We specialize in identifying exceptional, often-overlooked talent and connecting them with organizations that need their expertise.
We understand PEOPLE. People build TEAMS. Teams build great BUSINESSES.
Hidden Gems Finder is a Dubai-based boutique executive search firm specializing in leadership hiring, executive search, and HR consulting. We partner with businesses to build high-performing teams through targeted market mapping, deep candidate engagement, and a consultative search approach — particularly reaching passive candidates who are often overlooked by traditional recruitment approaches. Founded by Arti Bhargava, a recruitment and talent advisory professional with over 20 years of executive search and talent strategy experience across the GCC, Hidden Gems Finder was created on a simple belief: The best talent isn’t always actively looking — but it’s always worth discovering.
These values give us the foundations we need
✦ Founder-Led Engagement
Every assignment receives senior-level attention.
✦ 20+ Years GCC Experience
Deep understanding of local and regional talent markets.
✦ Access to Passive Talent
Connecting clients with candidates beyond job boards and databases.
✦ Quality Over Quantity
Focused on long-term fit, not CV submissions.
✦ Trusted Partnership
Building lasting relationships through transparency and accountability.
Real stories of how the right hires led to stronger teams and lasting business impact.
In 2012, social media and digital marketing were emerging fields — with no clear playbook, limited experienced talent, and a lot of skepticism from traditional marketing circles.
Challenge: A new pharmaceutical distribution company wanted a Regional Head of Sales.
Challenge: In 2022, a leading organization was looking to hire high-performing sales..
✦ Advertising & Media
✦ Technology & Digital
✦ Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
✦ Hospitality & Tourism
✦ Logistics & Supply Chain
✦ Professional Services
✦ Education & Training
✦ FMCG & Consumer Goods
✦ Consumer Electronics
✦ Retail & Fashion
✦ Manufacturing & Industrial
✦ Real Estate & Property
✦ Financial Services & Banking
✦ Recruitment & Staffing
See how we’ve made a DIFFERENCE FOR THE BUSINESS that hired and the people who stepped into the role.
I highly recommend Hidden Gems Finder to find the right candidate for the job. I have worked with Arti over many years and can safely say that I have not dealt with any other recruitment agents who work so hard to find high-quality candidates with relevant skill sets and the right cultural fit. They take the time to understand exactly what each job description requires and goes beyond the call of duty to find the right candidates.
Very Professional hiring services. Arti is a leader in the field and contributed to the hiring of many leaders in various fields. The process was very smooth and the candidates proposed where all fit and accurately as briefed. What I liked the most is the transparency and dedication in having the client's benefit as a priority and even share recommendations and insights on the candidates.
Arti worked with me in TASC, as we came out of the Covid period and got back on our growth trajectory. She had a big task in hand as we were rebuilding our teams and talent market was dry. Arti and I worked in many roles and really liked her due diligence and perseverance as we worked through some very difficult roles. There were tough times and disagreements bit we always worked through them to serve the ultimate objective of bringing a great talent to the organization. Keep up your energy, good job.
Arti is not only a recruitment specialist; she is a career consultant. There is a big difference, because she walks with your aspiration and recommend what is best for you, and this is what differentiates Hidden Gems Finder from other recruiters that do the job only because there is nothing else, they can do. Arti is an expert in what she does and knows well how to do it for the sake of people’s future and not for the sake of pleasing clients and filling seats. Highly recommend Hidden Gems finder and best of Luck!
Arti worked with us to recruit a number of candidates for our growing business. I have to say she always fully understood the profile that we were looking for and provided excellent and well qualified candidates, most of whom we eventually hired. It is a pleasure working with a recruitment professional of her quality and proficiency. It makes the process so much easier for us.
I have found Arti to be highly organized person, friendly, proactive and particularly skilled at leading talent acquisition under a large amount of business demand from various departments. Hidden Gems has varied experience and in hiring across different business functions. I believe Hidden Gems Finder would add great value to an array of organisations across sectors looking for regional experience in talent Acquisition.
I had the pleasure of working with Arti who consistently demonstrated outstanding diligence, a process-driven mindset, and invaluable support throughout our collaboration. Her commitment to excellence and proactive approach made her a standout professional. I highly recommend Hidden Gems Finder for anyone seeking a dedicated and results-oriented partner in talent acquisition.
I worked with Arti while she was at TASC, and during the short time when she was helping me on a role, Arti's commitment to excellence was evident. She is proactive, professional, dedicated and it was clear that while managing internal stakeholders was important to her, delivering exceptional candidate experiences was equally important - and this sets her apart, definitely recommend to work with her at Hidden Gems Finder.
