Hamilton Bradshaw MENA, the private family office of James Caan CBE (UK investor and Dragons’ Den star), is offering a Founder-level opportunity to set up and lead a Digital Transformation consultancy in the UAE. This role includes seed funding, strategic support, and long-term partnership to help establish and scale a high-impact firm in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.

Applicants must be based in Dubai and submit both a LinkedIn profile and a pitch deck to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a Digital Transformation consultancy in the UAE.

• Build a scalable, services-led business model.

• Develop and execute strategies in digital innovation and enterprise transformation.

• Collaborate with Hamilton Bradshaw’s network of industry leaders and advisors.

• Deliver impactful digital change programs for enterprise clients.

Candidate Requirements

• Based in Dubai or strongly connected within the GCC.

• 10+ years’ experience in consulting, digital strategy, or enterprise transformation.

• Proven ability to deliver complex digital change initiatives.

• Strong vision for scalable, service-led digital innovation.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with leadership capabilities.

Focus Areas (Examples)

• Enterprise cloud transformation.

• ERP modernization.

• AI transformation.

• CX and UX optimization.

• Digital product launch.

• Industry-specific consulting (healthcare, government, financial services, etc.).

Application Requirements

Candidates must submit:

1. LinkedIn profile.

2. Concise pitch deck including:

   • Founding team and delivery capability.

   • Target sectors and value proposition.

   • Service model and commercial strategy.

   • Growth roadmap and required support.

Note: This is a services-led founder opportunity. Product or SaaS models will not be considered.

About the Company

Hamilton Bradshaw MENA is part of the family office of James Caan CBE, renowned investor and entrepreneur. With a track record of supporting founders and startups globally, the firm provides capital, strategic guidance, and industry expertise to accelerate business growth.