Anchal Kalra

Anchal, a Senior Principal at Alchemy Search, combines a human-first mindset with strategic expertise to connect top talent with leading organizations. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Arabic (read and write), her deep regional understanding comes from 30 years in the GCC, having been born and raised in Dubai.

Anchal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and believes successful recruitment is a blend of strategy, speed, transparent communication, and strong head-hunting skills. She views recruitment as a dynamic and exciting field where no two days are the same. The constant problem-solving and the variety of roles, candidates, and companies keep her engaged and motivated.

"I joke that I didn't choose recruitment; it chose me, and I've never looked back. The idea that a single placement can change the course of someone's life is a powerful driver. It’s what makes this career so rewarding."

"What sets Alchemy apart is our foundation of genuine human connection. We are not just filling roles. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we dedicate ourselves to understanding the unique needs of both our clients and our talent. That commitment to care, clarity and building long-term partnerships is our core difference."

Approach to recruitment: A successful recruitment process blends a “human-first mindset” as the key ingredient with a consultative approach, speed, transparent communication, and strong head-hunting expertise.

Dubai highlights: Growing up here, what I’ve always loved most is diversity. It’s a city where countless cultures, nationalities and backgrounds come together and that spirit of openness is what makes Dubai so special.

Specializing in:

• CFO
• Finance Director
• Heads of Finance   
• Senior Finance Manager and Finance Manager
• Commercial Finance and Finance Business Partners
• Restructuring and Corporate Finance
• Heads of Strategy and Strategy Manager
• M&A Managers and Analysts
• Internal & External Audit
• Treasury Management
• Finance Transformation

Recent Placements:

• Finance Director – Manufacturing, Trading
• Finance Manager – Hospitality, Professional Services, Media
• Financial Controller – Logistics
• Head of Finance – Marketing
• Finance Business Partner – IT
• Sr. Financial Reporting Analyst – Construction
• Sr. Financial Accountant – FMCG, Technology