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Start-up, Scale-up, Venture Capital & Innovation

Start-up, Scale-up, Venture Capital & Innovation

We believe that short-term solutions results in long-term problems. That organisations need to consider and value their human capital with the same strategical mindset they apply to their financial capital. We believe a proactive and long-term approach put companies in a position to act, instead of react, on the talent market. By this approach we give you the best start-up and scale-up executives all over the globe.

With our extensive experience of advising early stage investors and startups in executive search and board search as well as organizational advisory regarding growth and innovation, this practice group brings a deep knowledge of partner solutions with VC-firms as well as family offices to the InterSearch table.

Being a central part of the network economy, we are also able to match entrepreneurs with investors. InterSearch’s global reach gives us a unique position in helping scale-ups to execute global business plans when it comes to global competence sourcing.

The practice group also offers intrapreneurs to established companies in need of disruption or re-definition. Intrapreneurs have the ability to identify possibilities and the courage to execute initiatives outside of the the company’s primary agenda – but that are vital to their survival. An intrapreneur stands out through an extraordinary ability to organise and create resources, in order to achieve extraordinary results.

Successfully executed assignments:

  • CEO series A financed deep tech scale-up within robotics

  • CEO listed innovation scale-up within lightning technology

  • CMO scale-up foodtech

  • CFO scale-up foodtech

  • CEO series A financed eyetracking medtech scale-up

  • CEO-pool VC fund matching potential entrepreneurial executives with potential investments

  • CEO listed probiotic company, our candidate has managed the company from a market cap of 10 MEUR to 500 MEUR in 5 years

We thrive off co-operation. When we work closely with our customers and are allowed to challenge old notions of skills, capabilities and what it takes to not only achieve, but exceed goals. Together we create the result you want to see.

  • Samantha Robinson
    Samantha Robinson
    Managing Director - Middle East
s.robinson@intersearchme.com

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Industrial (no Automotive)

  • Industrial

    The complex & rapid transformations of the industrial practice, such as globalization, rapidly emerging markets, fast changing market regulations and technologies and above all digitization require leaders of a new kind.

  • Industrial

    The complex & rapid transformations of the industrial practice, such as globalization, rapidly emerging markets, fast changing market regulations and technologies and above all digitization require leaders of a new kind.

  • Industrial

    The complex & rapid transformations of the industrial practice, such as globalization, rapidly emerging markets, fast changing market regulations and technologies and above all digitization require leaders of a new kind.
Today’s industrial manager needs to be innovative, have a global mind-set, and needs to be able to focus on strategic, operative and financial aspects of the business at the same time.
Spanning all major industrial segments, company size as well as functional responsibilities (top managers, C-suite and functional level), highly specialized consultants in over 50 countries identify the most suitable candidates for our client companies and carefully monitor the best talents able to fulfil strategic roles in a globalized challenging scenario with regard to manufacturing industries and processes such as:
  • Aviation, Defense, Aircraft industry, Airline industry
  • Building and Construction materials
  • Chemical industry
  • Construction machinery and Construction supplies (heavy equipment, electric tools, construction chemicals, paints and coatings, elevators, building automation, heating and ventilation, etc.)
  • Electronics & Electrical engineering
  • Industrial services, including Logistics
  • Mechanical engineering (machine tools and manufacturing systems, plastics and rubber machinery, packaging machinery, etc.)

  • Harris Karaolides
    Harris Karaolides
    Managing Partner
h.karaolides@intersearchme.com

  • Nicholas Harvey
    Nicholas Harvey
    Managing Partner
n.harvey@intersearchme.com

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Further Global & Local News
HR digital transformation in the logistics sector
HR digital transformation in the logistics sector
January 25, 2022

Smart glasses, machine learning, artificial intelligence – that is what the future of logistics looks like. But as…

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Board Practice

  • Board Practice

    InterSearch Global Board Survey 2020: 55% of respondents have pointed to Climate change as the most important megatrend, followed by Exponential technologies with 51%

