Elaine Hardman is a senior executive search professional with more than 25 years’ experience identifying, engaging and appointing high-impact talent across complex organisations. Over the past nine years, she has developed a strong specialism in the Middle East higher education sector, partnering with universities and edtech leadership teams during periods of growth, launch, transformation and strategic change.
Her work has included supporting a major new university launch project, leading hiring activity across executive, academic and senior administrative functions. She has successfully delivered searches for senior appointments including Chief Executive Officer, Director of Executive Education, Chief Information Security Officer, Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Head of Communications and Head of Protocol.
Elaine brings a strategic, consultative approach to executive search, combining market insight, stakeholder engagement and a deep understanding of the leadership capabilities required to support university growth and transformation. She is experienced in engaging executive-suite leaders, academic leadership and senior professional services talent, helping institutions build the teams needed to deliver long-term organisational impact.