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Kanu Rajguru
Executive Search & Leadership Advisory - Banking & Financial Services - Middle East & Africa at Russell Reynolds Associates
Kanu Rajguru is a seasoned executive search and leadership advisory professional with extensive experience in the banking and financial services sector. He currently serves as a Partner at Stanton Chase Dubai, focusing on Banking & Financial Services in the Middle East.1
Professional Experience
Kanu brings over 27 years of executive search and recruitment experience to his role.1 Throughout his career, he has successfully completed searches in more than 35 countries, demonstrating his global expertise.1
Specialization
His primary focus is on the banking and financial services industry, where he has worked closely with:
- Global, regional, and boutique banks
- Financial institutions within the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region
Kanu advises these organizations on board, C-suite, and senior executive roles.1 His expertise spans various areas within the financial sector, including:
- Global banking and markets
- Corporate and retail banking
- Asset and wealth management
- Fintech
Additional Responsibilities
In recent years, Kanu has expanded his involvement to include:
- Leadership assessment
- Development and succession planning
- Transformation initiatives
- Digitalization projects
- Nationalization initiatives for financial institutions1
Career Progression
Before joining Stanton Chase, Kanu's career path included:
- Working at a top-tier global executive search and leadership advisory firm
- Serving as a Partner and Head of Banking and Financial Services at another global executive search firm for 11 years
- Working at a banking and financial services executive search firm in Dubai
- Spending 10 years at one of the fastest-growing recruitment companies in the UK
- Beginning his professional journey at a specialist banking and finance recruitment firm in London1
Kanu Rajguru's extensive experience and specialized knowledge in the banking and financial services sector make him a valuable asset in executive search and leadership advisory roles, particularly in the Middle East region.