  • Board Practice

    InterSearch Global Board Survey 2020: 55% of respondents have pointed to Climate change as the most important megatrend, followed by Exponential technologies with 51%

  • Board Practice

    InterSearch Global Board Survey 2020: 55% of respondents have pointed to Climate change as the most important megatrend, followed by Exponential technologies with 51%
In today’s global business environment, companies are seeking growth opportunities in emerging markets, corporate governance issues have resulted in more regulations, shareholder activism is on the rise, and enterprise risk management has never been more important. Amid these challenges and risks, there is an increased focus on the responsibilities – and liability – of Board Directors.
Based on the range of skills and experiences required, identifying the right mix of Directors for your company, or assessing the effectiveness of your current board, can seem like a complex and overwhelming challenge.
Building upon the strength of our global network of search partners, our expertise with cross-border searches, and our access to a global talent bank of influential executives, the InterSearch Board Practice provides clients with such top-level services as:
  • Board search (Non-Executive Director and Chairman search)
  • Board effectiveness advisory
  • Board evaluations
  • Corporate governance advisory services (1 tier, 2 tier, NGOs, etc.)
We serve as trusted partners to clients both public and private of all sizes across a wide range of industries.

  • Samantha Robinson
    Samantha Robinson
    Managing Director - Middle East
s.robinson@intersearchme.com

  • Nicholas Harvey
    Nicholas Harvey
    Managing Partner
n.harvey@intersearchme.com

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The most common Board recruiting mistakes
The most common Board recruiting mistakes
December 13, 2021

by Marina Tarnopolskaya, Managing Partner, Kontakt InterSearch Russia When Russian companies declare that they hav…

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Infrastructure, Construction & Environment Expertise

  • Infrastructure, Construction & Environment Expertise

    Global infrastructure leaders believe that constant innovation represents their only chance of meeting user expectations and business demands within budgetary constraints. This vision of the future demands smarter, more sustainable, resilient and innovative infrastructure solutions & the need for a new generation of talent.

  • Infrastructure, Construction & Environment Expertise

    Global infrastructure leaders believe that constant innovation represents their only chance of meeting user expectations and business demands within budgetary constraints. This vision of the future demands smarter, more sustainable, resilient and innovative infrastructure solutions & the need for a new generation of talent.

  • Infrastructure, Construction & Environment Expertise

    Global infrastructure leaders believe that constant innovation represents their only chance of meeting user expectations and business demands within budgetary constraints. This vision of the future demands smarter, more sustainable, resilient and innovative infrastructure solutions & the need for a new generation of talent.

  • Infrastructure, Construction & Environment Expertise

    Global infrastructure leaders believe that constant innovation represents their only chance of meeting user expectations and business demands within budgetary constraints. This vision of the future demands smarter, more sustainable, resilient and innovative infrastructure solutions & the need for a new generation of talent.

  • Infrastructure, Construction & Environment Expertise

    Global infrastructure leaders believe that constant innovation represents their only chance of meeting user expectations and business demands within budgetary constraints. This vision of the future demands smarter, more sustainable, resilient and innovative infrastructure solutions & the need for a new generation of talent.
The Infrastructure and Construction Practice Group carries out assignments in the industries that underpin national economies and support every community’s quality of life. Once seen as stable and low growth, the entry of sovereign wealth and pension funds into infrastructure investment, coupled with increasing levels of cross border ownership and the privatisation of formerly Government owned utilities, has created a demand for more sophisticated and financially literate senior management teams and Boards.
The Practice Group aims to share knowledge and experience across markets and to assist in the development of a strong cross-border business development and referral system.
Coverage:
  • Contractors & Construction
  • Materials & Equipment
  • Architecture, Design & Engineering
  • EPCM (Engineer, Procure, Construct, Manage)
  • Project Management
  • Engineering Consulting
  • Facilities Management
  • Infrastructure Investment & Public Private Partnerships
  • Electricity (Generation, Transmission, Retail and emerging technologies)
  • Gas (Production, Transmission and Retail)
  • Water (Bulk and Retail)
  • Shipping & Shipping Services
  • Telecommunications Networks
  • Airports, Roads, Rail and Ports
  • Social Infrastructure (Hospitals, Education, Prisons)
  • Environmental Services and Waste Management

