Olivia Roberts

Olivia is an executive search specialist leading our B2C practice across the Middle East.
She focuses on a broad range of sectors including retail, eCommerce, FMCG, telecommunications, travel and tourism, and entertainment. Olivia recruits top-tier talent in sales, marketing, communications, digital, and eCommerce functions.

With a career in recruitment dating back to 2012, she brings deep industry knowledge and regional expertise, having worked with a prominent UK-based recruitment firm and extensively across the Middle East. Olivia holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Textile and Fashion Design from the University of Leeds.

Olivia's Insights

How to attract and retain top talent in 2025

• Posted August 21, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving talent landscape across the Middle East, the race to attract and crucially, retain top professionals have become more competitive than ever. As we move through 2025, organisations in the Middle East are navigating a mix of shifting candidate expectations, evolving nationalisation priorities, and a recalibration of compensation norms. At The SR […]

Counter offers in the Middle East: How to handle them with confidence

• Posted August 11, 2025

In the fast-paced world of recruitment across the Middle East, counter offers are becoming increasingly common, especially in sectors such as technology, digital, and consumer industries, where top talent is in constant demand. If you’ve recently received a job offer and your current employer is now making a counter offer to convince you to stay, […]

Why direct hiring could be costing you more than you think

• Posted July 22, 2025

In today’s competitive talent market, hiring the right person is more than just filling a vacancy — it’s a strategic decision that can shape the future of your business. While many companies still rely on direct hiring, the hidden risks, costs, and time commitments can quickly outweigh the benefits. That’s where specialist recruiters like Carter Murray come in — offering […]

Living and working in Saudi Arabia

• Posted December 12, 2023

Introduction to Saudi Arabia Geographical and cultural overview Saudi Arabia, located on the Arabian Peninsula, boasts a diverse landscape that ranges from vast deserts to lush oases. The culture is deeply rooted in Islamic traditions, and the country’s rich history can be traced back to ancient civilizations like the Nabateans. Arabic is the official language, […]

Interview with Ansar Babu: putting AlUla, an ancient city of innovation and possibilities on the map 

• Posted August 8, 2023

At Carter Murray, we support sales professionals across the globe and the full marketing spectrum. Our own Olivia Roberts is a specialist in executive search and directs our B2C sector in the Middle East region. In her latest industry leaders’ interview, Olivia sat down with Ansar Babu, Director of Global Distribution and International Operations at […]

Millennial Retailing in the Middle East

• Posted March 11, 2019

With the ever changing landscape of the retail market in the Middle East and a lot of reports that trade has either been in decline or flat for a lot of groups or brands across the region, I thought it would be worth looking at the brands that seem to have it right, or those […]

While eCommerce booms, Middle East malls are proving their pulling power

• Posted July 11, 2018

Homegrown success stories and international players abound in the Middle East’s fast-growing eCommerce industry – but thanks to the region’s innovative vision of the shopping experience, footfall remains high in its huge shopping malls. Across the world, eCommerce is a rising trade. Its growth is particularly fast in the Middle East where internet and smartphone […]