Rawan El Mousharafieh

Rawan El Mousharafieh is a Senior Research Associate with InterSearch Middle East, based in Riyadh. She brings extensive experience in executive search and leadership advisory, supported by a strong foundation in international public policy.

Before joining InterSearch, Rawan spent over four years in Paris as an Executive Search Consultant with Beyond Associés, a boutique talent advisory firm. During this time, she partnered with clients across diverse sectors—including automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and luxury—to identify and recruit C-suite executives and board members for critical leadership roles.

Rawan holds a master’s degree in public policy from Sciences Po Paris and a bachelor’s degree in political science and international affairs from the Lebanese American University in Beirut. With a multicultural background shaped between Beirut and Paris, she combines analytical rigor with a deep understanding of people and organizational dynamics. Her approach is characterized by curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to helping leaders and organizations achieve long-term success.

Earlier in her career, she worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Beirut, contributing to rehabilitation programs within the penitentiary system, and volunteered for over three years as an Emergency Medical Technician with the Lebanese Red Cross.

Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Rawan brings a global perspective and a strong sense of purpose to every search engagement.