  • Harris Karaolides
    Harris Karaolides
    Managing Partner
h.karaolides@intersearchme.com 

  • Nicholas Harvey
    Nicholas Harvey
    Managing Partner
n.harvey@intersearchme.com

Latest Insights

Further Global & Local News
Kontakt InterSearch Russia wins the PROESTATE & TOBY AWARDS 2021
Kontakt InterSearch Russia wins the PROESTATE & TOBY AWARDS 2021
January 11, 2022

Kontakt InterSearch Russia won the PROESTATE & TOBY AWARDS competition in the category “Best recruiting compan…

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Constructions Infrastructures Environment Expertise, InterSearch

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Energy, Oil / Gas & Renewable Energy Expertise

  • Energy, Oil / Gas & Renewable Energy Expertise

    Energy is the main driver of the global economy and has traditionally attracted top talent.

  • Energy, Oil / Gas & Renewable Energy Expertise

    Energy is the main driver of the global economy and has traditionally attracted top talent.

  • Energy, Oil / Gas & Renewable Energy Expertise

    Energy is the main driver of the global economy and has traditionally attracted top talent.

  • Energy, Oil / Gas & Renewable Energy Expertise

    Energy is the main driver of the global economy and has traditionally attracted top talent.
During a tumultuous period there is always a need for good talent that can make a difference during challenging times. The outlook is looking generally stable and InterSearch practice group is well positioned with depth of Energy expertise across Europe, USA, Middle East, Africa & Asia.
The global consulting team focuses on continuously sharing industry knowledge, best practices and candidates in both traditional and renewable energy sectors, and represents a reliable and highly skilled competence centre in one of the most rapidly reorganizing and developing economies worldwide.

The team works collaboratively to identify the best-skilled executives and specialists for all managerial and technical positions in the following sectors:

  • Oil
  • Gas
  • Power
  • Nuclear power
  • Mining & Minerals
  • Renewable energy
  • Natural resources
  • Energy trading
  • Energy infrastructures, distribution and services

  • Harris Karaolides
    Harris Karaolides
    Managing Partner
h.karaolides@intersearchme.com 

Latest Insights

Further Global & Local News
Electric Vehicle Charging: Getting Talent Into A New Industry
Electric Vehicle Charging: Getting Talent Into A New Industry
February 1, 2021

By Indraneel Dass, Energy & Renewables Practice Group Lead Asia, InterSearch Worldwide EVs have become the mos…

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Energy, InterSearch, Renewable Energy Experties

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Samantha Robinson
Managing Director - Middle East

Sam is the Managing Director – Middle East & youngest female Board Member of InterSearch Worldwide. She also leads the Global Practice for Banking & Financial Services & is very passionate member of Diversity & Inclusion Practice Group worldwide, especially with regards to a strong commitment to Women and GCC Nationalisation into executive leadership across the Middle East region.

Born in Kuwait, educated in Australia, she is a seasoned expat that has lived and worked in Australia, London, Canada and last 15 years in the Middle East.  She has over 20 years of diversified global executive search and large multi-national corporate recruitment experience across both developed and emerging markets of Middle East, Europe, Africa, APAC & Americas.

Previously in London UK, she worked within the Global HR teams of Merrill Lynch Investment Bank and BP International. In the Middle East, she also worked with Standard Chartered Bank as the Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist, Middle East, Pakistan & Africa (MEPA); focused on the global diversity & inclusion agenda to attract Arab, African & female talent across the region.

InterSearch Middle East growth strategy over the last 5 years has been to expand across the GCC with four dedicated offices and teams in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman & Riyadh.  It is very important to stay connected to clients and candidates across the region but also become part of the community in each geography.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Psychology, from the University of Melbourne in Australia.

Harris Karaolides
Managing Partner

Harris is the General Manager InterSearch Middle East. He currently also serves as Global Leader for InterSearch Worldwide’s Energy & Renewables Practice Group.

