The Inspire Selection Team
We love changing people’s lives
At Inspire Selection we are genuinely passionate about recruiting. As a team of ‘career’ recruiters, each with between 10-25 years’ experience in recruitment, we honestly believe that we can make a difference. By working in close partnership with our clients and taking time to get to know our candidates, we are experts at building relationships and connecting the right people to the right opportunities.
Louise Vine
Managing Director
Finance and Accounting
Having worked in recruitment since 2004, entrepreneurial Louise set up Inspire Selection in 2012. Still very much involved in recruitment, Louise specialises in Finance and Accounting focusing on Managerial and Senior Level positions. Louise is recognised as a thought leader in the recruitment industry and continues to remain passionate about placing the highest calibre candidates.
Cliona Collins
Recruitment Director
Finance and Accounting
Cliona has over 13 years regional recruitment experience and has spent the majority of her recruitment career at a leading global consultancy where she has solid experience recruiting finance professionals across the Gulf region. Having worked on a variety of finance roles from mid to senior level appointments Cliona is passionate about people and takes a consultative approach to deliver an exceptional client and candidate experience.
Amir Warsi
Recruitment Director
Finance and Accounting
Amir is a UK-qualified chartered accountant with over 24 years professional experience he has been in the UAE since 2004. Amir’s first-hand experience of finance roles from a variety of disciplines means that he can fully appreciate the varied and specific skills and job requirements related to the audit, compliance, and operational finance sectors. He works passionately and professionally to find the right fit to successfully enhance and develop the next phase of his candidate's career.
Zena Carter
Recruitment Director
Sales and Marketing
Zena is a self-motivated consultant with over 19 years recruitment experience in the Gulf. Her knowledge of the UAE proves invaluable when looking for the right candidates for her clients. Zena has recruited for many sectors, but her passion is in Sales & Marketing positions. Zena has excellent customer service skills; she really takes time to listen to what the client wants and tries to find the hidden extras that will make the difference.
Claire Swann
Recruitment Director
Finance and Accounting
Since moving to Dubai over 16 years ago, Claire has held both agency and inhouse positions. Having experienced both the client and consultant sides of recruitment helps Claire provide quality guidance and advice during the hiring process. She has recruited a wide range of positions at mid to senior level from Risk and Compliance to Transaction Banking and Global Markets. Claire takes the time to understand the client and to really listen to their needs. She is passionate about ensuring high quality service to both clients and candidates.
Louise Knight
Recruitment Director
Sales and Marketing
Louise has 24 years’ experience across executive search and contingency recruitment, with almost 10 years in the Middle East. She has covered a wide portfolio of disciplines from Finance and Procurement to Sales & Marketing and HR across the FMCG/Consumer, Pharma, Manufacturing and Chemical sectors. Louise’s network covers MENA as well as Pakistan and has a strong focus in the Saudi market covering Sales & Marketing.
Carolyn Ross
Recruitment Director
Marketing, Digital & Live Communications
Carolyn moved to the UAE as a recruiter in 2008. She has a substantial understanding of the Middle East recruitment market and her consultative approach to both clients and candidates makes her a trusted headhunting partner. Carolyn specialises in scaling rockstar teams and ensuring business growth plans can be realised through the hiring of top tier Marketing, PR, Event and Digital Communication leaders.
Anum Yasin
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Sales and Marketing
With a background in pharmaceutical marketing, Anum’s recruitment career began at an international firm in Hong Kong and she later went on to gain global experience within the industry throughout Europe and Asia. Anum is passionate about recruitment and works diligently to ensure strong relationships and forms trusted partnerships. Her knowledge of Sales and Marketing as well her experience working within that corporate sphere makes her a valuable asset to the team.
Cash Lim
Recruitment Director
Events
Having lived in 5 countries across 3 continents, Cash has a total of 15 years of recruitment experience. Cash established new desks across several disciplines with top tier global recruitment agencies in the UAE before specialising exclusively in the events industry since 2014. Cash consistently proves her ability to understand her clients’ recruitment needs be it technical or cultural. She fosters strong partnerships with her clients and candidates and offers a personalised and transparent approach.
