Who We Are
The foremost executive search partner in emerging and frontier markets
About Pioneer Group
Pioneer Group is a specialist executive search firm with established partnerships across leading global institutions, regional market leaders, and high-growth enterprises. We deliver senior and executive-level talent solutions across Financial Services, Information Technology, Law, and Construction, supporting clients in the UK, Europe, MENA, and GCC with reach into select international markets.
Our team of consultants, headquartered in London, brings extensive cross-sector executive search expertise and a strong network across developed, emerging, and frontier markets. We operate with a global perspective, leveraging on-the-ground market intelligence and maintaining close relationships with clients and candidates alike.
As a result of our strong client partnerships, we hold deep institutional knowledge of their business strategies, leadership requirements, and market positioning. This enables us to provide strategic hiring solutions and retention advice in addition to our core retained search offering.
Our Team
Hamzah Alwash
Partner, Chief Operations Officer
Hamzah is Partner & Chief Operations Officer at Pioneer Group, an executive search firm with specialist coverage across the UK, Europe, MENA, and GCC markets, as well as select international regions. From the firm’s London headquarters, he oversees operational strategy, client delivery, and cross-border search execution across Financial Services, Information Technology, Law, and Construction.
As a senior leader within the firm, Hamzah plays a pivotal role in shaping Pioneer Group’s service model, ensuring excellence in retained search, market mapping, and strategic talent acquisition. He is deeply involved in building and maintaining relationships with global institutions, regional leaders, and high-growth enterprises, aligning the firm’s operational capabilities with its clients’ long-term objectives.
Fluent in English and Arabic, Hamzah maintains an extensive network across Europe and the Middle East, enabling the seamless connection of leadership talent to opportunities across multiple geographies. His bilingual expertise enhances Pioneer Group’s ability to bridge cultural and commercial contexts in competitive markets.
Hamzah holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Sussex and is a Certified Enterprise Risk Professional from the Institute of Risk Management.
Outside of work, Hamzah is committed to fitness & personal development, bringing discipline, focus, and resilience into every aspect of his professional practice.
Ali Alwash
Partner & Lead Senior Placements
Ali Alwash is a Partner at Pioneer Group, specializing in senior and executive-level talent acquisition. With a deep understanding of complex hiring needs across industries worldwide, Ali leads senior placements that drive organizational success by aligning top-tier talent with strategic business goals.
At Pioneer Group, Ali champions personalized, end-to-end recruitment solutions designed to meet the unique demands of clients, from specialized roles to broad staffing requirements. Leveraging Pioneer Group’s global reach and market insights, he ensures clients secure leaders who truly move the needle, avoiding costly mismatches and fostering long-term growth.
Ali’s approach is strategic and outcome-focused, combining market mapping and deep candidate engagement to connect organizations with executives who understand the pressures and stakes at the highest levels. His leadership in recruitment is grounded in delivering precise matches that enable businesses to thrive.