AI isn't just changing how you hire — it's already identifying your next leader before they've written their resume. Most organisations don't know it's happening yet.

In this episode, Lewis Maleh unpacks four data-backed signals reshaping executive hiring right now. Why 65% of hiring managers say AI-generated CVs are overwhelming their process. Why KPMG is warning that half of all tech teams will be non-human by 2027. Why LinkedIn data shows companies using AI strategically are 42% more likely to report hiring satisfaction. And why Wharton research proves AI can spot leadership potential long before a candidate even applies.

This isn't a conversation about whether AI is good or bad for hiring. It's about understanding what's actually happening — and what to do about it.

Whether you lead a business, manage talent, or are thinking about your next career move, this one is worth your attention.

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AI has made it easier than ever for candidates to produce a perfect-looking resume in minutes. The problem? Perfect doesn't mean honest.

Hiring managers are now wading through hundreds of AI-optimised CVs that clear every ATS filter — but don't reflect the real person behind them. And the uncomfortable truth is this: candidates aren't cheating. They're playing the game you created.

In this episode of Espresso With Lewis, Lewis Maleh — Founder & CEO of Bentley Lewis — breaks down what's really happening inside the hiring funnel right now:

• Why AI resumes are winning on paper and failing in interviews

• How junior employees with AI skills are out-earning their managers

• The most in-demand executive role most companies aren't hiring for yet

• The AI tools every hiring manager needs on their radar

• Why the fix isn't banning AI — it's rebuilding around human judgment

If you're a hiring manager, CHRO, or business leader trying to make sense of where recruitment is heading, this one's for you.

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Espresso With Lewis is a weekly series from Bentley Lewis — sharp thinking on leadership, hiring, and the future of work. New episode every week.

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Over the last few weeks, one question keeps coming up: Should I still move to the UAE?

The opportunity is real. Salaries are 40–100% higher than most home markets, with zero tax.

The UAE economy is growing faster than almost anywhere in the world, with over a million new jobs projected by 2030.

But since February 28th, everything feels different.

In this episode I share two real stories — a senior tech leader from Hong Kong who decided to move, and a candidate from London who paused their interview process. Same market. Same opportunity. Completely different decisions. Both right.

I also walk through the questions I'd ask anyone thinking about making this move right now — career, family, risk, timeline, financial cushion.

The opportunity is still there. The decision is more personal than ever.

I have been placing senior leaders globally for 16 years across Financial Services, Technology, Energy, Life Sciences, and Industrials in 40+ countries.

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Timestamps:

• 0:00 - The Core Dilemma

• 2:15 - Why is Everyone Talking About the UAE?

• 5:30 - The Shift in Sentiment

• 8:00 - What's Changed Since February 28th

• 10:20 - Case Study 1 (The Hong Kong Exec)

• 12:45 - Case Study 2 (The London Candidate)

• 14:30 - How to Decide for Yourself

• 16:15 - Final Thoughts

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