Mina is passionate about building authentic and long-term partnerships with clients, teaming up with leadership teams to identify and attract diverse talents. Her commitment to DEI in the Middle East, positions her as a highly articulate, authentic and trusted advisor.

Mina Paul is the Regional Head of executive search consumer Tech for True search and prior was the Regional Head for Consumer, Digital and DEI for Russell Reynolds. She leads senior executive searches and advisory assignments across a wide range of sectors, leveraging her more than a decade of experience to provide clients with tailored solutions. Based in Dubai, Mina works with companies of various sizes and geographies, serving as a trusted advisor to both regional and multinational institutions. These include companies in the consumer products and services space, including consumer digital, retail, luxury, leisure and hospitality, among others. She also has experience in the technology, industrial, healthcare and government space. During her career, Mina has specialized in change management, stakeholder alignment and transformational initiatives. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, she worked for another leading international search firm, where she was director of enhanced search for the EMEA region. During this time, she was part of a global change management team and responsible for the rollout of strategic initiatives. Mina also held search and research director roles in Dubai and and completed approximately 300 successful appointments. She began her career in Human Resources at Canal+ and later worked with the French Ministry of Employment.

Mina holds a bachelor’s degree in language interpretation and translation from Marc Bloch University in Strasbourg and two master’s degrees from the Sorbonne University in Paris, in European affairs, and business and international commerce. She also holds executive leadership certificates from Cornell University and INSEAD. Mina is fluent in French and English.

Moving the needle in the Middle East, through Actions rather than words….

➢Delivered, organized, moderated, and spoke at multiple DEI and gender balance events at the Capital Club and at roundtables with regional corporations.
➢Committee member at the Women in Business committee at the Capital Club.
➢Wrote the first regional ‘Authentic stories of Women on Board in the Middle East’ Lessons on Success from Women on Middle Eastern Boards| Russell Reynolds Associates
➢Enabled RRA Middle East to participate in the World Government Summit
➢Advocated for over two years to establish the first-ever DEI Middle East council for AESC, persuading competitors to participate and earning a nomination as Chair to launch the initiative.
➢Accepted the Global IDEA award from AESC
➢Successfully redesigned and delivered the first inclusive leadership masterclasses in the Midd