# Executive Search in Turkey - URL: https://kitalent.com/turkey-executive-search - Language: en - Family: geo - Description: A USD 1.3 trillion industrial economy anchored by automotive manufacturing in Bursa, financial services and technology in Istanbul, and export-driven... ## Page Content Turkey Executive Search # Executive Search in Turkey A USD 1.3 trillion industrial economy anchored by automotive manufacturing in Bursa, financial services and technology in Istanbul, and export-driven production clusters stretching from Izmir to Gaziantep, Turkey demands executive search partners who understand both its scale and its complexity. [Discuss a Turkey Brief](/contact) [How We Work](/methodology) 7-10 days to qualified shortlists in many searches 80% of relevant passive talent reached through direct headhunting 42% faster time-to-hire than traditional search benchmarks 96% one-year retention from KiTalent's broader methodology These are KiTalent track-record figures referenced across our core [about](/about) , [services](/services) , and [methodology](/methodology) pages. ## Why Turkey requires a different search approach Turkey's executive talent market is larger and more opaque than most European or Middle Eastern peers. A population approaching 86 million produces a broad professional base. Yet the concentration of senior calibre leaders in a handful of industrial clusters, combined with conglomerate loyalty and FX-driven compensation dynamics, makes sourcing genuinely transformational executives harder than the numbers suggest. Koç Holding, Sabancı, Doğuş and Eczacıbaşı operate across dozens of sectors. Executives who have built careers inside these groups rarely appear on job boards. Their tenure is long, their compensation packages are structured around group-wide incentives, and their professional identities are tightly linked to the holding company brand. Reaching them requires direct, confidential engagement with the [passive majority of senior talent](/articles/hidden-80-passive-talent) that no job advertisement will surface. In most European markets, compensation benchmarking is relatively stable year to year. Turkey is different. Lira depreciation and persistent inflation mean that TRY-denominated packages can lose purchasing power within months. Senior executives increasingly negotiate FX-indexed clauses, sign-on protections and equity components. Any search mandate that ignores this reality will lose shortlisted candidates before the final interview round. [Istanbul](/istanbul-turkey-executive-search) dominates headquarters functions, digital talent and finance. Automotive leadership sits in the Marmara corridor around [Bursa](/bursa-turkey-executive-search) and [Kocaeli](/kocaeli-turkey-executive-search) . Export-oriented manufacturing clusters operate from [Izmir](/izmir-turkey-executive-search) to [Gaziantep](/gaziantep-turkey-executive-search) . Recruiting across these geographies means managing distinct professional ecosystems with different mobility expectations and local labour dynamics. KiTalent's [directly engaged search partnership](/about) approach addresses this through continuous intelligence, not intermittent project work. Our [Middle East hub in Nicosia](/nicosia) coordinates Turkey mandates alongside Gulf and Levant searches, drawing on consultants who operate across Istanbul, Ankara and the broader region with sector-native depth. [Discuss a Turkey Brief](/contact) ### What search architecture has to account for The best Turkey mandates are designed around geography, sector depth, and passive-candidate access before outreach begins. - ● Conglomerate dominance shapes loyalty patterns - ● Currency volatility rewrites compensation logic - ● Geography concentrates talent but fragments sectors [See How We Work](/methodology) [How Parallel Mapping Supports Search Design](/talent-mapping) Real Hub Coverage ## Turkey searches are served from our Nicosia hub Turkey mandates are coordinated from our Nicosia hub rather than through a notional Turkish office network. From there we run searches across Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Izmir, Gaziantep, and the wider Turkish market with a real cross-border operating base close to the region. That matters because Turkey's leadership market is shaped by industrial corridors, conglomerate ecosystems, and wider Eastern Mediterranean talent flows. One real nearby hub is a more credible anchor than pretending to operate a decorative office grid across the country. How KiTalent Actually Covers Turkey The market is anchored by our Nicosia hub and fed back into the same commercial answer layer we use across the four real KiTalent hubs. - [KiTalent Nicosia Hub](/nicosia) - [Proof-First Search](/interview-fee-model) - [Executive Search Fees](/executive-search-fees) - [Executive Search Process](/executive-search-process) - [Methodology](/methodology) Route