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An extremely professional company with a young and vibrant team of well trained staff . A very committed group of people that provide well planned jobs and assist in securing jobs in the market. Keep up the good work.

Elizabeth Kuruvilla

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The team at Aventus are professional, knowledgeable and experienced in every aspect of their work. Sound acumen, reliable and supportive. I worked closely with Luke who successfully guided me through my recruitment journey.

Scott Henderson

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Aventus is a very reputed recruitment firm. The team is professional and provide good support. Highly recommend for any recruitment solutions.

Sunny K

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Excellent team of recruitment professionals, who deliver day in day out with integrity and trust.

Sadiq Panjwani

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I have had the real pleasure of working with Jade Emery from Aventus Recruitment Agency on a contract opportunity in the Middle East. Besides being a truly reliable, honest, and forthright professional, Jade’s warm, friendly, and genuine demeanor made it so easy to work with her. She provided consistent, open, and clear communications throughout the recruitment and hiring process and kept in constant contact, responding promptly and efficiently to my follow-up requests, and making a point to personally call me back rather than simply leaving an email message, which made the entire interaction much more human and sincere. I enjoyed working with Jade very much. In an industry where candidate ghosting is becoming the norm, it’s a rare treat to meet and work with someone like Jade, making me feel like an individual rather than just another number looking for a job. In my opinion, it is this unique and truly impressive quality of Jade that makes her stand out as a top-notch recruiter.

Maha Abu Ghoush

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One of the best Agencies I have worked with . Very professional and definitely select the best candidates.

Eman AlHamdan

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Jon is one of those rare recruiters who genuinely goes above and beyond—for both clients and candidates. He brings a unique energy to every interaction, always helpful, always engaged, and never transactional. His approach is refreshingly human in an industry that often feels the opposite. A real standout.

Ryan Smiley

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We’ve had a great experience working with Aventus. Our account manager, Taylor, has been consistently responsive, supportive, and proactive in addressing our needs. Communication has been smooth, and any questions or issues were resolved quickly and professionally. Overall, it’s been a positive and seamless partnership. Highly recommend!

Maysoon Hameed

Retained Search Success Stories

See how organisations have leveraged Aventus’ retained executive search expertise to secure top-tier talent, strengthen leadership teams, and achieve strategic transformation goals.

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