Kalian HR

ABOUT US

Who we are

We shape sustainable futures by aligning talent, culture, leadership and business objectives — empowering organisations to grow and transform with clarity and confidence.

Ahmad ALSHAMSI

Founder & Cultural Integration Expert

Ahmad brings solid expertise in talent management, intercultural leadership and organizational strategy across the GCC.

With his local roots and deep understanding of Europe-Middle East dynamics, he embodies KALIAN’s Cultural Alignment: bridging diverse perspectives with cultural sensitivity and strategic insight.

His multidisciplinary background spanning HR, administration and business transformation reflects KALIAN’s Discreet Excellence: operating with rigor, confidentiality and finesse in the most demanding environments.

Khira HIRECHE

Co-founder & Strategic Talent Leader 

Khira brings extensive experience in talent acquisition, HR consulting and organizational structuring across Paris, London and Dubai.

With deep expertise in international firms and major technology companies, she embodies KALIAN’s Strategic Insight: providing visionary guidance for organizational transformation.

Navigating seamlessly between European and Middle Eastern cultures, Khira’s empathetic, people-centered approach lies at the heart of KALIAN’s DNA: building lasting bridges between leaders, talent and organizations.

Our complementary strengths

We share the belief that modern organisations need more than just recruitment: they require a holistic approach that combines strategy, culture, people and discreet excellence. 

Thanks to this dual GCC/Europe perspective, we offer authentic strategic and cultural alignment, ensuring that each profile recruited matches both business objectives and local values.

Our work is grounded in professional excellence and strong ethics, meeting the expectations of premium executives and clients while keeping people at the heart of everything we do.

Our values / pillars

How do we make the difference ?

Human-Centric Approach : sincere, respectful and lasting interactions

People are at the core of everything we do. Whether working with clients or candidates, we lead with empathy, discretion, and respect ensuring every decision supports lasting human impact. With roots in both the GCC and Europe, we understand how to bridge cultures, values, and workstyles.

We build trust before we build teams.

Strategic Recruitment : talent consulting based on field experience in Europe and the GCC

We go beyond recruitment. Kalian provides strategic guidance on talent, leadership, and organizational structure aligning people with business goals to drive long-term growth.

We’re not just filling roles, we’re shaping futures.

Passionate Excellence : discreet but impactful executive service

We operate with the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and quality serving executives, founders, and growth-focused companies who expect more than transactional service. We help organizations navigate complexity with sensitivity, aligning business goals with local values, diverse teams, and global expectations.

Quietly exceptional, always precise.

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