Cynthia Charles

Partnerships Manager

Dubai, United Arab Emirates9 yrs 2 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 6 years of specialized recruitment experience.
  • Expert in managing large-scale enterprise accounts.
  • Consistently recognized for exceeding targets.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a recruitment expert specializing in Cyber Security and IT roles across the GCC.

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Skills

Core Skills

RecruitingTalent AcquisitionProject ManagementCyber Security

Other Skills

Middle Eastern/GCC recruitment360-degree staffing lifecycleHeadhuntingBankingInsuranceGovernmentChange ManagementBusiness AnalysisProgram ManagementScrum MasterApplication SecurityThreat IntelligenceDigital ForensicsIncident ResponseCyber Security IT/OT/ICS

About

Connecting exceptional talent with transformative opportunities across the GCC. With over 6 years of specialized recruitment experience, I've built my career on one simple principle: the right person in the right role can transform an entire organization. As a Senior Client Executive at Halian, I manage large-scale enterprise accounts across Banking, Insurance, and Government sectors throughout the GCC region, overseeing a robust contractor book of 50+ professionals. What I Do: I deliver comprehensive 360-degree recruitment solutions—from headhunting highly niche roles to managing the complete staffing lifecycle including costing, contracts, visa processing, and onboarding. My expertise spans IT & Consulting, Cyber Security, Project Management, and Technology roles, with a deep understanding of Middle Eastern labor laws and regional market dynamics. Whether you need C-suite leadership or specialized technical talent, I bring a strategic, results-driven approach to every search. My Track Record: Consistently recognized for exceeding targets and delivering outstanding client outcomes, I've been awarded multiple incentives for performance excellence. I pride myself on building lasting partnerships with both clients and candidates, understanding that successful placements are about more than matching skills—they're about aligning values, culture, and long-term career aspirations. Let's Connect: Whether you're an enterprise looking to build high-performing teams or a professional seeking your next career opportunity in the GCC, I'd love to connect. Let's discuss how we can create mutual success.

Experience

9 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
4 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Halian | managed services, recruitment agency & contract staffing

5 roles

Principal Client Executive - Enterprise Clients

Promoted

Apr 2026Present · 1 mo

Senior Client Executive - Enterprise Clients

Jan 2025Apr 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

Client Executive - Enterprise Clients

Promoted

Nov 2022Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Managing Large Enterprise Accounts end to end, I manage Halian's largest Banking, Insurance, and Govt. Entities clients for their GCC region with a runner book of over 50+ contractors.
  • Experienced in Middle Eastern/GCC recruitment for both contract and permanent positions.
  • Expert in managing the complete 360-degree staffing lifecycle.
  • Delivering comprehensive 360 recruitment solutions for clients and candidates, handling all aspects from costing and contracts to flights, visa processing, medical insurance, and onboarding, while ensuring adherence to Middle Eastern labor laws.
  • Headhunting for highly niche roles within the Banking, Finance, Public Sector, Consulting, and Technology industries.
  • Consistently recognized for exceeding targets and awarded multiple incentives for outstanding performance.
Middle Eastern/GCC recruitment360-degree staffing lifecycleHeadhuntingBankingInsuranceGovernment+2

Talent Acquisition Consultant - Projects & Change

May 2022Nov 2022 · 6 mos

  • Currently work to support the Project & Changes team to find the best resources in the market.
  • Project Management / PMO / Change Management / Business Analysis / Program Management / Scrum Master / Supply Chain / Business Continuity / PMP/ Prince / Management Consulting / Incident Management / Performance Management /Project Analysis / ERP / Project Planning / Budget & Cost Planning/ Project Coordination / Project Controller / Transformation / Salesforce
  • I work on C-suite level to Mid level roles for various clients in Tech/ Consulting/ Consultancies/ Banks/ Medical/ FMCG
Project ManagementChange ManagementBusiness AnalysisProgram ManagementScrum MasterTalent Acquisition

Talent Acquisition Consultant - Cyber Security

Jul 2021May 2022 · 10 mos

  • I work as a Talent Acquisition to support the Cyber business at Halian
  • Cyber Security / Application Security / Threat Intelligence / Digital Forensics / Incident Response / Vulnerability Assessment / Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery / Penetration Testing / Governance, Risk & Compliance / Data Protection / Privacy / e-Commerce Security / Identity & Access Management / Information Assurance / Information Security Management / Information Risk Management / I.T Security / OT Security/ Network Security / Operational Risk / Security Engineering and Architecture
Cyber SecurityApplication SecurityThreat IntelligenceDigital ForensicsTalent Acquisition

Huxley

Recruitment Consultant - Cyber Security & Consulting

Apr 2019Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • At Huxley, we offer a wealth of exciting opportunities and tailored recruitment solutions to suit our global locations, matching the skills and experience of talented candidates to our clients' vacancies and project roles.
  • Being a market specialist in the Cyber field we provide contractors / interims / resources / short-term consultants throughout the MENA Region within the Oil & Gas industry, stipulating but not limited to:
  • o Threat Intelligence & Incident Response
  • o Cyber Security IT/OT/ICS
  • o Vulnerabilities
  • o Information Security Consultant
  • o SOC
  • o Business Continuity
  • o Penetration Testing
  • Huxley is a global technology focused recruitment firm, providing individual technical consultants on time & material basis across the GCC to meet the most demanding projects and time-scales.
  • Our international database of over 1.8 million skilled professionals supported by a deep understanding of the MENA region, maintaining high levels of compliance and employment legislation in regards to visas, payroll, labor law, insurance etc
Threat IntelligenceIncident ResponseCyber Security IT/OT/ICSCyber SecurityRecruiting

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Jun 2017Jul 2017 · 1 mo

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Aug 2015Oct 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos

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Intern

Jun 2015Jun 2015 · 0 mo · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Education

Dallas Baptist University

Bachelor's degree — Business Administration (Majored in Hospitality Management)

Jan 2014Jan 2018

Harvard Business School Online

Certification — Entrepreneurship Essentials

Jan 2021Jan 2021

GEMS Education

High School

Jan 2004Jan 2014

Baldwin Girls' High School

Jan 2004Present

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