Conor Kennedy

Recruiter

Dubai, United Arab Emirates6 yrs 5 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven success in technology recruitment
  • Expert in building strategic talent pipelines
  • Experienced in scaling large hiring projects
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technology Recruitment Specialist with expertise in talent acquisition and sports coaching.

Contact

conor.kennedy@emirates.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitmentTechnology RecruitmentInternational RecruitmentProfessional SportsTeam LeadershipCoachingYouth DevelopmentPhysical Education

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer ServiceExercise PhysiologyFirst AidFitness ConsultingGroup TrainingInformation TechnologyLeadershipMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordPersonal TrainingProfessional AthleteProject Management

About

I am a talent acquisition and executive search professional with proven success in sourcing, market mapping, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle across technology and executive functions. Over the past several years, I have worked with organizations in the UAE and KSA to deliver high-quality hires in areas such as AI, Cloud, Data, and Digital Transformation. My career highlights include scaling large hiring projects within tight timeframes, reducing time-to-fill for niche technology roles, and building strategic talent pipelines that align international candidates with GCC business needs. I am recognized for acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HR teams, providing market insights, workforce planning support, and strengthening employer branding strategies. Having lived in Dubai since 2001, I bring more than two decades of regional knowledge combined with global candidate networks, which allows me to connect businesses with the right talent at the right time. I am currently seeking new opportunities to bring my research-driven, data-backed, and relationship-focused approach to an organization that values innovation and long-term talent strategies. Outside of my career, I am passionate about sports and entrepreneurship. I represent the UAE National Rugby Team and also assist in the administration and operations of BushTreks Adventure Safaris in Zimbabwe, where I support tailored travel experiences that showcase the country’s unique wilderness. Both pursuits reflect my drive, resilience, and commitment to excellence in everything I do.

Experience

6 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
7 mos
Current Experience

Emirates

Recruitment Specialist - Core & Executive

Nov 2025 – Present · 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Conor supports Recruitment with the Corporate Communications, Marketing & Branding team at Emirates Group. Focussing on various positions supporting the Enterprise Data & Analytics team, SkyCargo, Core and UAE National recruitment.
  • Conor is responsible for providing a full-cycle recruitment experience to assigned departments within Emirates Group, from sourcing, attracting, interviewing and hiring high calibre candidates, capable and competent to perform their respective positions within Emirates Group.
Talent ManagementTalent PipeliningApplicant Tracking SystemsStakeholder ManagementCross-functional Team LeadershipTalent Acquisition+1

Cooper fitch

2 roles

Consultant - Technology

Promoted

Jul 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Specialized Technology Recruitment Consultant - Conor has successfully placed candidates across Cloud Engineering, Cloud DevOps, Product Management, Solution Architecture, Pre-Sales, Enterprise Architecture as well as other related Technology Service Lines
  • A Big focus is on International Recruitment within the Saudi Region and UAE, as well as Emiratization and Saudization within the Technology Space.
  • Being a part of large-scale recruitment projects, delivering 60 profiles in 4 weeks, providing international candidates, inspiring them to relocate to the Middle East and contribute to the growth of the forever developing Middle Eastern Technology Ecosystem.
Project ManagementInformation TechnologyRecruitingTechnical RecruitingTeamworkTechnology Recruitment+1

Associate Consultant - Technology

Aug 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr

  • Conor has joined the Cooper Fitch Technology desk focusing on areas across Cloud, Cyber Security, Software, Digital, Data & Analytics.
  • Key clients include Vendors, the Big 4, International consulting firms, Government entities, and industry side clients throughout the Middle East.
Training and Development (HR)

Uae rugby federation

Professional Rugby Player

Nov 2022 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos · United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Representing UAE First XV in the West-Asia Premiership
  • Representing UAE 7's in the West-Asia Premiership 2022/23/24, Asia Games 2023, Japan Olympic Qualifiers 2023
LeadershipRugbyRugby SevensTeamworkPersonal TrainingProfessional Sports+1

Dubai exiles rugby football club

Rugby Coach

Sep 2021 – Sep 2022 · 1 yr · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Rugby Coaching for the Mini & Youth Division of Dubai Exiles Rugby Club. Head Coach for the U9's Team in 2021
Fitness ConsultingExercise PhysiologySports NutritionGroup TrainingCoachingYouth Development

Zimbabwe sables rugby team

Professional Rugby Player

Apr 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Conor was selected to represent the Zimbabwe Goshawks, a representative team of the Zimbabwe Sables (National Team). The Goshawks participated in the 2022 Carling Currie Cup Tournament based in South Africa. Having 3 consecutive wins in a row at one stage against Kenya, Boland Rugby Club and Border Bulldogs.
  • Conor was a versatile Full-back and Fly Half occasionally even playing on the Wing, with a strong left-footed boot both out of hand and off the tee
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Dubai english speaking college

Sports Coach

Sep 2019 – Apr 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

  • Conor was under-going his Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) assisting with the Physical Education Department at Dubai English Speaking College (DESC)
  • As a Sports Coach, Conor was applying his skills from his under-graduate degree to develop various sports teams within the school. Introducing Gym Programs, assisting with the Rugby Development Program (RDP) as well as teaching GCSE, A-Level & BTEC classes.
Fitness ConsultingExercise PhysiologySports NutritionCoachingTeacher TrainingGroup Training+4

Uae rugby federation

Professional Rugby Player

Aug 2019 – Sep 2019 · 1 mo · United Arab Emirates · Hybrid

  • Conor represented the United Arab Emirates in the West-Asia Rugby Sevens Championship which consisted of three tournaments in; South Korea, China & Sri Lanka.
SportsProfessional AthleteRugby UnionRugbySports NutritionRugby Sevens+1

Education

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor's degree — Sports and Exercise

Feb 2016 – Jun 2019

Dubai English Speaking Schools

A-Levels

Sep 2013 – Jul 2015

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