DGDA

Diriyah Gate Development Authority

9
Pivotal Role
8
Months of dedicated service delivery
90 %
Closing Rate

The company

DGDA is the governing body responsible for transforming Diriyah, the birthplace of the Saudi state, into a premier heritage, cultural, and lifestyle destination. With Vision 2030 shaping Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification, DGDA required top-tier leadership and specialized professionals to execute its ambitious projects.

Challenge & Objective

DGDA needed to source high-caliber professionals in research, history, museums, curation, and contemporary arts. The organization required experts with niche backgrounds and international experience within a tight timeframe and under high visibility.

To fill nine senior roles aligned with the Diriyah Foundation’s strategic vision while ensuring candidate cultural fit and long-term retention.

Working with IB felt like an extension of our internal team. Their deep understanding of our organizational culture and vision helped us close our most strategic roles swiftly. The quality of candidates and speed of delivery exceeded expectations.

Director of Talent Acquisition
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Strategy

  • Conducted targeted international searches across heritage and museum sectors.
  • Collaborated directly with the Chief of the Diriyah Foundation for alignment.
  • Provided frequent updates to all stakeholders, identifying risks and tracking candidate engagement.
  • Ensured retention through advisory on internal onboarding strategy.

Learning

  • Heritage and arts roles require international benchmarking and value-based engagement.
  • Frequent reporting creates transparency and speeds up decision-making.

Results

  • Sourced from international heritage markets and museums successfully garnering the interest of international experts.
  •  Identified key risks and challenges faced to ensure the retention of capable talent.
  • Updated existing and new stakeholders with timely progress, challenges, expert opinion, and recruitment status of each position.

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