Map ## Route Turkey searches through the right cluster Turkey mandates reward a deliberate jump between the serving hub, the right industrial or digital lane, and the commercial answer layer. ### Serving hub Turkey is served from the real Nicosia hub and widened through the Turkish market only as the mandate requires. - [KiTalent Nicosia Hub](/nicosia) - [International Executive Search](/international-executive-search) ### Sector routes Choose the sector route that best reflects the candidate pool and operating context behind the brief. - [Industrial, Manufacturing, and Robotics](/industrial-manufacturing-and-robotics-recruitment) - [Automotive & Mobility](/mobility-aerospace-and-defense-recruitment/automotive-and-mobility-recruitment) - [AI, Technology & Digital Infrastructure](/ai-technology-and-digital-infrastructure-recruitment) ### Role routes Use the role route when the leadership function is the real search constraint. - [Executive Search by Role](/executive-search-by-role) - [CEO Executive Search](/ceo-executive-search) - [CFO Executive Search](/cfo-executive-search) - [Board of Directors Recruitment](/board-of-directors-recruitment) ### Commercial routes Use the commercial cluster when the engagement structure needs to be defined before full launch. - [Proof-First Search](/interview-fee-model) - [Executive Search Fees](/executive-search-fees) - [Executive Search Process](/executive-search-process) - [Methodology](/methodology) ## What is driving executive demand across Turkey Several structural forces are converging to shape executive demand across Turkey. ### Automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturing remains Turkey's largest single industrial export segment, generating over USD 30 billion in annual shipments. Ford Otosan, Tofaş (Stellantis) and Renault Oyak anchor assembly operations in Bursa, Kocaeli and Sakarya. European OEMs are now localising EV component supply chains. Demand for plant directors, supply-chain heads and electrification programme leaders is acute across this automotive corridor. ### Defence and aerospace has moved from a procurement-driven sector to an export-oriented technology cluster. ASELSAN, ROKETSAN and Baykar have built capabilities in UAV systems, avionics and artillery that attract both government and international buyers. Ankara hosts most defence headquarters, and leadership searches in this space typically require candidates with security clearance pathways and dual Turkish-international operational experience. This is a growing priority across aerospace, defence and space hiring. ### Technology, digital platforms and fintech are reshaping Istanbul's services economy. Trendyol, valued at decacorn levels before its partial acquisition by Uber, exemplifies the maturity of Turkey's digital ecosystem. Gaming studios, enterprise SaaS firms and fintech start-ups compete for a limited pool of CTOs, chief data officers and AI engineering leaders. The [AI and technology](/ai-technology-and-digital-infrastructure-recruitment) talent pool is almost entirely concentrated in Istanbul, creating fierce competition at senior levels. ### Textiles, apparel and consumer goods manufacturing continues to benefit from EU nearshoring trends. Shorter lead times and proximity to European distribution centres make western Turkey attractive to retailers diversifying away from Asian suppliers. Denizli, Izmir and Gaziantep house major textile and fast-fashion suppliers who increasingly need heads of operations, export compliance directors and sustainability officers to meet evolving EU standards. These roles sit at the intersection of industrial manufacturing and FMCG hiring. ### Energy transition and renewables represent a medium-term hiring wave. Turkey's energy import dependence, particularly on natural gas, drives large-scale solar and wind auctions alongside industrial rooftop solar programmes. Project developers, energy traders and grid modernisation engineers are in short supply. The oil, energy and renewables sector requires leaders comfortable with regulatory complexity and infrastructure-scale execution. ## Turkey's leadership markets by sector Turkey is not one talent pool. It is a collection of distinct professional ecosystems distributed across a country that spans two continents. The executive market in Istanbul's Levent financial district operates under different rules from the manufacturing leadership community in Bursa's organised industrial zones. Effective search requires sector-by-sector, city-by-city intelligence. [Automotive and Mobility Turkey ranks among the top global producers of passenger and commercial vehicles for European markets. The Marmara corridor, centred on Bursa, Kocaeli and Sakarya, houses OEM assembly plants and hundreds of tier-one and tier-two suppliers.](/mobility-aerospace-and-defense-recruitment/automotive-and-mobility-recruitment) [Financial