Meet Our Team

At ElevenEleven, our success is powered by our talented team based in Dubai.
We excel in connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations across the GCC and beyond, driven by integrity, innovation, and a profound deep local market expertise.


Chaya Malhotra
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Chaya is an expert within Recruitment having been in the industry for 25+ years. She has been a founding member of other successful businesses in the UK before launching ElevenEleven.
Her Recruitment industry knowledge and confidence and talent for building strong partnerships have been key to her success. Chaya understands the importance of a consultative and collaborative approach and is dedicated to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions as a trusted partner.
Chaya has a proven track record of success in recruitment internationally and has the expertise and business acumen to advise on the best possible solutions for your hiring needs and challenges.
Chaya enjoys fitness, cooking, travelling and is mum to two young adults.

Shuaib Saeed
Managing Director and Co-Founder
Coming from a legal and financial background in both the UK and UAE, Shuaib is conditioned to provide the highest levels of excellence to his clients. Having worked with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients throughout his professional career, he is equipped to deal with any scenario however complex or challenging it may seem.
Working in the corporate services and real estate sector for over a decade, Shuaib understands the importance of transparency and integrity. He will go the extra mile for his clients and for him, communication is essential for a long-lasting and trusted relationship.
As the Co-Founder and Managing Director at ElevenEleven, Shuaib leads from the front and ensures the needs of every client are not only met but exceeded.

Daisy Wastell
Recruitment Resourcer
With a robust background in recruitment and a deep understanding of the recruitment landscape, Daisy’s skillset helps her to connect the right opportunities with the right talent. Daisy brings a diverse skill set to her role as a Recruitment Resourcer with her experience across many sectors.
Daisy has the ability to cover several industries and she has the confidence and ability to work closely to help clients to help source, identify and engage with top tier talent for any business and to ensure client’s experience an efficient process from initial contact phase through to candidate placement.
This foundation has equipped Daisy with the tools necessary to excel in a dynamic environment, ensuring that she provides seamless support.
Her core strengths include leveraging sourcing techniques, excellent communication skills, integrity, and adaptability, all of which are key to her building strong and lasting professional relationships.

Kelum Dilesh
Marketing Manager
Kelum Dilesh is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience, having worked with small-medium enterprises and multinational e-commerce giants. He excels in driving technological innovation and digital transformations, with deep expertise in web technologies and digital marketing.
Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Kelum delivers robust, tailored solutions that enhance brand visibility and organizational growth.
Kelum specializes in creating engaging digital experiences. His background in web design, UI/UX development, and digital marketing supports the growth of ElevenELeven.