Top 10 Executive Coaches from GCC Countries

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Executive coaching has emerged as a critical driver of leadership development across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Organizations in the region are increasingly recognizing the value of tailored coaching in enhancing leadership skills, communication, and personal growth. Executive coaches in the GCC are helping leaders navigate complex business challenges, build resilient teams, and adapt to rapidly evolving markets. By combining industry expertise with personalized guidance, they are shaping the next generation of leaders and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Among the notable executive coaches in the region is Immanuel Williams, an experienced coach and speaker with over 20 years of expertise in HR, learning and development, and quality management.

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Top 10 Executive Coaches from GCC Countries - 2025

As the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to evolve into developed nations, they are also placing increasing emphasis on leaders' economic performance, governing bodies, and stakeholders. Accompanied by the GCC countries' economies diversifying through initiatives such as Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia and the UAE's push to become innovative and competitive globally, there are an ever-increasing amount of opportunities for highly skilled executive coaches to support executive leadership development, organizational change, strategic vision and other key areas, such as finance, healthcare, real estate and technology, within the GCC region.

The unique dynamics of the GCC, including the rapidly changing business landscape, the presence of a multicultural workforce, and the challenge of balancing traditional and modern practices, require executive coaching strategies to be based on a global context, while at the same time having the ability to understand and accommodate the local business environment. Executive coaches who operate in the GCC region bring a comprehensive understanding of the many different cultures and types of businesses operating in the region to the executive coaching process, assisting executives in adapting to increasing market demands, improving their decision-making skills, and leading their organizations through transitional and changing processes, as well as enhancing and developing their workforce.

As organizations in the GCC increasingly focus on leadership development and performance improvement, they are beginning to incorporate coaching into their corporate strategies. Executive coaches support individuals ranging from C-level executives, senior leaders, and growing talent, to develop a vision for their growth, improve their emotional intelligence and promote a collaborative leadership approach that aligns with the organization's objectives. As organizations throughout the GCC continue to realize the importance of investing in their human capital, coaching will remain an integral part of developing the capabilities of leaders across all sectors.

CEO Insights Asia in this issue presents a list of ‘Top 10 Executive Coaches from GCC Countries - 2025' who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in offering effective skills to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable knowledge.

Top 10 Executive Coaches from GCC Countries - 2025

Company Management	Company Name	Company Description
AbdulElah Alhadidi, Co-Founder	Saudi Executive Coaching	With a vision for transformative leadership and a global perspective, he combines executive coaching, strategic insight, and human dynamics expertise to elevate leaders, teams, and organizations
Antonio Trolese, Executive Coach - Talent Development Advisor	Saudi Electricity Company	With over a decade of experience in human capital, he leverages executive coaching, talent analytics, and organizational design to empower leaders, teams, and organizations for sustainable growth
Christina Nuttall Bonnard, Founder	Ellipse Coaching	She empowers executives, mid-level managers, and entrepreneurs worldwide to achieve personal transformation, resilience, and high-impact leadership through inner work
David Boulos, Executive Coach & Leadership Facilitator	DPZB Consulting FZ LLE	With years of executive coaching experience, he has partnered with the senior executives, C-level leaders, founders, and board members across both public and private sectors in the GCC
Halla Shish, Founder, Principal & Executive Coach	Minds Coaching & Consulting	She partners with executives, leadership teams, and organizations, specializing in Executive Coaching, Team Coaching, Leadership Development, Cultural Transformation, and Program Facilitation
Immanuel Williams, Executive & Personal Coach	Immanuel Williams	He specializes in leadership, communication, and life coaching, empowering individuals and organizations through people-centric strategies, technology-driven learning, and tailored coaching solutions
Liesbeth Van Der Linden, Global Executive Coach	GLTD - Executive Coaching	Specializing in leadership development and executive coaching, she has experience coaching C-suite executives, senior leaders, directors, and business owners
Linda Mattar, Executive Coach & Life Transition Coach	Linda Mattar Coaching	She has experience in Life Coaching, Guided Meditation, Investment Advisory, Architecture and Design, Real Estate Fund Management, Master Planning, Construction, and more
Dr Nebila Dhieb, Founder	Transformative Consulting	She drives professional and business transformation by coaching leaders and entrepreneurs, leveraging data-driven strategies, career alignment, personal branding, and workshops
Zeta Yarwood, Executive Coach & Career Coach	Zeta Yarwood Coaching	She has experience in Leadership Development, Career Development Coaching, and Executive Coaching, and empowers clients to enhance their leadership skills, advance their careers, and more

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