Services and Insurance Istanbul is Turkey's financial capital. Major banking groups, insurance carriers and asset managers headquarter operations in the Levent-Maslak corridor.](/financial-services-and-professional-services-recruitment/banking-recruitment) [Technology and Digital Platforms Istanbul's technology ecosystem has produced unicorn-level companies and a maturing venture capital scene. CTOs, chief product officers and heads of data science command premium packages.](/ai-technology-and-digital-infrastructure-recruitment) [Defence and Aerospace Ankara anchors Turkey's defence and aerospace leadership market. ASELSAN, TAI and ROKETSAN drive demand for programme directors, systems engineers at senior level and business development heads capable of managing government relationships and export compliance.](/mobility-aerospace-and-defense-recruitment) [Energy and Renewables Turkey's ambitious renewables targets and grid modernisation agenda create demand for project development directors, energy trading heads and technical leaders in solar, wind and storage. Roles span Istanbul headquarters and project sites across Anatolia and the Mediterranean coast.](/energy-natural-resources-and-infrastructure-recruitment) [Logistics, Trade and Industrial Manufacturing Mersin, Izmir and Istanbul's port zones anchor a logistics leadership market driven by Eurasian corridor expansion and nearshoring investment. Heads of intermodal operations, customs compliance directors and regional supply-chain leaders are in growing demand.](/industrial-manufacturing-and-robotics-recruitment) ### Why mobility matters Executive mobility across Turkey's cities is shaped by compensation expectations, relocation appetite, family considerations, and international exposure. A search that maps where the right leaders actually operate, and understands the conditions under which they would consider a move, is fundamentally more effective than one that treats Turkey as a flat national market. [See How Our Methodology Works →](/methodology) ## Sector strengths that define Turkey executive search Turkey's executive search market is strongest where its economic specialisation is deepest. ### Automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturing remains Turkey's largest single industrial export segment, generating over USD 30 billion in annual shipments. Ford Otosan, Tofaş (Stellantis) and Renault Oyak anchor assembly operations in Bursa, Kocaeli and Sakarya. European OEMs are now localising EV component supply chains. [Automotive](/mobility-aerospace-and-defense-recruitment/automotive-and-mobility-recruitment) · [Industrial Manufacturing](/industrial-manufacturing-and-robotics-recruitment) ### Defence and aerospace has moved from a procurement-driven sector to an export-oriented technology cluster. ASELSAN, ROKETSAN and Baykar have built capabilities in UAV systems, avionics and artillery that attract both government and international buyers. Ankara hosts most defence headquarters, and leadership searches in this space typically require candidates with security clearance pathways and dual… [Aerospace & Defense](/mobility-aerospace-and-defense-recruitment) · [AI and Technology for Innovation Leaders](/ai-technology-and-digital-infrastructure-recruitment) ### Technology, digital platforms and fintech are reshaping Istanbul's services economy. Trendyol, valued at decacorn levels before its partial acquisition by Uber, exemplifies the maturity of Turkey's digital ecosystem. Gaming studios, enterprise SaaS firms and fintech start-ups compete for a limited pool of CTOs, chief data officers and AI engineering leaders. [AI and Technology for Innovation Leaders](/ai-technology-and-digital-infrastructure-recruitment) ### Textiles, apparel and consumer goods manufacturing continues to benefit from EU nearshoring trends. Shorter lead times and proximity to European distribution centres make western Turkey attractive to retailers diversifying away from Asian suppliers. Denizli, Izmir and Gaziantep house major textile and fast-fashion suppliers who increasingly need heads of operations, export compliance directors and sustainability officers to meet… [Industrial Manufacturing](/industrial-manufacturing-and-robotics-recruitment) ### Energy transition and renewables represent a medium-term hiring wave. Turkey's energy import dependence, particularly on natural gas, drives large-scale solar and wind auctions alongside industrial rooftop solar programmes. Project developers, energy traders and grid modernisation engineers are in short supply. [Oil & Energy](/energy-natural-resources-and-infrastructure-recruitment) ### Cross-border logistics and Eurasian trade are accelerating demand for a new profile of operations executive. The Middle Corridor rail route from China through Central Asia, the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars