Hintel, the leading talent acquisition and business growth consultancy within the deverellsmith group, announced a strategic partnership with Yaser Bakhsh, Co-Founder and CEO of 8848 Consultancy, to expand its capabilities serving Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing real estate sector.
The partnership brings together Yaser’s 18 years of expertise across Saudi Arabia’s key industries with Hintel’s specialised talent solutions.
“As Saudi Arabia continues its ambitious transformation, the real estate sector faces growth opportunities alongside complex talent challenges.
“With the sector poised for 10% annual growth and major projects like Qiddiya creating thousands of new roles, this partnership with Hintel allows us to deliver solutions that address both immediate staffing needs and long-term strategic workforce development.”
Yaser Bakhsh, Co-Founder and CEO, 8848 Consultancy
The robust growth is driven by the government’s focus on real estate development, including transformational megaprojects. The Kingdom aims to construct over 400,000 residential units by 2030 to significantly increase home ownership rates across the region.
Yaser’s extensive background includes senior roles at Bupa Arabia, AlAhli ESNAD, and National Commercial Bank, where he demonstrated a proven track record of building high-performing teams across diverse business environments. His deep understanding of the Saudi market, combined with his experience in scaling operations, positions him as an ideal partner for Hintel’s regional expansion.
Working alongside Tom Brooks, Hintel’s Country Lead, who brings over a decade of regional experience, the partnership will focus on delivering tailored talent acquisition and business growth solutions specifically designed for real estate organisations operating in the Kingdom.
“Our expansion into Saudi Arabia strategically positions us to capitalise on Riyadh’s emergence as the epicentre of growth within the Kingdom.
“Riyadh is projected to account for over 50% of the Saudi market by 2027, driven by government initiatives to transform the capital into a hub for innovation and advancement. These efforts, supported by programmes designed to attract top talent and global businesses to the region, align perfectly with Hintel’s international experience and talent acquisition capabilities.”
Tom Brooks, Country Lead, Hintel
The partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives and the Kingdom’s commitment to developing a robust real estate sector as a cornerstone of economic diversification.
Hintel’s enhanced local presence will enable the company to better serve clients ranging from established developers working on these landmark projects to emerging proptech companies driving innovation in the sector.
Services offered through the partnership will include talent advisory, outsourced solutions, executive search, strategic workforce planning and recruitment, all tailored to the unique requirements of Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding real estate market and its ambitious growth targets.
