Case Studies

Proof, Not Promises

Two international hires, the real timelines behind them, and what our clients said once the work was done.

Every recruiter says they listen. We would rather show you what happens when we do.

The placements below took us from Dubai to Hong Kong. One was for a new client who found us through our website as their business expanded into London and Dubai. The other was for a long-standing client who trusted us with their first hire in Hong Kong having already relied on us for all of their UK hiring.

Both roles sit right beside senior leadership, supporting the people who run the business. That is the work we specialise in, and these are the results.

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Case Study 1:

Dubai | Executive Assistant to Founder

A trusted right hand for a Founder working across three countries

At a glance:

Client

Infrastructure business delivering large-scale projects across Tanzania

Role

Executive Assistant to Founder

Location

Dubai, supporting across Dubai, London and Tanzania

Timeline

First enquiry 7 May 2026, first day 3 August 2026

The Client:

Our client delivers large-scale infrastructure projects across Tanzania. Following the expansion of their offices in London and Dubai, two markets we know well, they got in touch through our website on 7 May 2026.

The Brief:

They needed a high-calibre Personal Assistant / Executive Assistant to support their Founder, who operates between Dubai, London and Tanzania.

The Founder and Managing Director leads a highly successful international business with operations across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the UK. Entrepreneurial and fast-paced, they oversee multiple projects, international stakeholders and global operations. The role called for a trusted right hand: someone to provide seamless support across business and personal administration while helping to manage priorities, logistics and day-to-day operations.

The Challenge:

An EA in this seat is never managing one diary in one time zone. They are keeping a Founder on track across three countries and three continents, juggling business and personal commitments, and acting as the first point of contact for stakeholders around the world. It is a pivotal role, and the wrong hire would be felt immediately.

Our Approach:

Eight days after the first enquiry, on 15 May 2026, we held a full briefing with the client to understand the role in depth and discuss terms of business. That conversation shaped the search that followed, and it is where the client says our advice made the difference.

In June 2026, interviews began across an array of suitable candidates, and an offer was made to the successful candidate.

The Outcome:

The candidate started on 3 August 2026, less than three months after the client first reached out.

The client gave us great feedback, describing Eden as a lovely firm to work for, with good communication and feedback. They would use us again to support their international EA hiring needs.

Testimonial:

"We worked with Eden Recruitment to find an Executive Assistant for our Founder in Dubai and were really impressed with their consultative approach throughout the process.

Their advice and understanding of what we needed helped shape the search, and ultimately they found us a candidate who exceeded our expectations.

As a Tanzania-based business hiring internationally, having a recruitment partner we could trust made the process incredibly straightforward. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Eden again for future international hires."

Case Study 2:

Hong Kong | Office Manager & Executive Assistant

From trusted UK partner to first call in Hong Kong

At a glance:

Client

Leading global financial services firm

Role

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

Location

Hong Kong

Timeline

Offer accepted 24 August 2026, first day 14 September 2026

The Client:

A leading global financial services firm, and a client we already support on all of their UK-based hiring.

The Brief:

When a new role opened in their Hong Kong office, they asked us to recruit for it exclusively.

The successful candidate would join a close-knit team of seven in a broad and varied position: taking ownership of the day-to-day running of the office while acting as a trusted Executive Assistant to the Managing Director and the wider investment team. The role is pivotal to keeping the office running efficiently, supporting senior stakeholders and creating a professional environment that lets the team perform at its best.

The Challenge:

In a team of seven, there is nowhere to hide. This hire needed to be two people in one: an Office Manager who could own the operational detail, and an EA polished enough to support a Managing Director and an investment team. They also had to fit a team small enough that every personality counts.

Our Approach:

Because we already understood the business, its standards and the kind of people who succeed there, we could move quickly. Within a week of receiving the role, we provided a large selection of appropriate candidates, and interviews began shortly after.

The Outcome:

On 24 August 2026, the successful candidate was offered the role and accepted. They started on 14 September 2026, three weeks later.

Testimonial:

"We’ve worked with Eden Recruitment for our UK hiring for some time and have always been impressed by their communication, understanding of our business and the quality of candidates they recommend. They really understand our requirements, and I trust their judgement when it comes to finding the right people.

So, when we recently needed recruitment support for a new role in Hong Kong, Eden was my first call. It was an easy decision to work with a recruitment partner we already know and trust, particularly as our hiring needs expand internationally."