Rony Nassar

Rony specializes in senior and board-level appointments, with more than 15 years’ experience in executive search across the MENA region. As Managing Partner – Saudi Arabia at InterSearch Middle East, he leads the firm’s activity in the Kingdom, advising clients on critical leadership appointments and long-term talent strategies.

Rony joined InterSearch Middle East as a Client Partner, where he played a key role in expanding the firm’s regional footprint and delivering complex senior mandates. He was subsequently appointed Managing Partner, reflecting his track record, client trust, and depth of market knowledge.

Prior to InterSearch, he served as Principal and Industrial Practice Lead at a global executive search firm covering the MENA region. Before that, he spent over a decade with a prominent regional executive search firm based in Riyadh and Beirut, where he progressed to the role of Partner. Earlier in his career, he worked with a consultancy firm, supporting businesses in integrating ESG strategies.

Throughout his career, Rony has worked closely with family principals, boards, and executive leadership teams, developing a strong understanding of local business culture, governance models, and decision-making dynamics. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the American University of Beirut and is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute.