Imran Yousuf

Evaluator
DISC Type : DSC

Venture Scout (Deal Partner) at Boardy

United Arab Emirates

Overview

Imran Yousuf is a recruitment leader with over 20 years of HR experience, specializing in the Saudi corporate ecosystem. As General Manager at Antal International, he helps fast-growing Saudi companies build high-performing teams. People who have worked with him often describe him as exceptional, intelligent, and outstanding.

He is known by the distinctive moniker, "The Grey Haired Recruiter. "

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Saudi Startup Growth
Passionate about supporting the Saudi tech startup ecosystem, helping founders and CEOs build the talent foundations they need to scale successfully.
Building Talent Foundations
Focuses on assembling high-performing teams that drive innovation and accelerate business growth for fast-growing Saudi companies.
Executive Career Coaching
Acts as a career coach and advisor, guiding professionals in navigating interactions with C-suite executives and solving complex people issues.

Media Appearances

Imran has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Venture Scout (Deal Partner) at Boardy
2-2025
Founder & CEO - Executive Career Advisory - Middle East at Grey Haired Recruiter
4-2020
Managing Director at Antal International
3-2020
CEO / Leadership & Talent Advisor at RethinkHR Solutions
4-2020
Advisor at Elevatus

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA from Alliance Manchester Business School
1996 - 2001
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from Boğaziçi University

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Insights For Selling To Imran

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Imran is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Imran

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Imran move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Imran take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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