ZK SEARCH · DUBAI, UAE
Boutique Executive Search
& Talent Advisory
A founder-led practice partnering with organisations to identify and secure high-impact talent — from leadership to mid-level and emerging professionals — with an unwavering focus on quality, alignment, and long-term success.
Based in Dubai · Serving clients globally
About ZK Search
Hiring should be thoughtful, strategic, and human.
ZK Search is a boutique, founder-led search practice built on a simple principle — meaningful hires begin with meaningful conversations.
Founded by Zubia Khan, an Associate CIPD and experienced Talent Partner, the practice draws on over a decade of experience across management consulting and agency recruitment. Zubia has led hiring for global organisations including Bain & Company, sourcing talent from leading institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, and INSEAD, and supporting workforce initiatives across diverse sectors.
Her expertise spans executive search, mid-level and graduate hiring, Emiratization, and HR advisory — with a strong focus on aligning talent strategy to business outcomes. Combining insight-led, data-informed hiring with a highly personalised, relationship-driven approach, ZK Search delivers not just candidates — but the right long-term fit.
ASSOC CIPD · FOUNDER, ZK SEARCH
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What I Can Help With
I support organisations across the full talent spectrum — from leadership to mid-level and emerging talent — through a tailored, insight-led approach.
Executive Search
Targeted, research-led approach to identifying and securing senior leaders and specialist talent critical to business performance.
Mid-Level Hiring
Supporting organisations in hiring experienced professionals across core functions — ensuring the right balance of capability, culture, and growth potential.
Graduate & Early Careers Hiring
Building structured pipelines of high-potential talent through strategic sourcing and long-term talent planning.
Emiratization
Partnering with organisations to attract, engage, and retain UAE National talent aligned with workforce strategies.
Career Coaching
Supporting professionals in refining their CV, positioning, and overall career strategy — including LinkedIn optimisation and personal brand development — to stand out in a competitive market.
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How I Work
A considered, relationship-led practice — designed to surface the right people, not the most people.
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04 — WHO I WORK WITH
A practice for both sides of the table
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Clients
Partnering with organisations seeking thoughtful, strategic hiring support aligned to business goals.
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Candidates
Supporting professionals in navigating their career journey with clarity, confidence, and market insight.
05 — GET IN TOUCH
Let's Connect
Whether you’re hiring or exploring your next move, I’d be delighted to connect.
DUBAI, UAE