James Raley is a Principal in Heidrick & Struggles' Dubai office and a member of the global Financial Services Practice, focusing
on the Real Estate industry across the
Middle East. Based in Dubai, he delivers executive search and leadership consulting
services.
With more than 20 years of talent management experience, including 14 years with leading consulting firms in the Middle East, James has helped organizations to select, iderstity and
nurture their top talent.
Prior to joining Heidrick & Struggles, James was the regional General Manager of a leadership advisory firm.
James specializes in the robust assessment and placement of Board Members. CEOs and
CHROs. He has led sizable client relationships extending to 60 countries across the EMEA region. His executive assessment projects have helped organizations to select best-fit
talent and supported the development of thousands of local and expatriate leaders across
the GCC.
Taking on significant management responsibility from a young age. James has been recognized for his ability to mobilize large scale programs. He has a special interest in people analytics, using data to provide deep insight into people and organizational
behavior.
James earned a bachelor's degree in international business studies and Spanish, with honors, from the University of Northumbria in the United Kingdom.
