New International Sales Director at The MediaVantage

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The MediaVantage has appointed Dan Qayyum to the role of International Sales Director. With over 16 years of sales experience, Dan previously worked in the UK with Phones4U as Store Manager before moving to the UAE where he most recently worked with BSA Consultants as Senior Manager Sales Operations. In his new role, he will be responsible for hiring and training the sales staff while managing sales operations as well as securing new business and media acquisitions. He will also focus on reaching new heights in the company’s international media capabilities and expertise.

“I’m pleased to have made this move at a time when the industry is evolving faster than ever,” says Dan. “The MediaVantage has an outstanding reputation within the media industry for expert delivery and my experience with international media enables me to accelerate the company’s growth and help place ourselves at the top of the media representation industry in the region.”

Solutions Leisure welcomes Lucy Perrott

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Solutions Leisure has appointed Lucy Perrott to the role of Group PR and Communication Manager. Lucy previously worked with COPIA as Communications Manager, where she managed campaigns such as CATCH Dubai, Sass Café and Blue Marlin Ibiza Dubai. She most recently worked with Seven Media as PR Director and handled a number of clients including Jumeirah Restaurant Group, Nando’s KSA and INGLOT. In her new role, she will drive campaigns using creative tactics and forward-thinking strategies, while leading her team and educating them on communication and PR content.

“I aspire to see the world through my work, providing game-changing approaches across public relations, digital platforms and communication in a fierce, dynamic and fast-paced industry,” says Lucy. “As one of the most well-respected, fast-growing groups in the Middle East, I look forward to making an impact in a company I can grow with.”

LIGHTBLUE* appoints new Partner

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Dubai-based experiential agency, LIGHTBLUE* has promoted Craig Borthwick to the role of Partner. Craig joined LIGHTBLUE* in 2012 as Account Director and most recently held the role of Client Services Director, where he worked with brands such as Adidas, Heineken and Mercedes. In his new role, he will commit to offering brands an integrated approach with experiential marketing and help expand and build relationships with global brands.

“I will focus on solidifying LIGHTBLUE*’s position as a true MENA agency and fortify our relationship with global enterprises that wish to widen their reach across the region, while increasing our own offering with a regional focus,” says Craig.

UM MENA promotes Antoine Challita

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UM MENA has promoted Antoine Challita to the role of General Manager Dubai. With 12 years of industry experience in client development and business performance management, Antoine joined UM Dubai in 2013 as Regional Business Director. In his new role, he will oversee all key account teams and their operations as well as ensure the creation of strategies and business growth.

“Antoine’s aptitude and contributions have been invaluable and he embodies so many of the wonderful traits of our company,” says Zubair S. Siddiqui, Managing Director, UM UAE. “His innovative thinking and vision will continue to enhance the strategic direction, growth and profitability of our office, in line with UM’s credo of better science, better art and better outcomes.”

Vogue Arabia appoints new Fashion Director

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Vogue Arabia has appointed Katie Trotter to the role of Fashion Director. With over ten years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, Katie previously worked with Alexander McQueen and most recently with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, part of ITP Media Group, where she worked on photo shoots, editorial, feature writing, branded content and film. In her new role, she will oversee all fashion content for the monthly publication across the region.

“I am deeply honoured to have joined the accomplished team at Vogue Arabia and look forward to driving, and creating innovative as well as  thought-provoking content for a region so close to my heart,” says Katie.