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Career and board positioning in Dubai

Positioning, relationships and a clear story for your next role or a board seat.

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What is career and board?

Senior roles and board seats rarely go to the person who applies first. They go to the person the right people already trust.

We help you shape your story, make it visible and build the relationships that matter, with guidance through the process.

Who is it for?

  • Executives preparing for their next senior role
  • Leaders seeking a first or additional board seat
  • Professionals relocating to the UAE who need to be known locally

How does Sumea Social work?

Your story. What sets you apart, in words a chair or search firm would use.

Visibility. LinkedIn, media and speaking that show your thinking to the right people.

Relationships. The people who influence appointments, and how to meet them.

Guidance. Support through conversations and applications.

What changes for you?

  • A clear, credible story for your next role
  • Visibility with the people who make appointments
  • Stronger relationships in your sector

What clients say

"After only 5 weeks LinkedIn reached out and invited me onto a video campaign. On my way to becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice."

Sahar Alhunaidi, Leadership Advisory

Frequently asked questions

How do you support executives seeking board roles in the UAE?

We help leaders shape their story, make their thinking visible and build relationships with people involved in appointments. This supports a search for a board role; it does not guarantee an appointment.

Do you place people in roles?

We work on positioning, visibility and relationships. Sumea Social is not a recruitment or executive search firm.

Can you help if I am new to the UAE?

Yes. Building a local reputation is often the first step.

Will my employer or network see that I am looking?

We agree what to share and when, and you approve content before publication. Public activity can still be seen or interpreted by your employer and network, so approval does not guarantee confidentiality.

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