HR Consultant

Gabriel P.Nathan

Over 40 years of strategic HR leadership across the Middle East & South Asia. Building world-class organizations and developing exceptional talent at the highest levels.

40+
Years Experience
450+
Organizations
6,000+
Staff Contracted
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Gabriel P. Nathan

HR Consultant

40+
Years
8+
Countries
XLRI
Alumni
1985
XLRI Post-Graduate
Executive Summary

Four Decades ofHR Excellence

A Senior HR executive with over forty years of Strategic & Operational responsibility spanning HR Strategy, Organizational Structuring, Strategic HR Business Support, Training and Development, Recruitment, Occupational Testing, Assessment and Development Centers, Organizational Development, Reward Management, Performance Management & Career Development.

Created and ran successful organizations providing the entire gamut of Human Resources offerings in Dubai for the Middle East region.

Banking & Finance
Global Operations
Strategic HR
Talent Development
Impact & Achievements

Notable Career Achievements

0+
Years of Experience
In Strategic & Operational HR Leadership
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Organizations Served
By Nathan & Nathan HR Consultancies
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Staff Contracted
Through Contract Staffing Operations
0+
Employees Grown
EmiratesNBD: 850 to 12,500 Staff
0B+
AED in AUM
Assets Under Management at EmiratesNBD
0+
UAE Nationals Trained
Nationalization Unit at EmiratesNBD

Received award for the successful setup and delivery of Emirates Islamic Bank

Established EmiratesNBD Consumer Finance Division — grew to 1+ Billion AED in AUM

Set up EmiratesNBD Private Bank — grew to 37+ Billion AED in AUM

Built the #1 performing Credit Card unit in the country at EmiratesNBD

Established EmiratesNBD Priority Bank — 150+ RMs, 28B AED in AUM, 750M profit

Set up EmiratesNBD branches in Saudi Arabia and Singapore

Managed Groups Career and Succession Planning — developed 60+ key individuals

Launched Leadership & Development programs across South Asia at ANZ Grindlays

Career Journey

Work Experience

2012 – 2024

HR Consultant

Nathan & Nathan Human Resources Consultancies

Dubai, UAE

  • Strategic Human Resources Consulting across large Corporates
  • Human Resources function outsourcing (Strategic HR & Operational HR)
  • Contract staffing of over 6,000 staff across the Middle East
  • HR Outsourcing and Payroll advisory
  • Payroll outsourcing to Fortune 500 companies covering Middle East
  • Implementation of AI-driven HR systems across organizations
1999 – 2012

Head – Human Resources Services

EmiratesNBD Bank & Emirates Islamic Bank

Dubai, UAE

  • Strategic HR Support & Business Unit HR Support
  • Resourcing and Manpower Planning
  • Performance Management & Reward Management
  • Assessment/Development Center
  • Career/Succession Planning
  • HR Administration (Payroll & Visa Services)
1996 – 1999

Senior Manager – Management Training & Development

ANZ Grindlays Bank

Mumbai, India · Middle East & South Asia

  • Leadership & Management Development
  • High Potential Officer Program
  • Graduate Trainee Recruitment across top management schools
1994 – 1996

Manager Resourcing – India

ANZ Grindlays Bank

India

  • Resourcing across all positions in India
  • Career & Succession Planning for South Asia
1991 – 1994

Assistant Manager – Training

ANZ Grindlays Bank

India

  • Training for Managerial staff
  • Training for Executive Staff
1988 – 1991

Assistant Personnel Officer

Larsen & Toubro Limited

India

  • Organization Development (O.D) Program
  • Reward Systems & Performance Appraisal
1985 – 1988

Personnel Officer

Sanmar Group

India

  • Recruitment of Junior staff
  • Remuneration, Reward, Payroll & Administration
What We Offer

Our Services

Comprehensive HR solutions tailored for organizations across the Middle East and beyond

HR Outsourcing

Outsource HR functions for compliance

Outsourced Payroll Services

Accurate and timely payroll management

HR Consultancy & Advisory

Align HR with business goals

PRO Services

Handle government paperwork with ease

AI & Digital Innovation

Transforming HR with Artificial Intelligence

Through Nathan Digital, a division of the Nathan Group, we are pioneering AI-powered platforms that redefine how organizations manage their workforce — automating processes, enabling smarter decisions, and scaling across 50+ countries.

40%
Reduction in HR Admin Time
85%
Less Manual Work
50+
Countries Served
35+
System Integrations

Powered by HRDirect — Next-Gen HRMS AI

A modern, powerful, and user-friendly HR system covering everything from workforce management to payroll. End-to-end automation across the HR lifecycle with real-time visibility, AI-powered efficiency, and compliance & security built in — modular, scalable, and globally deployable.

Explore Platform

Cut HR admin time by 40% with intelligent AI agents that learn, adapt, and execute tasks autonomously — like skilled digital team members.

Talent Screening AI

AI-powered agents automate candidate screening and enable intelligent interview assessments — eliminating manual shortlisting while hiring faster and smarter.

HR Administration AI

Streamline core HR operations with integrated AI agents that manage employee records, contract workflows, approvals, and document tracking with precision.

Payroll AI Agents

Automate payroll end-to-end — salary calculations, overtime monitoring, statutory deductions, and payslip generation — designed for multi-country compliance.

Employee Self-Service AI

Empower employees with AI agents that independently handle leave requests, attendance tracking, personal info updates, and claim filings — reducing HR workload.

Innovate. Automate. Elevate. — Nathan Digital gives you more than automation. A workforce that never sleeps, never forgets, and always learns.

Academic Background

Education & Certifications

Education

Post-Graduate in Human Resources Management

XLRI, India

1985

One of India's premier management institutions, renowned for HR excellence

Bachelor of Science

Loyola College, India

1981

Strong foundational education from one of India's finest institutions

Professional Certifications

2000

Accredited in MBTI

Dubai

2000

Level "A" Certification in Occupational Testing

The British Psychological Society, England

1999

Hermann Brain Dominance Instruments

Dubai

1999

Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ)

Saville & Holdsworth, Dubai

1998

Targeted Selection – Development Dimensions International

Pennsylvania, through ANZ Bank, Australia

1996

Assessment & Development Centers

Saville & Holdsworth, London

1995

Occupational Testing

Saville & Holdsworth, Australia

1995

PAPI, Work Style & Preference Inventory

P.A Consulting, Australia

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Interested in strategic HR consulting, staffing solutions, or exploring business opportunities? We'd love to hear from you.

Global Presence

Middle East

UAEKSAQatarOmanBahrainKuwait

Europe

UKNetherlandsIreland

Asia

SingaporeIndia

North America

CanadaUSA

Africa

KenyaSouth Africa

Oceania

Australia

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