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.
Gabriel P. Nathan
HR Consultant
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.
Notable Career Achievements
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
Work Experience
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
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)
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
Manager Resourcing – India
ANZ Grindlays Bank
India
- Resourcing across all positions in India
- Career & Succession Planning for South Asia
Assistant Manager – Training
ANZ Grindlays Bank
India
- Training for Managerial staff
- Training for Executive Staff
Assistant Personnel Officer
Larsen & Toubro Limited
India
- Organization Development (O.D) Program
- Reward Systems & Performance Appraisal
Personnel Officer
Sanmar Group
India
- Recruitment of Junior staff
- Remuneration, Reward, Payroll & Administration
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
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.
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.
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.
Education & Certifications
Education
Post-Graduate in Human Resources Management
XLRI, India
One of India's premier management institutions, renowned for HR excellence
Bachelor of Science
Loyola College, India
Strong foundational education from one of India's finest institutions
Professional Certifications
Accredited in MBTI
Dubai
Level "A" Certification in Occupational Testing
The British Psychological Society, England
Hermann Brain Dominance Instruments
Dubai
Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ)
Saville & Holdsworth, Dubai
Targeted Selection – Development Dimensions International
Pennsylvania, through ANZ Bank, Australia
Assessment & Development Centers
Saville & Holdsworth, London
Occupational Testing
Saville & Holdsworth, Australia
PAPI, Work Style & Preference Inventory
P.A Consulting, Australia
Let's Connect
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