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Danny Leinders

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Head of Executive Search Middle East & North Africa and Regional Industrial Market Leader at Korn Ferry
📍 United Arab Emirates

Danny Leinders is Korn Ferrys Head of Executive Search for the Middle East & North Africa, specializing in the industrial sector. With an MBA from the University of Leicester, she focuses on talent management for boards and senior executives in energy, chemicals, and infrastructure, and is described as highly professional.

Danny serves as a Global Account Leader for some of the largest corporate entities in the Middle East.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Executive Search Middle East & North Africa and Regional Industrial Market Leader
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Arab Emirates
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Authentic Leadership
She shared that leaders admitting they "don't know" builds authenticity and trust, rather than eroding confidence in their leadership.
Executive Talent MENA
Her role is centered on recruiting and assessing senior leaders, including NEDs and CEOs, for major organizations across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Head of Executive Search Middle East & North Africa and Regional Industrial Market Leader
Korn Ferry
9-2007
Senior Client Partner
Korn Ferry
5-2002 - 7-2007
Head of Executive Search
KPMG
1999 - 2002
Consultant
NICHOLSON INTERNATIONAL (TURKEY) LIMITED
In the press

Media appearances

AB Forum 2018 – Danny Leinders, Korn Ferry Middle East (Video). Featured in Facebook (Arabian Business)
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Younger Saudi CEOs on the rise: Korn Ferry highlights leadership shift. Featured in Economy Middle East
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Education
2024
ICC - 15
INSEAD
2002 - 2004
MBA
University of Leicester
1994 - 1998
Bachelor's degree
Hotelschool The Hague
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