Leading With Vision.
Built on Expertise.

About Us

James Douglas Middle East (JDME) is a professional search and talent advisory firm headquartered in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). We partner with organisations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC to identify leaders who can drive growth, transformation and long-term organisational priorities.

Our focus is on leadership appointments, including business leaders, functional heads and senior managers who play a critical role in building resilient, high-performing organisations. Rather than taking a transactional approach to recruitment, we deliver advisory-led search solutions that consider cultural alignment, leadership capability and long-term impact.

As part of EMA Partners, a global executive search & leadership advisory firm with nearly 40 years of presence across 37+ countries, we combine strong regional market knowledge with international reach. EMA Partners continues to advise clients on Board and C-suite appointments, while James Douglas specialises in leadership hiring below the C-suite. Together, this enables us to offer clients an integrated leadership solution, from senior functional appointments through to the boardroom.

Why Partner With Us

Aligned with UAE Vision 2031 and Saudi Vision 2030.

Deep expertise in Banking & Financial Services, Technology, Real Estate & Construction, Logistics, Emiratization & Saudization, FMCG, and Hospitality.

Trusted partner to corporates, MNCs, family groups, and sovereign-backed enterprises.

At JDME, we believe leadership hiring is about more than filling roles. It is about building the teams that will shape industries, transform economies, and move the region forward.