Melissa Kostler
Recruitment Director
Healthcare
Melissa has over 15 years’ experience recruiting for some of the leading healthcare facilities based in the UAE and GCC. She is regarded to be the region’s leading clinical recruiter for both locally and internationally based physicians and allied health professionals. Melissa holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Intervention (M.ECI) and she specifically prides herself on her clinical knowledge, passion for her work, strong work ethic, market expertise as well as her extensive candidate and client network.
Elaine Hardman
Senior Director - Executive Search and Selection
Higher Education
Elaine has over 20 years’ experience in Executive Search and Recruitment. With an extensive network globally, Elaine is well equipped to deal with Senior Search assignments. In the Middle East, Elaine recruits for the best Higher Education Institutes along with global consultancies & government departments in roles from mid to CEO / board level. Elaine has a passion for Strategy and Transformation, and this is where her expertise really adds value.
Lynne Whelehan Sheehan
Recruitment Manager
Higher Education
Lynne is an experienced Human Resources professional with 15 years’ experience in education and public sector. Lynne has attained global experience in Ireland, UK, South Africa and in the United Arab Emirates. An energetic, passionate, and commercially minded leader, with an operational and strategic mindset.
Jag Prashar
Recruitment Manager
Construction
Having worked for over 10 years as a qualified Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager in client side and consultancy organisations, both in the UK and UAE, Jag has invaluable first-hand experience of customer motivations and needs. She can fully appreciate the varied and specific skill and job requirements related to the construction sector can find the right fit to successfully enhance and develop the next phase of her candidate's career.
Zoe Clapp
Recruitment Manager
Back Office Support
Zoe started her career working in Recruitment Marketing, partnering with large multinationals to develop, communicate and implement their Employer Brand. Since arriving in Dubai 10 years ago, Zoe has helped with the launch of several companies in the region, defining and communicating their brands and operating procedures. Zoe works with organisations from large multinationals to newly formed companies across the region to find the best Executive Assistants, Office Managers and Office Support staff.
Riddhi Gadhvi
Recruitment Resourcer
With over 14 years of experience in recruitment, Riddhi is an expert in searching for specific professional profiles and talented candidates for our top-tier clients base. She works across various sectors across UAE,GCC and wider international locations. Riddhi predominantly supports in searches for our clients who need for senior-level or very specific recruitment requirements in both private and government organisations.
Alexandra Scholes
Recruitment Director
Construction
With over 17 years industry experience, Alex has held extensive posts in-house and agency side providing an invaluable appreciation and in sight of recruitment challenges and an awareness of cultural, skills and experience for the various roles in the field of Construction. Her dedicated and professional approach has led to continued success in sourcing and placing high quality candidates, often within specialist areas.
Lynn Finger
Recruitment Manager
Sales and Marketing
Lynn is a specialised recruiter for Advertising, Marketing, and Creative Agencies with 23 years of experience exclusively focused on agency talent mapping. Originally from South Africa, Lynn now calls Dubai home. As a niche recruiter specialising in the Advertising, Marketing, and Creative spheres, Lynn is able to quickly navigate the ever-evolving dynamics of these industries. She has a deep-rooted understanding of the challenges these sectors face and the skill sets required for success. Lynn’s specialisation enables her to pinpoint the perfect candidates who will not only meet her clients’ expectations but surpass them.
Darren Brooks
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Darren has over 13 years of dynamic sales and account management expertise across the UK and UAE, bringing a wealth of experience in diverse disciplines. Grounded in a solid foundation of relationship management within the recruitment industry, he excels in forging and nurturing connections. A proven leader, his strategic approach ensures client satisfaction and lasting partnerships.
Emily Wilson
Team Support
Emily has extensive HR and Recruitment support experience cultivated in the UK and the UAE. With adept administration skills she forms the backbone to internal operations. Her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication makes her a linchpin for the team, ensuring smooth processes and fostering a supportive environment for all.