Russell Reynolds Associates Announces Office Opening in Dubai

Russell Reynolds Associates has opened an office in Dubai, located at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The firm now has 46 offices in 26 countries spread across Europe, Asia, North and South America and the Middle East.

Stephan Schönwälder, Managing Director at Russell Reynolds joined the firm from another search firm, where he led the Middle East Financial Services Practice for four years. He also worked on numerous assignments in the ICT and FMCG industries and served family-owned businesses. Previously, Schönwälder was a Partner with McKinsey & Company, serving as the head of the company’s Middle East Business Technology Practice and as a core member of the region’s Financial Services Practice.

He also worked for numerous family conglomerates and government institutions, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Earlier, Schönwälder spent time in the United States and Germany with Microsoft, where he held product development and marketing roles.