line and the Marmaray Bosphorus rail tunnel position Turkey as a continental freight bridge. Istanbul Airport, handling over 84 million passengers in 2025, anchors air cargo connectivity. [Industrial Manufacturing](/industrial-manufacturing-and-robotics-recruitment) ## Why companies partner with KiTalent for executive search in Turkey Companies rarely need only reach in Turkey. They need interpretation, calibration, and a search architecture that reflects the real structure of the market. ### We operate across Turkey Our team runs Turkey mandates through KiTalent's four regional hubs, combining local market intelligence with cross-border execution across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. ### We reach the candidates that matter The strongest executives in Turkey are passive. Our direct headhunting approach engages the passive majority of senior talent through discreet outreach rooted in real market knowledge. ### We do not start from scratch Our parallel mapping methodology means we already hold live intelligence on restructuring, transition windows, compensation patterns, and candidate attraction opportunities when a brief arrives. ### Our model de-risks the investment In Turkey, the cost of a wrong executive hire extends far beyond the recruitment fee. Our [Proof-First Search](/interview-fee-model) model lets clients see real market output and qualified candidates before the bulk of the investment is committed. [Start a conversation about your Turkey search](/contact) ## How we run executive searches in Turkey Turkey's executive market rewards preparation and penalises improvisation. The country's compensation volatility, conglomerate-loyalty dynamics and geographic dispersion of talent mean that a reactive search model produces slow, expensive, unreliable results. KiTalent's methodology is built to front-load intelligence and compress timelines. ### 1. Parallel mapping before the mandate begins For sectors where we maintain ongoing client relationships, we run [continuous talent mapping](/methodology) across Turkey's key clusters. This means that when a CFO search in Istanbul or a plant director mandate in Bursa activates, we are not starting from zero. We have already identified, profiled and in many cases pre-engaged the strongest passive candidates. ### 2. Direct headhunting into the passive majority of senior talent Turkey's most capable executives do not respond to job advertisements. They are embedded in Koç, Sabancı or multinational operations with strong retention structures. Our [direct headhunting](/headhunting) model reaches these individuals through confidential, sector-native outreach. Every candidate on the shortlist has been directly approached, assessed against the mandate brief and confirmed as genuinely open to the conversation. This is how we consistently access the [passive talent pool](/articles/hidden-80-passive-talent) that defines senior hiring in Turkey. ### 3. Market intelligence that shapes the offer Presenting a shortlist without accompanying compensation intelligence is a recipe for failed offers in Turkey. We deliver [real-time market benchmarking](/market-benchmarking) that accounts for TRY depreciation expectations, FX-indexed component norms, sector-specific bonus structures and regional cost-of-living differentials between Istanbul and Anatolian industrial centres. This intelligence shapes not only the offer but the entire candidate engagement strategy. ## Signals from Key Cities in Turkey A rotating view of the city-level market shifts shaping executive hiring across Turkey. [Ankara KiTalent brings sector-specific intelligence and direct headhunting capability to senior leadership searches across Ankara.](/ankara-turkey-executive-search) [Istanbul Istanbul generates roughly 29% of Türkiye's GDP from a single province, concentrating the country's banking headquarters, conglomerate holding companies...](/istanbul-turkey-executive-search) [Izmir KiTalent brings sector-specific intelligence and direct headhunting capability to senior leadership searches across Izmir.](/izmir-turkey-executive-search) [Bursa KiTalent brings sector-specific intelligence and direct headhunting capability to senior leadership searches across Bursa.](/bursa-turkey-executive-search) ## Essential reading for Turkey hiring decisions These resources provide deeper market intelligence and explain how KiTalent turns insight into a faster, more transparent search process. ### [Ankara's Defence Boom Is Starving Its Own Supply Chain: The Talent Crisis Behind the Numbers](/articles/ankara-industrial-machinery-talent) Turkey's defence procurement budget has increased 340% since 2020. Ankara sits at the centre of that spending, home to ASELSAN, Turkish Aerospace Industries, HAVELSAN, and a... [Read the Full Article](/articles/ankara-industrial-machinery-talent) ### [İzmir's