We support all candidates who want to engage with employers across energy, infrastructure, and tech, including projects under Vision 2030 and Gulf sovereign initiatives (Tier 1 and other).
Consultant: Marina Sushentseva ★★★★★
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Discover the opportunities, challenges, and strategies for a successful career transition to the Middle East. We provide the roadmap you need.
Watch full videoThe Middle East isn't just another international region — it's a uniquely complex space shaped by tradition, ambition, and rapid transformation. Success here demands more than conventional tactics.
Beneath the surface lies a sophisticated ecosystem with its own unspoken rules, gatekeepers, and power dynamics. We help you decode this environment with strategic clarity and cultural sensitivity.
In the Middle East, access is driven by personal connection. Referrals and warm introductions hold more weight than formal applications, and trust is earned through time, reputation, and presence.
Get a clear understanding of exactly what you can target and achieve in the Middle East market. Instant Booking.
Get clarity on what is possible for you in the Middle East.
Comprehensive guidance for your Middle East transition
Begin with a 90-minute session to map your strengths, clarify ambitions, and identify real-fit Middle East roles. You leave with a tailored strategy, not guesswork.
After the initial session, we deliver a concise, high-impact summary that reframes your value for the Middle East market. This becomes your compass for everything that follows.
In a focused workshop, we teach you how to apply smart, track KPIs, follow up with recruiters, and build momentum through structured outreach.
We reboot your CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn as a cohesive positioning system aligned with how influence and fit are assessed in the Middle East.
Run mock interviews with feedback, get deal templates and salary benchmarks, and prep live for negotiation moments, with precision.
Use five 30-minute sprint calls to troubleshoot and adapt. Get fast tactical support via chat when decisions or challenges come up.
Receive a Relocation Playbook and Cultural Brief with insights on workplace norms, team dynamics, and executive etiquette tailored to your destination.
Through bi-weekly sessions and on-call advisory in your first 90 days, we help you navigate internal dynamics and build credibility quickly.
Head of Middle East
Marina is an exceptional career coach with a track record of helping professionals land high-impact roles across the Middle East. With hands-on experience in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar, including supporting corporate growth ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, she knows how to unlock opportunities in complex, fast-moving markets.
Previously a Partner at VM Group, she worked on Vision 2030 initiatives and helped international tech firms successfully launch across the Gulf. At JetConnect Global, she built go-to-market frameworks tailored to local policy, culture, and business dynamics.
Today, Marina blends her regional expertise with deep coaching insight, guiding clients through strategic career moves, relocations, and personal positioning to stand out and succeed in the Gulf.
Start with a rapid 30 min profile assessment:
Rapid Call (30 min) (£99)Sustainability Manager (Riyadh)
"As a woman, I had doubts about relocating to Saudi Arabia and I wasn't sure what to expect, mainly I was worried mainly if I would feel isolated and if would there be support from others for the first 12 months. Working with Marina helped me figure out a clear next step in my career in Saudi, but just as important, she helped me build a strong female network. Was such a relief to start connecting with similar people!"
Technical Director (D.S.A)
"Worked with Marina while applying for a Technical Director role in Saudi. The process felt very fluid. Marina is really good at small details, and I really felt I could trust her throughout the process. The mock interviews were particularly useful as I didn't have any cultural understanding of the Middle East mentality. Got the offer. Would recommend."
Digital PM
"I was so fed up with hitting 'apply' and getting ghosted that I actually stopped bothering to open the emails as they were all negative. I though maybe I needed to redo my CV again. But Marina told me straight up, "you don't have a CV problem, you have a visibility problem." She helped me figure out who I should be talking to and how, and for the first time, people actually replied. One of those conversations turned into a referral, and then a job offer in Riyadh. She has such a great natural feeling for understanding what to do. Thanks!"
Business Development
"Applying for jobs in Qatar was very frustrating until I spoke to Marina. She was refreshingly honest, told me most of the hiring in the Middle East happens behind the scenes, and helped me build a strategy that didn't rely on job boards. It was a bit awkward at first, messaging people I didn't know, but she guided me through it. A few weeks later, I had a call with a managing partner, and now I've signed an offer and I'm moving to Doha! So happy!"
No, we work with candidates at various stages, from those exploring opportunities to those with offers needing negotiation support.
No, all our coaching and strategy sessions are conducted online, so you can work with us from anywhere in the world.
We focus on strategy and positioning. We teach you how to approach companies and leverage your network effectively.
We recommend starting with a consultation call to discuss your specific situation and goals.
Absolutely. We help experienced professionals pivot to new industries or roles within the region.
