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What does it take to thrive in one of the world’s most competitive, fast-paced recruitment markets?
In this episode, Alex Koumi, Managing Director at Kingston Stanley, and Dan Wardle, Business Manager for Tech Recruitment, pull back the curtain on the recruitment world across the Middle East. With decades of combined experience, they share the inside story of what clients are really looking for, how AI is reshaping hiring, and why human connection still makes or breaks the process.
From tech startups to global corporations, Alex and Dan speak candidly about what it takes to attract top talent, scale hiring for emerging roles, and keep teams inspired in a high-pressure industry. But this episode isn’t just about recruitment strategy, it’s about resilience, transparency, and building careers that actually last.
In this episode:
● What hiring really looks like behind the scenes in the MENA region
● Why local talent is in demand and how to source it effectively
● How client expectations have evolved and what candidates keep getting wrong
● The power of consultative recruiting and what builds long-term trust
● Why AI can enhance efficiency but can’t replace human intuition
● The rise of emerging roles in data, AI and cybersecurity
● How to maintain internal culture and energy in a high-volume hiring environment
● Alex and Dan’s personal career journeys and what still drives them today
● Lessons in leadership, mental health, and staying motivated in recruitment
● Why local talent is in demand and how to source it effectively
● How client expectations have evolved and what candidates keep getting wrong
● The power of consultative recruiting and what builds long-term trust
● Why AI can enhance efficiency but can’t replace human intuition
● The rise of emerging roles in data, AI and cybersecurity
● How to maintain internal culture and energy in a high-volume hiring environment
● Alex and Dan’s personal career journeys and what still drives them today
● Lessons in leadership, mental health, and staying motivated in recruitment
If you’re hiring in the region, looking to break into tech, or simply navigating the future of work — this episode with Alex Koumi and Dan Wardle is a behind-the-scenes masterclass in people, performance and potential.
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Haydar Al-Saad
Haydar Al-Saad is the founder and CEO of RevSetter, the Customer Success & Revenue platform that turns CS into the new revenue engine. With almost two decades of experience in building and leading customer-centric teams & organizations, I have a passion for helping companies and teams unlock the potential of every customer in order to improve retention, accelerate expansion, and fuel revenue growth.
What is The Success Revenue Podcast?
The Success Revenue Podcast is the only podcast in the Middle East that brings you leaders in Customer Success, Account Management, Sales and GTM to share ideas, perspectives, and valuable learnings on how to successfully drive revenue, delight customers and take it to the next level.