Kate Grevillé joins Q Communications

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Q Communications’ Abu Dhabi office has welcomed Kate Grevillé to the role of Middle East Director. Joining Q Communications from UK agency Tangerine, where she worked as Associate Director, Kate has over 10 years of experience in the communications industry and has lead global consumer campaigns for brands including Pizza Hut, Manchester United Soccer Schools and The North Face. Her new role will see Kate lead and grow Q Communications’ team in its recently launched Abu Dhabi office, she will be responsible for driving growth, managing client relations, day-to-day business operations and new business development, reporting to the agency’s Co-Founders and Directors, Katie Harvey and Elsa Roodt.

“Kate is hugely talented and brings with her some fantastic global experience which will be a valuable asset to Q Communications,” says Katie Harvey, Co-Founder and Director, Q Communications. “Her experience in the hospitality  sector specifically, is second to none and we’re delighted to have her on board.”

Kate adds “Q Communications has an exceptional reputation. The team is well known for running highly impactful campaigns which achieve meaningful results. The expansion into Abu Dhabi with the opening of Q Communications ME is the first stage of a wider expansion plan into the GCC. Abu Dhabi is a thriving business environment and offers so much opportunity , especially within the hospitality industry and in the digital arena.”

 

CPI Financial welcomes Jessica Combes

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Jessica Combes has joined CPI Financial as Editor of Finance ME. Jessica joins the magazine from Johannesburg, where she worked as a Journalist responsible for her own photographs, covering events and conducting interviews as well as creating digital media. As Editor of Finance ME, Jessica will be conducting interviews, attending events, liaising with PR companies and writing features. She will also be charged with the layout of the magazine which will involve working alongside the Finance ME sales division and designer.

“When the opportunity came to work with CPI Financial came, I grabbed it and everything seems to have happened incredibly quickly since,” says Jessica. “It’s a really exciting challenge. I’m fortunate enough to work closely with Georgina Enzer – she is so generous with her knowledge, experience and time.”

Fairmont appoints new Director of Sales and Marketing

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Hazem Aouad has joined Fairmont Dubai as Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 15  years of experience in hospitality, Hazen most recently held the position of Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai and Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah. As Director of Sales and Marketing, he will be responsible for the continuous development of Fairmont Dubai’s strategies in the market.

“I am thrilled to join Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI), a company that has shown significant and consistent growth year on year,” says Hazem. “I am looking forward to leading the Sales and Marketing team at Fairmont Dubai and very excited to take up this new challenge by building on the successes already achieved and developing the hotel’s strategies in the market.”