ELITE EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT FOR THE SPORTS INDUSTRY
CBF Executive Search is a retained recruitment consultancy specializing in executive and senior-level appointments within professional sports organizations across the GCC. With unmatched access to top-tier talent and a deep understanding of the sports business landscape, we deliver strategic recruitment solutions that drive long-term success.
A Trusted Name in Sports Recruitment
We are part of the CBF Group of Companies, a multi-dimensional sports enterprise involved in:
Led by Experience and Vision
Chris Brown
Chris Brown is the Co-Founder of CBF Executive Search & Managing Director of CB Football Management.
He is a former professional player and UEFA A License coach with 20+ years of experience in the UAE. He is also a graduate of VSI, CEO of a sports organisation, and a current member of The PFA Global Football Business Course.
Chris is also a Co-Founder of Number Ten content and creative agency and CBF Sports Equipment. He is a former Global Director of Football and has commentated on the UAE Pro league for the past 6 seasons aswell as being a regular guest on UAE National Radio.
Our Regional Focus
We focus on sourcing and placing leadership talent across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region — while maintaining access to a global network of executive candidates.
Our relationships across clubs, federations, and governing bodies allow us to match the right leaders to the right challenges.
Our Regional Focus
We focus on sourcing and placing leadership talent across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Gulf region — while maintaining access to a global network of executive candidates.
Our relationships across clubs, federations, and governing bodies allow us to match the right leaders to the right challenges.
Commitment to confidentiality bespoke service
We take time to fully understand the vision and culture of every organization we work with. From discreet talent mapping to detailed candidate assessments, our approach is tailored, thorough, and high-trust.
Whether you’re building your boardroom or leading a transformation project, we’re the partners who understand what leadership in sport really looks like.