Pragma Group welcomes Aleksandar Josipovic

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Investment management company, Pragma Group has appointed Aleksandar Josipovic to the role of Marketing and Communications Manager. With over 15 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing and brand management, Aleksandar previously worked with New Life Media Group and most recently with Atelier M Restaurant, where he held the role of Head of Sales, Marketing and Communications at both agencies. In his new role, he will manage Pragma’s management and business development arm, White Label and work together with its team in marketing, sales, business development, communications, events and promotions.

“Personally I believe that we should always be open to the amazing changes which are occurring in the field that interests you,” says Aleksandar. “I am extremely happy that Pragma Group was interested in me as much as I am them.”

New Account Manager at markettiers

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Broadcast specialist agency, markettiers welcomes Hashem Awamleh to the role of Account Manager. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Amman Al Ahleya University, Hashem previously worked with Asda’a, Action Global Communications and most recently with O2 Ad Agency. In his new role, he will supervise video shoots, help craft campaigns for clients and sell interview opportunities as well as content to media.

House of Comms makes new appointment

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Dubai-based integrated marketing agency, House of Comms has appointed Hanan Kasmi to the role of Junior Arabic Assistant. As a recent graduate from the University of Algiers, Hanan holds a bachelors degree in Marketing and in her role, she will be leveraging her Arabic language and media relations skills to support the agency’s integrated divisions with Arabic copywriting, campaigns, social media and events.

“Joining an agency like House of Comms has been my goal since I graduated from university,” says Hanan. “With a growing list of dream clients and a super creative environment, I am motivated to always deliver the best work!”

Assaad Kassis takes on new role at UM MENA

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UM MENA has appointed Assaad Kassis to the role of General Manager of its Saudi Arabia office. Having joined UM MENA’s Dubai office in 2010, Assaad most recently held the role of Regional Business Director, where he managed brands such as L’Oreal, Hershey’s and The Coca-Cola Company. In his new role, he will focus on growing the local business of UM MENA by augmenting the implementation of their product services for existing client business and simultaneously focusing on new acquisition. He will also work on ensuring UM’s regional client teams have heightened on-ground presence and are consistently plugged in with the local Saudi Arabian market.

“I can’t think of a better candidate than Assaad to lead our Saudi Arabia office at a time where our focus will be to continue strengthening our product line for local partners and expand our operations,” says Joe Nicolas, Regional Managing Director, UM MENA. “This is also an extremely exciting change for our Saudi Arabia office as Assaad has proven to be highly pragmatic and an organisational visionary and he will definitely be taking that with him in his new role.”

SOCIATE welcomes new PR Assistant and Copywriter

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Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, SOCIATE has appointed Nichole Miranda to the role of PR Assistant and Copywriter. Nichole has previously worked with publications such as Gulf News, Diners Club and Read magazine. In her new role, she will work on creating engaging content and assisting the PR team with a variety tasks.

“While I majored in public relations at university, I’ve always played for team journalist and I am looking forward to learning a wealth of new skills at SOCIATE,” says Nichole. “My colleagues are a brilliant bunch who tirelessly make a group effort, every day, to support the company. I’m incredibly excited to be working with this homegrown brand.”

FP7/DXB appoints new Managing Director

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Full service advertising agency, FP7/DXB has appointed Jon Marchant to the role of Managing Director. Jon most recently worked with McCann Central UK, where he held the roles of Managing Director and Board Director. In his new role, he will focus on meeting FP7/DXB’s growth goals as well as building on its reputation for creative solutions and campaigns.

“FP7 are a brilliant and talented bunch who have proved time and again that brave creativity and commercial effectiveness go hand in hand,” says Jon. “I’m super-excited to be leading the charge, as we look to further enhance and evolve the agency’s offering and act as trusted advisors to our impressive array of clients.”

New appointment at Spark*

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Creative and branding agency, Spark* has appointed Nadine Abboud to the role of Director of Client Services. With over 15 years of integrated marketing and communications experience, Nadine has worked across several international and government clients including Mövenpick Hotels, Emirates Airlines and Unilever, where she formulated and executed marketing communication plans. In her new role, she will be responsible for providing the client servicing team with direction and support as well as overseeing campaign execution and working closely with all Spark* clients as their strategic advisor.

“I am delighted to be joining the dynamic team at Spark* – one that lives and breathes communication just as I have done throughout my career,” says Nadine. “Together we aim to have a significant impact by harnessing the power of excellent ideas for the benefit of our clients.”

SOCIATE makes new appointment

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Dubai-based marketing and PR agency, SOCIATE has appointed Tazeen Jafri to the role of PR Executive and Storyscaper. Tazeen previously worked with Matrix PR as Public Relations and Social Media Assistant, and most recently with Catalyst Arts Entertainment as Public Relations and Communications Assistant. In her new role, she will work on evolving traditional storytelling as well as establishing relationships with clients, developing pitches and executing communication plans. She will also focus on creating social media calendars, reports and blogs.

“I believe that PR professionals are born with the role,” says Tazeen. “It takes a certain amount of grit and passion to see the beauty in the chaos that is Public Relations. It’s a great sense of self-fulfillment when you’re a part of a supportive team who are always available to help in lifting the load.”

Sarah Garden joins Harper’s Bazaar Arabia

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Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, part of ITP Media Group has appointed Sarah Garden to the role of Digital Editor. Having joined ITP Media Group in 2015, Sarah most recently worked with ShortList Dubai and ShortList Abu Dhabi. In her new role, she will be responsible for harpersbazaararabia.com and the associated social media channels, overseeing the brand’s editorial and video content.

The National appoints new Senior Business Correspondent

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Abu Dhabi-based newspaper, The National has appointed Sarah Townsend to the role of Senior Business Correspondent. Sarah most recently worked at Arabian Business, part of ITP Media Group and previously worked in the UK on a number of business publications including, Property Week, Third Sector, Financial Times and The Daily Telegraph. In her new role, she will join the business desk and focus on topics related to the aviation, law and real estate industries as well as assist the team with other projects when required.

“I am really excited to join The National’s business desk at a time when the newspaper has recently relaunched and is expanding with new journalists and more global coverage,” says Sarah. “I look forward to developing in the new role.”