Dimple Sharma

Research Manager

UAE

Dimple is part of our Dubai-based team focused on C-Suite recruitment across diverse industries. With a focus on sales, marketing, communications, digital, digital transformation, strategy, and project management, she is specialising today in these domains throughout the Middle East and Africa. She is an accomplished communicator, possessing an eye for talent.

Before joining Carter Murray, Dimple gained experience at a leading recruitment consultancy sourcing C-level international and Middle East region candidates within the financial services and banking Sector.

Growing up in the UAE, Dimple has developed an extensive understanding of the local market and the key factors that contribute to recruitment success in both the government and private sectors.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University.

Dimple's Insights

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When to hire a Marketing Director in a private equity-backed business

Posted October 28, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Private equity investment often changes what a business needs from marketing. For many private equity-backed companies, a function that previously focused on campaigns, brand or digital marketing may suddenly be expected to support a much more ambitious value creation plan. That could mean entering new markets, generating pipeline, improving customer acquisition, […]

Candidate attraction has changed. Has your marketing hiring strategy?

Posted October 27, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Not long ago, a recognised brand, an enticing salary and a vacancy on the right job boards were often enough to attract strong marketing talent. Today, many employers are discovering that isn’t the case. The best marketers assess more than the role, including the leadership team, growth ambitions, company culture, employer […]

How technology is impacting investor relations and what it means for hiring

Posted October 23, 2026

Contents Share Key insights Technology is reshaping investor relations and changing what employers need from their teams. From data analytics and artificial intelligence to virtual roadshows and webcasting, technology is transforming how organisations engage shareholders, gather market intelligence and communicate with capital markets. As a result, many businesses are reassessing the skills, capabilities and experience […]

What fintech employers should look for when hiring sales talent in Europe

Posted October 21, 2026

Contents Share Key insights As fintech companies across Europe continue to scale, the competition for high-performing sales talent remains intense. Whether organisations are expanding in payments, digital banking, regulatory technology (regtech), cybersecurity or financial software, hiring managers are increasingly focused on finding professionals who can deliver revenue growth quickly and navigate complex sales environments. For […]

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What does a Head of Communications do?

Posted October 19, 2026

Contents Share Key insights A Head of Communications is responsible for how an organisation communicates with its employees, customers, stakeholders, media and wider audiences. It is a broad senior leadership role. While responsibilities vary between organisations, a Head of Communications will typically set the communication strategy, protect reputation, oversee internal and external communications and advise […]

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What is a Sales Director’s salary?

Posted October 19, 2026

Contents Share Key insights If you are considering your next move as a Sales Director, salary will depend on the size of the business, your experience and the scope of the role. Sales Director base salaries in the United Kingdom typically range from GBP 90,000 to GBP 170,000. What is the average salary for a Sales […]