International retail executive search

Find the leader who changes what happens next.

Discreet, partner-led search for senior retail and consumer appointments across the UK and Europe, Asia and APAC, North America, and GCC/MENA.

2008 Established20+ Years’ retail search experience4 Core international regions1 Partner accountable end to end
Luxury & premiumFashion & athleisureFood retail & QSRE-commerce & omnichannelDepartment storesConsumer electronics

Retail specialists

Executive search with sector depth and commercial context.

We help boards, CEOs and senior teams appoint leaders for growth, transformation, market entry and succession.

Why clients choose Global

01 · Retained

Business-critical leadership

Retained and confidential search for heads of function, directors, C-suite leaders and managing directors.

Executive search

02 · Intelligence

Leadership mapping and succession

Evidence-led market mapping to clarify leadership depth, competitor structures and future succession options.

How we work

03 · Markets

GCC leadership growth

Market-aware executive search for local, regional and internationally mobile retail leadership across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.

GCC executive search

International coverage

Global reach.
Regional judgement.

Different markets demand different leadership. We assess mobility, local context and operating complexity—not simply transferable job titles.

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Saudi Arabia

Market entry, growth and transformation.

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Wider Middle East

UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.

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Europe

Regional and international retail leadership.

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Asia

Selected high-growth and established markets.

Current searches

Selected leadership opportunities.

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Not all current opportunities are shown here. Many senior assignments are confidential and cannot be publicly advertised. Register for discreet consideration.

Functions we cover

One retail network. Every leadership function.

Experience across the functions that determine retail growth, execution and customer relevance.

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C-suite, MD & General Management

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Retail & Store Operations

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Buying & Merchandising

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Digital & E-commerce

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Commercial & Business Development

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Supply Chain & Logistics

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Finance, Marketing & Brand

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HR & People

“It is an absolute pleasure doing business with Neil. He has a great network, is very responsive, flexible and ‘gets’ client needs. Working with him feels like working with an immediate extension of the recruiting department.”

Jochen EckholdSVP Global HR, HUGO BOSS

What clients and candidates say

Direct involvement from brief to shortlist, offer and onboarding.

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Start with the commercial problem

What must your next leader deliver?

Share the context confidentially. We will respond with a practical view of the market and the right search approach.