IT leadership hiring: find the CIO, CTO or tech head your business needs
A senior technology hire shapes your roadmap, your team and your budget for years, and the best candidates are rarely applying for jobs. Future Focus Infotech runs confidential, targeted searches for technology leaders in the UAE and India: we approach people directly, assess them against what the role really needs, and present a short list you can trust.
Leadership roles we search for
- Technology executives: CIO, CTO, CDO, Chief Information Security Officer and Head of IT.
- Engineering and delivery leaders: VP or Director of Engineering, Head of Delivery, Engineering Managers and Principal Architects.
- Enterprise applications leaders: ERP programme directors, SAP and Dynamics 365 practice heads, Head of Enterprise Applications.
- Data and AI leaders: Head of Data, Chief Data Officer, Head of AI and analytics leads.
- GCC and offshore centre leaders: site leaders, centre heads and functional leads for new or growing centres in India.
Who this is for
CEOs, boards and HR heads in the UAE and India replacing or adding a senior technology leader.
Companies setting up a global capability centre or offshore team that need a trusted leader on the ground first.
Businesses about to start a major ERP, cloud or digital programme that need someone experienced to own it.
How a leadership search differs
- Confidential by default: we can search without naming your company until a candidate is seriously interested, which matters when you are replacing someone.
- Direct approach: most strong leaders are not job hunting, so we map the market and approach them personally rather than relying on adverts.
- Assessment beyond the CV: track record with budgets, teams and delivery, leadership style, and fit with your culture and stage of growth.
- Referencing and offer support: structured reference checks and help through negotiation, notice periods and joining.
How it works
Role brief
We agree the mandate: outcomes expected in the first year, team size, reporting line, package and must-haves.
Market map
We identify and approach relevant leaders, including people who are not actively looking.
Short list
You receive a small number of assessed candidates with clear notes on strengths and risks.
Close
Interviews, references, offer and onboarding support until the leader joins.
Why Future Focus Infotech
- Founded in 1997 in Chennai, India, with Focus America Inc. (since 2000) and Future Focus Infotech FZE in Dubai (since 2011).
- Every engagement is contracted, staffed and managed by Future Focus Infotech, so you deal with an established company, not a freelancer.
- You interview and approve the specialists before they start.
- One point of contact in Dubai (me) from the first call to delivery.
Frequently asked questions
What is IT executive search?
A targeted, usually confidential search for senior technology leaders. Instead of advertising, the recruiter maps the market, approaches suitable people directly and presents a small short list.
Can the search stay confidential?
Yes. We can approach candidates without naming your company until there is genuine interest, and we agree with you exactly what can be shared.
How is the fee structured?
It depends on the role and the scope of the search. Terms are agreed in writing before the search starts.
How long does a leadership search take?
Senior searches take longer than standard hiring because candidates have longer notice periods and more is at stake. I share a realistic timeline for your specific role after the brief.
Do you hire leaders for India as well as the UAE?
Yes. Future Focus Infotech is headquartered in Chennai and searches for leaders in India, including for global capability centres, as well as in the UAE.
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Services on this page are contracted and delivered by Future Focus Infotech. Sunil Kumar is Senior Manager – Business Growth at FFI.