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.

RBBi welcomes Ryan Garner

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Digital marketing agency, Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi), has appointed Ryan Garner to the role of Head of Paid Media. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems from the University of Limerick, Ryan worked in Dublin with iProspect as Paid Search Account Director and most recently held the role of Head of Paid Search before moving to the UAE. In his new role, he will be responsible for the media offerings and in delivering regular improvements to drive media performance.

“At RBBi our mission has always been to do the right thing and to help promote digital excellence in the region,” says Caroline Dickin, Managing Director of Performance and Analytics, RBBi. “We are really excited to bring Ryan on board with his wealth of experience and insight. We are confident that he is going to play a pivotal role in helping our current and future client partners drive their media performance.”

Dubaiweek.ae welcomes Miles Buckeridge

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Dubaiweek.ae, part of Turrent Media has appointed Miles Buckeridge to the role of Features Editor. Currently studying at the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ) for a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Miles most recently worked as a Junior Writer at Conde Nast Traveller Middle East, part of ITP Media Group. In his new role, he will report on Dubai happenings and generate engaging video content.

“I am genuinely ecstatic to get a position with Dubaiweek.ae, it means working with an editorial team I have immense amounts of respect for, learning the craft of journalism the right way and being part of a parent organisation, One CMG that cares about its employees and is expanding further every day,” says Miles.

House of Comms welcomes New Account Director

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Integrated communications agency, House of Comms has appointed Alexia Lawrence-Jones to the role of Account Director. With over ten years of experience in the PR industry, Alexia previously worked in the UK with PR agencies such as Frank PR, Freuds and most recently with Hill + Knowlton Strategies where she worked across brands such as Mondelez and QVC. In her new role, she will join House of Comms’ senior management team and focus on delivering strategically led brands and digital communication solutions.

“After working in London for more than ten years, I was ready for a new challenge and when the opportunity at House of Comms came up, I knew this was the role for me,” says Alexia. “Having the opportunity to work in the UAE for one of the region’s most forward-thinking agencies was quite simply a no-brainer. The team is so passionate and creative and I can’t wait to get stuck in and help deliver some of the magic House of Comms is renowned for.”

In2 Consulting welcomes Lisa Flanagan

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Dubai-based strategic corporate communications consultancy, In2 Consulting has appointed Lisa Flanagan to the role of Senior Communications Consultant.  With experience in consumer and corporate brands, Lisa previously worked in the UK with companies such as Unilever and Cancer Research UK. In 2011, she moved to the UAE, where she worked with Jumeirah, Hakkasan and most recently with The Ritz-Carlton. In her new role, she will support Managing Partner, Anne Bleeker and her team in delivering business values through PR strategy and planning, account management, media relations and marketing.

“I am excited to be making the move back to agency and was drawn to In2 Consulting for both its exceptional track record in the hospitality sector and its unique approach to client management, which is extremely personalised and collaborative,” says Lisa. “I am looking forward to a new challenge and developing campaigns which have real impact on our client’s business.”

 

markettiers appoints new Account Executive

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Broadcast specialist agency, markettiers welcomes Hadeel Mansour to the role of Account Executive. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies from the American University of Sharjah, and a Baccalaureate in Economics and Social Studies from Lycee Francais Louis Massignon – Abu Dhabi, Hadeel most recently worked with noon.com as Customer Experience Coordinator, where she worked on planning and research. In her new role, she will work with clients across the region while using her trilingual skills in Arabic, English and French to sell stories and content to Arabic media, and enable the company to access Arabic audiences as well as gain recognition among native and expat communities.

“markettiers is a wonderful place to kick-start my career and I am grateful for having this opportunity,” says Hadeel. “What I respect most about markettiers is that it’s unique as it focuses on broadcast PR. I find it essential to work in an agency that emphasis on visual and videography as well as the PR aspect of things. I still have tons to learn and I am confident that the markettiers team will have a great impact on that.”