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Executive Search &
Strategic Hiring
Finding the people who make a difference. A selective, tailored search process for senior hires, specialist talent and business-critical roles.
INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE SEARCH & STRATEGIC PEOPLE ADVISORY
The people sideof what’s next.
From pivotal hires to the questions that shape growing teams, I bring independent judgment, hands-on support and a genuinely personal approach — with particular expertise in Tech, Data & AI.
01Senior partnerfrom first call to final decision
03Working languagesFrench · English · Arabic
04Ways to partnerSearch · Strategy · On-demand · HR
A PARTICULAR FOCUS ONTech & AI
THE PERSPECTIVE01 — 06
The right decision
isn't always a hire.
A good partner doesn't start by selling a solution.
Sometimes, it means finding the right person for a pivotal role. Sometimes, it's rethinking a role, challenging an assumption, or helping a founder make sense of a complex people decision.
DAL Partners was built for both. Independent thinking, honest conversations, and senior-level attention from beginning to end.
Discover my approachWHAT I DO02 — 06
FOUR WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER
More than search.
Flexible expertise for the decisions that matter — whether you're making a critical hire, building a function or navigating change.
Executive Search &
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Talent Strategy &
Advisory
Thinking before hiring. Objective perspective on team needs, role design, compensation and the people choices behind sustainable growth.
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On-Demand Talent
Partnership
Hands-on talent expertise when you need it, without the rigidity of a permanent hire. From an isolated challenge to a broader hiring project.
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People &
HR Advisory
A pragmatic sounding board for founders and growing teams on sensitive people matters, employee relationships and organizational transitions.
Legal matters requiring regulated legal advice are handled with appropriately qualified professionals.
Thinking about your own next move? Explore career conversations
HOW I WORKTHOUGHTFUL BY DESIGN
A CLEAR PROCESS. NEVER A FORMULA.
Human judgment.
Real involvement.
Every brief is different. What doesn't change is the level of attention, the willingness to challenge assumptions, and the responsibility I take for the work.
Listen before acting.
Understand the business, the people and the decision behind the initial request.
Ask the harder questions.
Refine the brief, test assumptions and bring an honest perspective — even when it means reconsidering a hire.
Do the work. Personally.
From research and assessment to practical advisory, stay directly involved rather than passing the relationship down a chain.
Care about what comes next.
Think beyond the immediate assignment and focus on decisions that stand the test of time.
HOW I WORK03 — 06
THE DAL PARTNERS DIFFERENCE
For the people
building
what’s next.
One senior partner. No hand-offs. No one-size-fits-all playbook. Just clear thinking, straight answers and genuine involvement in the outcome.
Let's work together01
Clarity over complexity.
Advice grounded in your actual business needs.
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Partnership over process.
A direct relationship with the person doing the work.
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Long-term over quick wins.
Decisions that still make sense after the hire.
HOW WE CAN ENGAGEA FLEXIBLE MODEL
Built around
your needs.
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A focused mandate
A confidential search or clearly scoped people advisory assignment.
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A project partnership
Targeted support for a hiring plan, organizational question or transition.
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Ongoing advisory
Trusted, on-demand perspective for founders and teams navigating growth.
THE PERSON BEHIND THE PRACTICE
PARIS-BASED · FOUNDER-LED
TRUSTED ADVISORY
TRUSTED ADVISORY
ABOUT THE FOUNDER04 — 06
LARA BOUNASSIF · FOUNDER
Expertise matters.
So does chemistry.
I believe good business relationships start with listening — and that the best advice comes from truly understanding the people behind a decision.
My background spans executive search, entrepreneurship and business law — a combination that helps me look beyond a job description. I work closely with founders and teams building in Tech and AI to navigate the people decisions that shape their businesses.
Direct, committed and deliberately hands-on, I believe in building trust through the quality of the work — and the honesty of the conversation.
A LITTLE MORE PERSONALLY
And beyond the work? I'm a mother of twins. They keep me curious, grounded, and constantly reminded that there's more to every person than what appears on paper.
