Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wesley is a Business Development Lead with a focus on driving B2B growth across the GCC. He works closely with local and international companies looking to enter, scale, or operate efficiently in the UAE and wider region. At Connect Resources, he supports businesses with practical, compliant workforce and expansion solutions, taking a hands-on and commercial approach rather than a theoretical one. Wesley is deeply involved in modern outbound sales and lead generation, leveraging AI-driven tools such as Clay, Instantly AI, Pipedrive, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and Surfe to build targeted account lists, run personalised outbound campaigns, and turn conversations into qualified opportunities. He believes the combination of relationship-led selling and intelligent automation represents the future of B2B sales. Beyond commercial activity, he advises clients on market entry strategy, hiring structures, cost optimisation, and operational setup to support sustainable growth in the region. Areas of focus - Employer of Record (EOR) - Professional Employer Organization (PEO) - Payroll & visa outsourcing - 1-on-1 market entry & expansion advisory Core strengths - B2B relationship building & commercial strategy - AI-powered outbound & lead generation - Sales process design & execution - Global mobility & workforce solutions - Client advisory for regional expansion
Connect Resources enables high-growth tech companies and VC portfolios to hire, operate, and scale compliantly across the GCC. As Business Development Lead, I’m building and leading Connects regional Employer of Record practice - helping Series A–B founders, VCs, and ecosystem partners expand into Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and wider MENA without establishing local entities. Key focus areas: - Regional Expansion Strategy: Supporting global founders and VC portfolios with compliant hiring and market-entry solutions. - Ecosystem Partnerships: Establishing strategic alliances with VCs, accelerators, and law firms - Market Enablement: Delivering partner enablement sessions and founder roundtables to demystify EoR and local compliance. - Thought Leadership: Representing Connect in ecosystem events to strengthen brand visibility and trust in the region. My role sits at the intersection of relationships and results. I enjoy building long-term partnerships, opening new markets, and working closely with internal teams to make sure what’s promised commercially is delivered properly on the ground. I’m especially passionate about helping businesses move fast while staying compliant, reducing risk, and keeping things simple so leaders can focus on growth. If you’re looking to expand, hire, or streamline workforce operations in the region, I’m always happy to connect and exchange ideas.
Connect Resources is the UAE's leading recruitment and staffing agency in Dubai, and an official alliance of Randstad! I offer compliant workforce solutions, to both Global players and Local Enterprises looking to hire teams across the borders, making the process practical and simplifying the entire process.
Connect HR is 100% Real time Cloud HR and Payroll software. It's a complete scalable application where in you can add features as and when requirements arise. Designed to improve the employee service experience by creating positive touch points offering a win-win scenario for both the workforce and the organization. Customer on boarding, Employee management, HR Process management, Visa management, Document management, leave management, Time Attendance, Generate Payroll, Reports and much more.
Established in 2016 and based in Dubai UAE, Connect Group delivers efficient business services tailored for both individuals and companies operating in the region. Our mission is to empower businesses to grow and succeed across the Middle East by meeting their specific operational needs. The group comprises several specialized entities - such as Connect Resources for the staffing solutions and Connect FZ for the business set up services - along with Connect HR, C-UAE and others. Each service is customized to fit your goals, ensuring the support you need to elevate your business.