Foreground

Foreground is a people and organizational advisory consultancy that works with chief executives, boards, and investors to design organizations, secure leadership, and build capability. The firm is founder-led and emphasises senior accountability, with advice grounded in market research and tailored to individual clients rather than drawn from off-the-shelf frameworks.

Its services fall into four areas. HR consulting and people advisory covers organization design and restructuring, workforce planning, performance management, rewards and compensation, culture and engagement, and HR effectiveness. Talent acquisition and executive search handles executive search, C-suite appointments, and embedded recruitment at scale. Learning and development focuses on leadership development and capability building that serves strategy. The firm also publishes salary guides and market reports - research-based resources used by organizations across the Gulf for decision-making.

Foreground operates from four offices: a Dubai headquarters, with further locations in Riyadh, London and Madrid. Its work spans the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the wider Gulf region, MENA and Europe.