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Expertise That Understands Your Business
HAFNER Consultants FZ is a consultancy firm specialized in HR Consulting, Strategic Advisory Services, Executive Coaching, and Executive Search.
We provide unique, business-focused solutions designed to meet today's most demanding business needs across the UAE and GCC. Our approach combines deep regional knowledge with extensive practical HR experience.
Founded by Eric HAFNER, Founder & CEO, HAFNER Consultants began operations in Dubai in 2009 at Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority and moved to Meydan Free Zone in 2013, following 11 years of HR leadership experience in Dubai-based companies.
HR Consulting
Practical HR solutions aligned with business objectives.
Strategic Advisory
Strategic guidance for complex organizational challenges.
Executive Coaching
Developing effective and confident business leaders.
Executive Search
Identifying exceptional leadership talent for key roles.
“Our solutions are based on profound knowledge of the business, practices, rules and regulations from the region.”
Leadership Built on International Experience
Born in France and educated in Switzerland, Eric Hafner brings an international perspective and extensive regional experience to Hafner Consultants.
He graduated from the Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne (CH) with a Bachelor in International Hospitality Management, and holds a diploma in Strategic Human Resources Management from MCE, Brussels, Belgium.
Bachelor in International Hospitality Management
Ecole Hotelière de Lausanne
Switzerland
Strategic Human Resources Management
MCE
Brussels, Belgium
Combining European education with deep understanding of the UAE and GCC business environment.
Our Approach
Our “Unique Selling Propositions” reflect a different approach to consulting business — practical, bespoke and focused on delivering real business value.
We deliver “BESPOKE” Corporate Management and cost-effective solutions.
“Already made” solutions. You may pay for unnecessary items.
We design & develop our solutions together with your HR team, including on-the-job training.
Consultants work individually drafting the solution, not involving your HR team.
We have operational experience and work from your perspective.
Consultancy experience only and not from the field.
20 years of experience in the GCC.
Knowledge of local culture, rules and regulations is limited.
“Simplicity” is our motto.
Offers can be too complex to be applied and understood by everyone in the organization.
We design and implement our solutions.
Just design and do NOT implement. You are left alone once consultants leave the project.
Free 6-month warranty on solutions delivered.
Extra paid services after delivery of the solution.
Regional Knowledge. Proven Experience.
Our consultants bring deep HR operational and advisory experience across the UAE and GCC, combining regional insight with international professional standards.
Experience that goes beyond consulting.
Every HAFNER Senior HR Consultant is a qualified HR professional with substantial operational experience before moving into consultancy and advisory services.
Each consultant specializes in one or more HR functions, creating a powerful synergy that enables our team to address virtually every aspect of Human Resources.
Our solutions are based on profound knowledge of the business, practices, rules and regulations from the region.