 

He began his career in 1989 and has held marketing, sales and operations roles with reputable companies in New York City and Athens, Greece. He has 22 years of experience as an executive search consultant, joining InterSearch Greece in 1998 and eventually becoming the General Manager of InterSearch’s Athens office. Before joining InterSearch Middle East he successfully completed hundreds of executive search assignments in Greece and Central-Eastern Europe. While leading the Athens office, Harris was also the Global Media Relations Manager for InterSearch Worldwide playing a significant role in increasing visibility and awareness for the Global organization. Harris currently serves clients in the Middle East, Africa and East Mediterranean in sectors such as Consumer Goods, Industrial and Energy..

Harris holds a Master’s Degree from Syracuse University’s prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in New York and B.Sc. in Business Administration from Deree, The American College of Greece. He has received InterSearch Worldwide’s annual Excellence Award.

Nicholas Harvey
Managing Partner

Nicholas is currently a Partner and Regional Director with InterSearch Middle East.  Covering the Middle East and Africa region for InterSearch, Nicholas’s focus is on attracting C-suite and Board Level leaders primarily within; Transport (Aviation, Shipping & Rail), Infrastructure, Family Groups and Supranational organisations.

Nicholas prides himself on his ability to understand and collate his clients’ needs, their culture and business strategy coupled with an aptitude to attract and deliver the right Executives that will have the desired long-lasting impact.  He has been able to build long-lasting relationships through his open and honest informed approach, never over-promising on what can be delivered.

Nicholas began his career in 1996 and henceforth has accumulated over 20 years within Executive Search and Recruitment.  He has covered the full gamut of Recruitment services; working on the client side as a Director of Talent, in a UK contingent firm, ran his own RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) company from India and spent 7 years as a Director in a tier one Executive Search firm in the Middle East before joining the InterSearch family in 2015.

His career has spanned four continents and includes employment in Sydney, Tokyo, San Francisco, London, Pune (India) and most recently, in Dubai.   For the past 14 years Nicholas has lived and worked in the UAE with his wife and three children.
Nicholas holds a bachelor’s in economics from Newcastle University, UK

Samantha Robinson
Managing Director - Middle East

Sam is the Managing Director – Middle East & youngest female Board Member of InterSearch Worldwide. She also leads the Global Practice for Banking & Financial Services & is very passionate member of Diversity & Inclusion Practice Group worldwide, especially with regards to a strong commitment to Women and GCC Nationalisation into executive leadership across the Middle East region.

Born in Kuwait, educated in Australia, she is a seasoned expat that has lived and worked in Australia, London, Canada and last 15 years in the Middle East.  She has over 20 years of diversified global executive search and large multi-national corporate recruitment experience across both developed and emerging markets of Middle East, Europe, Africa, APAC & Americas.

Previously in London UK, she worked within the Global HR teams of Merrill Lynch Investment Bank and BP International. In the Middle East, she also worked with Standard Chartered Bank as the Regional Talent Acquisition Specialist, Middle East, Pakistan & Africa (MEPA); focused on the global diversity & inclusion agenda to attract Arab, African & female talent across the region.

InterSearch Middle East growth strategy over the last 5 years has been to expand across the GCC with four dedicated offices and teams in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman & Riyadh.  It is very important to stay connected to clients and candidates across the region but also become part of the community in each geography.

Sam holds a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Psychology, from the University of Melbourne in Australia.

Nicholas Harvey
Managing Partner

Nicholas is currently a Partner and Regional Director with InterSearch Middle East.  Covering the Middle East and Africa region for InterSearch, Nicholas’s focus is on attracting C-suite and Board Level leaders primarily within; Transport (Aviation, Shipping & Rail), Infrastructure, Family Groups and Supranational organisations.

Nicholas prides himself on his ability to understand and collate his clients’ needs, their culture and business strategy coupled with an aptitude to attract and deliver the right Executives that will have the desired long-lasting impact.  He has been able to build long-lasting relationships through his open and honest informed approach, never over-promising on what can be delivered.

