Hi M***l, I’m J***e, an HR Recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by your track record leading global learning & development at M***m and your extensive experience building competency frameworks and leadership programs at A***a. We’re partnering with N***l on a Global Director of Learning and Development role, responsible for shaping their global L&D strategy and driving leadership, coaching and experiential learning across regions. Would you be open to a brief chat to explore this opportunity? Looking forward to your thoughts. J***e

Hi M***l, Great to hear back from you,and delighted that the Global Director of L&D role resonates with your background at M***m and A***a. I’d love to set up a 30-minute call to dive into details. I’m available (Gulf Standard Time) on: • Tuesday, May 14 at 3:00 PM GST • Wednesday, May 15 at 11:00 AM GST Let me know which works for you (or feel free to share another slot). In the meantime, here’s a quick snapshot of N***l and the role: Company Snapshot • A mid-sized professional services firm with teams across the Middle East, Europe & Asia, specializing in data-driven L&D and HR consulting. • Culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaborative growth, with strong investment in technology and experiential learning. Role Highlights , Global Director of Learning & Development 1. Develop and implement a comprehensive global L&D strategy aligned to business objectives. 2. Design and deliver leadership, coaching and experiential learning programs across regions. 3. Own and optimize our Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring standardized processes and data-driven insights. 4. Partner with business and HR leaders to identify skills gaps, build competency frameworks & drive career-development initiatives. 5. Manage training budget and vendor relationships; measure program ROI and impact. Why This Role Matters • Strategic Impact: You’ll shape N***l’s global learning agenda and influence C-level stakeholders. • Growth & Support: We provide budget, analytics tools and a dedicated team so you can scale programs quickly. • Career Progression: As a key executive hire, you’ll have autonomy to build out your team and advance into a broader global talent role. • Competitive Package: Market-aligned salary, performance bonus and potential equity upside. Does this overview align with what you’re looking for? Any questions before our call? Looking forward to your preferred time. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi M***l, Great,looking forward to our call on Tuesday, May 14 at 3:00 PM GST. Regarding package, for a role of this scope at N***l you’d typically see: • Base salary in the range of USD 180,000,200,000 • A target bonus of 15,20% • Potential equity upside tied to company performance As for location flexibility, we’re fully supportive of your Dubai base. The Global Director role follows a hybrid model,approximately 2,3 days/week in our Dubai office (for leadership meetings, team workshops and key stakeholder sessions) and the remainder remote. You’ll also travel periodically across our Middle East, Europe and Asia hubs (typically 4,6 weeks per year). Hope that helps,let me know if you need any more color before we speak. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi M***l, Great questions. 1. Equity upside - Vesting schedule: our standard plan vests over four years with a one-year cliff, then quarterly (or monthly) thereafter. - Grant size: at the Director level we target an award in line with market benchmarks,structured to deliver meaningful long-term upside. Exact percentages and performance hurdles will be finalized at offer stage, but you can expect a competitive package that aligns closely with your base salary and bonus potential. 2. Budget authority - As Global Director you’ll own the end-to-end L&D budget: forecasting, allocation, vendor selection/negotiation and ROI measurement. - You’ll have full sign-off authority within the approved annual budget and partner with Finance (and, where needed, the CFO) on any exceptional or incremental spend. Happy to dive deeper into both topics on our call Tuesday at 3:00 PM GST. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to cover beforehand. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi M***l, Happy to give you some more color ahead of our call. • Annual L&D spend: As Global Director, you’d oversee a budget in the mid-seven-figures,typically around USD 4,6 million per year, depending on strategic priorities and program mix. • Equity range: At the Director level, grants generally fall between 0.05% and 0.15% of the company’s outstanding shares, vesting over four years with a one-year cliff. We’ll of course tailor the exact numbers to align with performance metrics and your total package, but I hope this gives you a clearer picture. Looking forward to discussing further on Tuesday at 3:00 PM GST. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi M***l, Great questions,happy to give you more clarity ahead of our discussion: 1. Budget flexibility - We typically set the Global L&D budget in the $4,6M range, but there is room to flex toward the upper end (and slightly beyond) based on strategic priorities you outline,new region roll-outs, expanded digital/experiential initiatives, etc. We can dive into your preferred mix on Tuesday and align accordingly. 2. Equity vesting KPIs - Our equity awards vest over four years (1-year cliff, then quarterly) and are tied to both company and individual performance. Typical company metrics include overall revenue or EBITDA growth targets. On the individual side, we’ll align on key L&D outcomes such as program adoption rates, learner engagement scores, cost-per-learner ROI, and successful leadership bench development milestones. Final metrics and thresholds are agreed at offer stage to ensure they’re ambitious yet achievable. Looking forward to exploring these details further on Tuesday at 3:00 PM GST. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to cover beforehand. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain