MIDDLE EAST
For over 20 years, we have partnered with investors across the Middle East on their hiring needs. Our dedicated Middle East team recruits across the region, working with sovereign wealth funds, GPs, pension funds, family offices and institutional investors. Combining deep regional experience with PER’s global network, we connect our clients with investment talent from within the GCC and around the world.
Our global reach
Many of the professionals we place in the Middle East are sourced internationally. Through PER’s networks across Europe, the Americas and Asia, we give our clients access to a broad global talent pool, while drawing on extensive experience supporting candidates through international moves.
Alongside this global reach, we have established networks across the GCC, including strong access to local and national talent. This combination allows us to approach each search with the market, mandate and long-term needs of the client in mind.
Middle East Team
Oliver and his team seek out investors from around the world to take on demanding leadership roles across the region. Oliver’s extensive knowledge of the region enables him to promote roles with insight and accuracy and test out motivation and commitment to relocation.
Key Contact
Oliver Gilkes
Partner, Head of Middle East
Perys specialises in placements spanning the Middle East and Europe, handling assignments across all seniorities, from analysts to partners. His expertise encompasses private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, serving clientele including sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and leading general partners.
Perys Pullen
Vice President, Middle East
Aisha joined PER in 2025 and is part of the Middle East team, handling placements across all seniorities, from analysts to partners across private equity, private credit and real estate, serving clientele including sovereign wealth funds and family offices.
Aisha Assem
Associate, Middle East
Olivia joined PER in 2025 and works on mandates across the Middle East, partnering with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices and GPs at all levels of seniority.
Olivia McKee
Associate, Middle East
Sam is part of PER’s Middle East team, where he works on mandates spanning private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure.
Samuel Smith
Analyst, Middle East
Anvir joined PER after graduating from the University of Warwick studying Politics and Sociology.
Anvir Singh
Team Coordinator
Julie Aldred joined us at PER in 2006, she manages the demanding logistics and administration of mainly Middle East and Infrastructure roles.
Julie Aldred
Team Coordinator
OUR EXPERTISE
Middle East search
Our searches span both GCC nationals and international hires, giving clients access to a truly global talent pool.
From Analyst through to senior leadership, we recruit investment professionals across private and public markets.
Our experience spans direct investing, fund investing and broader portfolio and investment functions, giving us a clear understanding of the different skills our clients need across their organisations.
Our expertise includes:
- Private Equity
- Private Credit
- Venture Capital & Growth Equity
- Infrastructure & Real Estate
- Public Markets
- Portfolio Management & Asset Allocation
- Investment Strategy, Risk & Quantitative Analytics
- Portfolio Operations & Value Creation
- AI, Data & Corporate Functions
Our partnership approach
We build long-term relationships with our clients, developing a detailed understanding of their investment strategy, culture and hiring needs. This allows us to support both planned hiring and unexpected requirements, while continuously building our knowledge of relevant talent in the market.
Our work extends beyond individual searches. We provide market insight, make proactive introductions and build talent pipelines that help our clients plan for future hiring needs across the GCC.
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