Dave Scott
About Dave Scott
Dave Scott serves as the Associate Director of Technology & Digital Contracts / Outsourced Recruitment at Salt in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With extensive experience in IT contracting and recruitment, he leads a team specializing in various technology sectors and focuses on expanding IT contract offerings in the Middle East.
Work at SALT
Dave Scott currently serves as the Associate Director for Technology & Digital Contracts and Outsourced Recruitment at Salt. He has held this position since 2024, working in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this role, he leads a team of tech and digital specialist consultants. His focus includes areas such as Enterprise Architecture, IT Project Management, and Cyber Security. Prior to this role, he was a Practice Lead at Salt, managing contracts in Technology & Digital from 2021 to 2023.
Previous Experience at Hays
Before joining Salt, Dave Scott worked at Hays, where he held multiple positions. He was a Recruitment Consultant specializing in IT Contracting from 2016 to 2018 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. He then advanced to Senior Consultant for a brief period in 2018. Following that, he served as a Senior Recruitment Consultant from 2018 to 2021 in the United Arab Emirates, focusing on IT Contracting.
Education and Expertise
Dave Scott completed his education at Lesmahagow High School, where he studied from 1997 to 2003. His expertise lies in recruitment within the technology sector, specifically in IT contracting. He specializes in delivering candidates across various disciplines, including technology, sales, creative, and marketing.
Background in Management
Prior to his recruitment career, Dave Scott worked at Ageas as a Deputy Manager from 2009 to 2016 in Glasgow. This role contributed to his management skills, which he later applied in his recruitment positions, particularly in leading teams and managing client relationships.
Focus on IT Contracting in the Middle East
In his current role, Dave Scott focuses on expanding IT Contract offerings across the Middle East region. He engages with clients who are undergoing Digitalisation Programmes and tightening Cyber Security measures, providing services that range from single hires to complete outsourcing solutions involving global enterprise engagement.