Lauren Davies

Co-Founder

Dubai, United Arab Emirates10 yrs 3 mos experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in technology recruitment across GCC.
Proven track record in executive search and retained mandates.
Strong relationships with C-level executives in tech.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a technology recruitment expert specializing in Fintech and Digital Transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive Search360 Recruitment OwnershipPermanent RecruitmentRetained RecruitmentAccount ManagementRecruitment DeliverySales Management

Other Skills

Technology RecruitmentAI RecruitmentData RecruitmentCyber Security RecruitmentCloud RecruitmentMarket MappingStakeholder ManagementRecruitment StrategyStakeholder AlignmentTalent AcquisitionClient AcquisitionCommercial NegotiationsClient Relationship ManagementBilling TargetsHiring Across Technology

About

Technology recruitment leader delivering senior and niche talent across Tech, Data, AI, Cyber Security, Cloud, and Digital Transformation. Proven track record of scaling high performing teams across multiple verticals. Specialist in end to end recruitment delivery across: • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning • Data Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, BI • Cloud and Infrastructure, AWS, Azure, GCP • Cyber Security, GRC, IAM, PAM • Software Engineering, Full Stack, DevOps • Digital Banking and FinTech • Enterprise Transformation and Smart Cities Partner with C level executives, CTOs, CIOs, CDOs, Chief AI Officers, and senior stakeholders to define hiring strategy, workforce planning, and organisational design aligned to AI adoption, cloud transformation, regulatory change, and digital growth. Core expertise: • Executive search and retained mandates • 360 recruitment ownership • Market mapping and talent intelligence • Contract and permanent hiring • GCC and UK markets • Emiratisation and Saudi national hiring strategies • Salary benchmarking and market advisory • Stakeholder management and consultative sales Strong experience hiring across financial services, fintech, government, enterprise technology, scale ups, AI start ups, and smart infrastructure projects. Deliver transformation critical hires from digital leadership through to engineering and delivery teams. Build and maintain deep talent networks across technology, data, AI, cyber security, product, and transformation. Known for speed, market insight, and high conversion rates. Driven by performance, execution, and long term partnerships.

Experience

10 yrs 3 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 1 mo

Current Experience

Cander

Technology Manager

Apr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo · Middle East

Lead Technology, Data and AI recruitment across fintech, financial services, digital banking, enterprise technology, cybersecurity, cloud, data science, and AI functions for enterprise, government, and high growth scale ups across the GCC.
Partner with C level executives and senior technology leaders to define hiring strategy, operating models, workforce planning, and capability build aligned to digital transformation, AI adoption, regulatory change, and platform modernisation programmes.
Manage full 360 recruitment lifecycle including market mapping, executive search, direct sourcing, technical assessment, stakeholder alignment, offer strategy, and close.
Build and maintain deep talent networks across CIO, CTO, CDO, Head of AI, Data Engineering, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Digital Product, Risk, Compliance, and Technology Leadership communities.
Deliver retained and exclusive search mandates for senior, mission critical, and hard to find technology, data, and AI roles within regulated and high growth environments.
Advise clients on GCC market trends, salary benchmarks, Emiratisation and Saudisation dynamics, and availability of niche technology and AI talent.
Drive revenue growth through strategic account development, referrals, repeat partnerships, and insight led commercial conversations.
Maintain high quality candidate and client experience, ensuring strong conversion ratios, long term partnerships, and consistent delivery performance.

Technology RecruitmentAI RecruitmentData RecruitmentCyber Security RecruitmentCloud RecruitmentMarket Mapping+3

Athena exec recruitment

Founder

Feb 2024 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Founded and scaled a specialist recruitment firm focused on fintech, financial services, banking, and digital roles for enterprise and high growth businesses. Worked directly with enterprise organisations and senior stakeholders to deliver permanent and retained recruitment across complex technology functions. Led end to end business operations including client acquisition, account management, delivery, and commercial negotiations. Built trusted relationships with C level leaders, hiring managers, and senior candidates across multiple technology domains.

Client AcquisitionAccount ManagementCommercial NegotiationsRecruitment DeliveryPermanent RecruitmentRetained Recruitment

Pink camel recruitment

Account Manager

Dec 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Middle East

Progressed from Resourcer to Consultant to Account Manager within three months. Delivered hiring across Technology, Digital, and Leadership roles in fast growth environments. Managed key client accounts, exceeded billing targets, and built long term client relationships. Achieved over 120 percent of individual targets and billed over 1M AED and filled over 20 hires in 2023.

Client Relationship ManagementBilling TargetsHiring Across TechnologyAccount ManagementRecruitment Delivery

Inventory management europe (im europe)

International Sales Broker

Feb 2021 – Dec 2021 · 10 mos

Left due to relocation

Marshall motor group

2 roles

Sales Executive

Mar 2016 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Transaction Manager

Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 · 5 yrs

Managed end to end sales transactions in a highly regulated environment. Worked directly with customers to understand needs, structure solutions, and close deals. Built strong foundations in customer experience, compliance, and commercial execution.

Sales TransactionsCustomer ExperienceComplianceSales Management