WHAT I CARE ABOUT
Diversity & inclusion. New ways of working. And how people can do their best work, together.
HEC ParisUniversité Paris 1 Panthéon-SorbonneFR · EN · AR
WHERE I ADD VALUESELECTED ENVIRONMENTS
At the intersection
of people & progress.
Particularly close to founders building in Tech and AI, and to teams navigating their next stage of growth.
Tech & SaaSAI & Machine LearningData & ProductGrowth & Transformation
FOR INDIVIDUALSCAREER & TRANSITION CONVERSATIONS
AN OPEN CONVERSATION
Not every next step
starts with a job search.
Sometimes, it starts with a conversation.
If you're questioning your next move, considering a change of direction or simply looking for a fresh perspective on your career, I'm always open to a thoughtful exchange.
No predefined programme or one-size-fits-all answer. We can begin by exploring what's on your mind — and, if more in-depth support would be useful, discuss a tailored advisory engagement.
Start a conversation
Career reflectionProfessional transitionsNew directionsFresh perspective
AN INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOKMARKETS OF INTEREST
Paris-based.
Globally minded.
A boutique practice rooted in Paris, with a perspective that crosses borders.
A network-minded outlook and a particular interest in the founders, teams and talent shaping Tech, Data and AI across these markets.
01 / EUROPE
Paris · London · Berlin
02 / NORTH AMERICA
New York · San Francisco
03 / MIDDLE EAST & GULF
Beirut · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Riyadh · Doha
04 / ASIA
Singapore
Selected markets of interest. DAL Partners is based in Paris.
IN THEIR WORDS05 — 06
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE WORK
The relationships
say the most.
Beyond an assignment or a signed offer, what matters is the experience of working together — on both sides of the conversation.
From clients
01 / TRUST & PARTNERSHIP“Lara quickly understood our needs and found a candidate who hit the ground running. She’s thorough, responsive, and a true partner in recruitment.”
“Her understanding of our needs was exceptionally sharp, and the deeply human way she managed the process — including with candidates we didn’t select — meant we could trust her completely.”
“She knows how to ask the right questions, get to the point and maintain a human yet strategic approach.”
From candidates
02 / THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE“The process was genuinely enjoyable!”
“The process was already very efficient and fast.”
“Lara, you’re a genius!”
“You can feel that from your very first LinkedIn message.”
All feedback has been anonymized. Selected excerpts originally written in French have been translated into English.
BEFORE WE TALKA FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
A few things
worth knowing.
No rehearsed pitch. Just a clear conversation about what you need, and whether I can genuinely help.
Do you only work on executive hires?
No. I focus on business-critical decisions, which can include senior hires, hard-to-find specialists, people strategy and hands-on support for growing teams.
Can we work together without an open role?
Absolutely. Some of the most useful conversations happen before a role exists: exploring team design, compensation, succession, or whether hiring is the right answer at all.
Will I work directly with you?
Yes. DAL Partners is intentionally founder-led. You work directly with me throughout the engagement, with specialist support brought in where appropriate.
Can I get in touch about my own career?
Of course. Career questions do not always start with a job search. You're welcome to reach out for an exploratory conversation. If a more structured engagement makes sense, we can discuss an individual scope together.
Do you work beyond France?
DAL Partners is based in Paris and approaches international projects on a case-by-case basis. The cities listed on this site are markets of interest, not office locations.
What happens after our first conversation?
We clarify your context and goals. If there's a real fit, I'll suggest a tailored scope and way of working. If I don't think I'm the right partner, I'll say so.
LET'S CONNECT06 — 06
EVERY GOOD PARTNERSHIP BEGINS WITH A CONVERSATION
Something
on your mind?
Whether you have a role to fill, a team to shape, or simply a question worth exploring, I'd be glad to hear from you.
EMAIL
lara@dal-partners.com
LINKEDIN
Connect on LinkedIn
PARIS-BASED · INTERNATIONALLY MINDED