Executive search firm ZRG acquired Dubai-based Linked4HR Solutions, a provider of executive interim search and HR advisory services in the Middle East and Africa region. ZRG also hired Linked4HR founder and CEO Hicham Hachkal as managing director for interim and HR advisory. 

Terms of the transaction were not announced.

“We are thrilled to have Hicham Hachkal join our team at ZRG,” CEO Larry Hartmann said in a press release. “His extensive experience, strong educational background, and successful track record in HR leadership and interim executive placement will be invaluable as we expand our presence and capabilities in the Middle East and Africa.” 

Prior to Linked4HR, Hachkal was interim executive consultant at Valtus, a European executive interim search firm. He also previously served as VP of human resources at Borr Drilling. His other past roles were at Seadrill BG Group (now part of Shell) and Schlumberger. 

“I am delighted to be part of ZRG Partners,” Hachkal said in a press release. “My experience as an HR leader across various countries and industries, combined with my successful entrepreneurship journey with Linked4HR, has prepared me for this next chapter.” 

In July, ZRG announced the acquisition of executive search firm Jamesbeck.