Nicholas began his career in 1996 and henceforth has accumulated over 20 years within Executive Search and Recruitment.  He has covered the full gamut of Recruitment services; working on the client side as a Director of Talent, in a UK contingent firm, ran his own RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) company from India and spent 7 years as a Director in a tier one Executive Search firm in the Middle East before joining the InterSearch family in 2015.

His career has spanned four continents and includes employment in Sydney, Tokyo, San Francisco, London, Pune (India) and most recently, in Dubai.   For the past 14 years Nicholas has lived and worked in the UAE with his wife and three children.
Nicholas holds a bachelor’s in economics from Newcastle University, UK

Harris Karaolides
Managing Partner

Harris is the General Manager InterSearch Middle East. He currently also serves as Global Leader for InterSearch Worldwide’s Energy & Renewables Practice Group.

 

He began his career in 1989 and has held marketing, sales and operations roles with reputable companies in New York City and Athens, Greece. He has 22 years of experience as an executive search consultant, joining InterSearch Greece in 1998 and eventually becoming the General Manager of InterSearch’s Athens office. Before joining InterSearch Middle East he successfully completed hundreds of executive search assignments in Greece and Central-Eastern Europe. While leading the Athens office, Harris was also the Global Media Relations Manager for InterSearch Worldwide playing a significant role in increasing visibility and awareness for the Global organization. Harris currently serves clients in the Middle East, Africa and East Mediterranean in sectors such as Consumer Goods, Industrial and Energy..

Harris holds a Master’s Degree from Syracuse University’s prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in New York and B.Sc. in Business Administration from Deree, The American College of Greece. He has received InterSearch Worldwide’s annual Excellence Award.

Nicholas Harvey
Managing Partner

Nicholas is currently a Partner and Regional Director with InterSearch Middle East.  Covering the Middle East and Africa region for InterSearch, Nicholas’s focus is on attracting C-suite and Board Level leaders primarily within; Transport (Aviation, Shipping & Rail), Infrastructure, Family Groups and Supranational organisations.

Nicholas prides himself on his ability to understand and collate his clients’ needs, their culture and business strategy coupled with an aptitude to attract and deliver the right Executives that will have the desired long-lasting impact.  He has been able to build long-lasting relationships through his open and honest informed approach, never over-promising on what can be delivered.

Nicholas began his career in 1996 and henceforth has accumulated over 20 years within Executive Search and Recruitment.  He has covered the full gamut of Recruitment services; working on the client side as a Director of Talent, in a UK contingent firm, ran his own RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) company from India and spent 7 years as a Director in a tier one Executive Search firm in the Middle East before joining the InterSearch family in 2015.

His career has spanned four continents and includes employment in Sydney, Tokyo, San Francisco, London, Pune (India) and most recently, in Dubai.   For the past 14 years Nicholas has lived and worked in the UAE with his wife and three children.
Nicholas holds a bachelor’s in economics from Newcastle University, UK

Harris Karaolides
Managing Partner

Harris is the General Manager InterSearch Middle East. He currently also serves as Global Leader for InterSearch Worldwide’s Energy & Renewables Practice Group.

 

He began his career in 1989 and has held marketing, sales and operations roles with reputable companies in New York City and Athens, Greece. He has 22 years of experience as an executive search consultant, joining InterSearch Greece in 1998 and eventually becoming the General Manager of InterSearch’s Athens office. Before joining InterSearch Middle East he successfully completed hundreds of executive search assignments in Greece and Central-Eastern Europe. While leading the Athens office, Harris was also the Global Media Relations Manager for InterSearch Worldwide playing a significant role in increasing visibility and awareness for the Global organization. Harris currently serves clients in the Middle East, Africa and East Mediterranean in sectors such as Consumer Goods, Industrial and Energy..

Harris holds a Master’s Degree from Syracuse University’s prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in New York and B.Sc. in Business Administration from Deree, The American College of Greece. He has received InterSearch Worldwide’s annual Excellence Award.

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