Maritime Logistics Cluster Is Paying More for Talent and Getting Less Infrastructure in Return](/articles/izmir-maritime-logistics-hiring) İzmir's export logistics cluster entered 2026 caught in a bind that no amount of recruitment spending can resolve on its own. The Alsancak port, the ESBAŞ free zone, and the... [Read the Full Article](/articles/izmir-maritime-logistics-hiring) ### [Kocaeli's Petrochemical Corridor Is Cutting Headcount and Running Out of the People It Needs Most](/articles/kocaeli-petrochemical-talent-gap) Turkey's largest refining complex sits on the Gulf of İzmit, flanked by 278 chemical processing facilities, liquid bulk terminals operating at 94% throughput, and a workforce... [Read the Full Article](/articles/kocaeli-petrochemical-talent-gap) ### [Istanbul's Maritime and Logistics Sector Has World-Class Infrastructure and a Talent Market That Cannot Keep Pace](/articles/istanbul-maritime-logistics-talent) Istanbul processed roughly 3.4 million TEU through Ambarlı alone in 2023, while Istanbul Airport moved 2.9 million tonnes of air cargo in the same year. The infrastructure... [Read the Full Article](/articles/istanbul-maritime-logistics-talent) ## Quick links for Turkey mandates Use these pages to move between city clusters, sector pages, and supporting articles. ### Key city pages - [Automotive and Mobility](/mobility-aerospace-and-defense-recruitment/automotive-and-mobility-recruitment) - [Financial Services and Insurance](/financial-services-and-professional-services-recruitment/banking-recruitment) - [Technology and Digital Platforms](/ai-technology-and-digital-infrastructure-recruitment) - [Defence and Aerospace](/mobility-aerospace-and-defense-recruitment) - [Energy and Renewables](/energy-natural-resources-and-infrastructure-recruitment) - [Logistics, Trade and Industrial Manufacturing](/industrial-manufacturing-and-robotics-recruitment) ### Sector pages - [Industrial, Manufacturing, and Robotics](/industrial-manufacturing-and-robotics-recruitment) - [Consumer Brands & FMCG](/consumer-retail-and-hospitality-recruitment/consumer-brands-and-fmcg-recruitment) - [Real Estate & Built Environment](/real-estate-and-built-environment-recruitment) - [Automotive & Mobility](/mobility-aerospace-and-defense-recruitment/automotive-and-mobility-recruitment) - [AI, Technology & Digital Infrastructure](/ai-technology-and-digital-infrastructure-recruitment) - [Banking](/financial-services-and-professional-services-recruitment/banking-recruitment) ### Firm for C-Level Leadership Hiring - [KiTalent Nicosia Hub](/nicosia) - [Proof-First Search](/interview-fee-model) - [Executive Search Fees Explained](/executive-search-fees) - [The Executive Search Process](/executive-search-process) - [Our Methodology](/methodology) - [Retained vs Contingency Search](/retained-vs-contingency-search) - [Executive Search by Role](/executive-search-by-role) - [CEO Executive Search](/ceo-executive-search) - [CFO Executive Search](/cfo-executive-search) ### Supporting articles - [Bursa's Textile Sector Is Automating at Speed. The Engineers to Run It Do Not Exist in Sufficient Numbers](/articles/bursa-textile-automation-paradox) - [Gaziantep's Textile Cluster Invested Billions in Automation. The Engineers to Run It Do Not Exist in Sufficient Numbers](/articles/gaziantep-textile-skills-gap) - [What Antalya's Airport Expansion Does—and Does Not—Mean for Hospitality Leadership](/articles/antalya-hospitality-talent-drain) - [Adana's Agribusiness Boom Has a Problem: The People to Run It Are Not There](/articles/adana-agribusiness-talent-gap) ### RELATED MARKETS IN SOUTHERN EUROPE ▼ [Cyprus](/cyprus-executive-search) [Greece](/greece-executive-search) [Italy](/italy-executive-search) [Portugal](/portugal-executive-search) [Spain](/spain-executive-search) ## Frequently asked questions about executive search in Turkey These are the questions most closely tied to how executive search really works in Turkey. ### Why do companies use executive recruiters in Turkey? Turkey's senior talent market is dominated by passive candidates embedded in large conglomerate groups or multinational operations. These individuals are not visible on job platforms and will not respond to conventional advertising. Executive recruiters with direct [headhunting](/headhunting) capability and sector-specific networks can reach the 80% of qualified leaders who are not actively seeking new roles. In a market where compensation structures are complex and professional networks are tightly interconnected, a poorly executed approach can damage an employer's reputation for years. ### What makes executive search in Turkey different from other markets? Compared to Germany or Poland, Turkey's executive market adds layers of macro complexity. Lira volatility requires FX-indexed compensation modelling that does not exist in eurozone searches. Conglomerate loyalty structures in groups like Koç and Sabancı create retention dynamics more similar to Japanese keiretsu than to Western European corporate cultures. Geographic dispersion across Istanbul, the Marmara industrial belt and Anatolian export clusters means that a single-city search strategy will miss critical talent pools. The combination of these factors demands a search partner with deep local intelligence and operational flexibility. ### How does KiTalent approach executive search in Turkey? KiTalent coordinates Turkey mandates through our [Nicosia hub](/nicosia) , combining regional proximity with access to our wider European and Asia-Pacific network. We run parallel [talent mapping](/talent-mapping) in Turkey's core sectors before mandates activate, enabling 7 to 10 day shortlist delivery. Our three-stage assessment process evaluates technical capability, cultural alignment and leadership trajectory. Compensation benchmarking incorporates real-time TRY and FX data to ensure offers are calibrated to current market conditions. ### How quickly can KiTalent present candidates in Turkey? Our standard commitment is a qualified shortlist within 7 to 10 days of mandate confirmation. In sectors where we maintain ongoing parallel mapping, such as automotive in the Marmara corridor or financial services in Istanbul, we can often present pre-assessed candidates within the first week. This speed is possible because we invest in continuous market intelligence rather than starting each search from scratch. ### How does Turkey's macro environment affect executive hiring? Persistent inflation and exchange-rate movements directly influence candidate expectations and mobility decisions. Executives evaluate new opportunities not only on base salary but on FX protection, bonus guarantees and benefits that hedge against purchasing-power erosion. Companies that fail to account for these dynamics in their offer design will lose finalist candidates to counter-offers or competing mandates. KiTalent's [market benchmarking](/market-benchmarking) service provides the compensation intelligence needed to construct offers that close successfully in this environment. ## Start a conversation about your Turkey search Whether you need a CFO in Istanbul who can manage multi-currency treasury operations, a plant director in Bursa with electrification programme experience, or a head of exports in Izmir scaling shipments to EU markets, the starting point is the same: a confidential conversation about your leadership requirements. What we bring to Turkey executive mandates: Executive search and direct headhunting · Talent mapping and market intelligence · Compensation benchmarking and mandate calibration · Connection to KiTalent's four regional hubs, [Proof-First Search](/interview-fee-model) , and our [international executive search](/international-executive-search) network. [Discuss Your Turkey Brief](/contact) [Register as a Candidate](/contact) ### Tell us about your Turkey hiring challenge Whether you are running a live mandate or want to pressure-test a brief before going to market, this is the right place to start the conversation. ### Related Market Insights [Adana's Agribusiness Boom Has a Problem: The People to Run It Are Not There](/articles/adana-agribusiness-talent-gap) [Read Article →](/articles/adana-agribusiness-talent-gap) [Bursa's Textile Sector Is Automating at Speed. The Engineers to Run It Do Not Exist in Sufficient Numbers](/articles/bursa-textile-automation-paradox) [Read Article →](/articles/bursa-textile-automation-paradox) [Gaziantep's Textile Cluster Invested Billions in Automation. The Engineers to Run It Do Not Exist in Sufficient Numbers](/articles/gaziantep-textile-skills-gap) [Read Article →](/articles/gaziantep-textile-skills-gap) [What Antalya's Airport Expansion Does—and Does Not—Mean for Hospitality Leadership](/articles/antalya-hospitality-talent-drain) [Read Article →](/articles/antalya-hospitality-talent-drain) ### Explore Our Executive Search Guides [What Is Executive Search?](/what-is-executive-search) [How Executive Search Works](/how-executive-search-works) [The Executive Search Process](/executive-search-process) [Executive Search Fees Explained](/executive-search-fees) [Executive Search vs Recruitment Agency](/executive-search-vs-recruitment-agency) [Retained vs Contingency Search](/retained-vs-contingency-search) [How to Choose an Executive Search Firm](/how-to-choose-executive-search-firm) [Executive Search by Role](/executive-search-by-role) [CEO Executive Search](/ceo-executive-search) [CFO Executive Search](/cfo-executive-search) [Board of Directors Recruitment](/board-of-directors-recruitment) [Executive Search FAQ](/executive-search-faq) Author of record: [Katia Belous](/authors/katia-belous), Director, Middle East & Asia. Based on local market intelligence and executive-search data.