About Nicky

Nicky is a seasoned Executive Search Consultant and Recruiter boasting an impressive 25-year track record in recruitment, spanning across the UK and MENA regions. Her expertise encompasses diverse sectors, currently with a particular forte in luxury Hospitality, Design and Finance.
Nicky's journey began in the UK, honing her skills in M&E Building Services whilst partnering with renowned Contractors and Design Consultancies on high profile multi-million-pound projects.
Back to Cape Town, Nicky was one of the Advtech Groups top billing and award-winning consultants who made significant contributions to appointing high-calibre Chartered Accountants and Finance specialists into top-tier Hospitality, FMCG, Manufacturing, Financial Institutions, and Asset Managers in South Africa.

Renowned for her proficiency in Senior Management and Executive level C-Suite appointments, Nicky has collaborated with prominent multinational corporations, PIF's, and SME's, notably in Hospitality and Real Estate Design and Development. She is passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for both client and candidate, by understanding their needs, expectations and goals, and by consulting and sharing market insights and cost-saving strategies.
Nicky’s main responsibilities centre around account resourcing leadership across MRG’s key accounts and supply chain partners globally as well as business development into KSA and UAE.
With an unwavering dedication to excellence, Nicky brings her knowledge of international hiring, relocations and professional services recruitment to the fore.

Track record

  • Executive Director Financial Controls (PIF Client) – Riyadh
  • Executive Director Marketing Complexex (PIF Client) – Riyadh
  • Senior Business Developent Director (Hotel Operator) – Dubai
  • General Manager – (PIF Client) – Tabuk Province
  • Director of Sustainability (PIF Client) – Gulf of Aqaba
  • Director of Strategy (PIF Client) – Gulf of Aqaba
  • Project Director (Consultant) – Dubai

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