IAS Media appoints New Vice President

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Dubai-based advertising company, International Advertising Services (IAS) Media has appointed Dana Ksaybi to the role of Vice President – Digital Division. With over six years of experience, Dana previously worked as Digital Solutions Specialist at Bayt.com, AMEinfo and most recently Thomson Reuters, where she provided digital solutions across the Reuters publications. In her new role, she will work closely with Vice President, Binu Matthew to handle the accounts for Reuters and The Washington Post with a focus on harnessing strategies and effective solutions to engage audiences with the regional titles.

“Established 25 years ago in the region, IAS Media continue to enjoy strong relationships with some of the World’s foremost publishers,” says Ali Asgar Mir, Founder and Managing Director, IAS Media. “Having Dana on board will greatly strengthen our ability to connect the region’s leading marketers and their agencies with these publishers.”

Sarah Hedley Hymers joins Conde Nast Traveller

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Conde Nast Traveller Middle East, part of APP Media Group has appointed Sarah Hedley Hymers to the role of Digital Director. With over 27 years of experience in journalism, Sarah previously worked with Ahlan! Group where she joined as Group Director and most recently held the position of Editorial Director. In her new role, she will oversee all digital operations for Conde Nast Traveller Middle East and develop creative strategies to execute across all digital platforms.

Grey Group promotes Nadim Khoury

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Global communications agency, Grey Group MENA has promoted Nadim Khoury to the role of Chief Executive Officer. With over 24 years of experience, Nadim previously worked with Saatchi & Saatchi as Account Director before joining Grey Group as Account Director and most recently held the position of Chief Operating Officer. Nadim will take on his new role in Dubai, where he will report to Nirvik Singh, Chairman and CEO, Grey Group Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and oversee the Grey Group’s operations across the MENA region.

“It is an incredible honour to lead the Grey office as the network embarks on its 100th year,” says Nadim Khoury, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Grey Group, MENA. I am committed to driving further growth in order to provide greater value to our clients, associates and stakeholders. I believe 2017 is shaping up to be a year of tremendous potential.”

TishTash welcomes Roxanne Mukhi

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Dubai-based PR agency, TishTash has appointed Roxanne Mukhi to the role of Account Manager. With over five years of PR and marketing experience, Roxanne was most recently Communications Manager at COPIA Group. In her new role, she will work on the agency’s portfolio of beauty, health and wellness clients, which include Detox Delight, L’Atelier Aquafitness, The White Room Spa and Fressko.

“I’m very excited to be joining TishTash, an agency which has significantly grown within the region, in the last five years,” says Roxanne. “TishTash has an exceptional reputation and an equally impressive portfolio of clients, and I look forward to working alongside these exciting brands!”

Pinpoint makes new appointment

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Dubai-based media company, Pinpoint Media Group has appointed Harshani Dinushika to the role of Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer. A graduate from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing with Philosophy, Harshani most recently worked with Noviplus as Marketing Assistant. In her new role, she will join and assist Pinpoint Media’s marketing team as well as work on digital projects.

“Pinpoint Media Group does everything from web development, to designing and publishing and I felt that joining this company would be a great opportunity for me to get a deep insight into the digital world and expand my set of skills,” says Harshani.

O2 welcomes new CEO

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Dubai-based integrated communications agency, O2 has appointed Sami Eid to the role of CEO. With over 18 years of experience in marketing and communications, Sami previously worked with Orbit Communications Company, CNBC Arabia and most recently with Bloom Holding. In his new role, he will oversee all of O2’s communications activities and work towards the agency’s growth with a focus on its flexibility, expert analysis and progressive approach towards its clients’ needs.

“As a boutique agency, O2 is not shackled by adherence to big holdings and as such we can reflect the agility and creativity needed for success in the local and regional markets,” says Sami.

Matt Fortune joins Jumeriah

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Dubai-based luxury brand Jumeirah has appointed Matt Fortune to the role of Cluster Social Media Manager. With over ten years of experience, Matt previously worked with Motivate Publishing as Web Editor for What’s On magazine and most recently with ITP Media Group as Head of Digital Content for Time Out magazine. In his new role, he will lead the content and social strategy for hotels and restaurants in the brand’s Dubai.

Meltwater promotes Christo Van Wyk

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Global media intelligence firm, Meltwater, has promoted Christo Van Wyk to the role of Area Director for India and the Middle East. With over eight years of experience, Christo joined Meltwater in 2009 as Client Relations Account Manager and was most recently Client Acquisition and Sales Consultant. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading Meltwater’s sales and customer service across the Middle East and India.

“I am looking forward to my new responsibilities and helping to grow our presence in the Middle East and India, which are both exciting markets,” says Christo. “With growing internet and mobile penetration and a tech savvy younger generation, companies in these markets are looking to maximise the value of data to reach new demographics and adapt their marketing strategies based on outside insights, which is where we come in.”

Votek makes new appointment

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Dubai-based software company, Votek has appointed Joanna Cousins to the role of Head of Communications and Business Development. With over six years of experience in client relations and business development, Joanna previously worked with Provocateur and most recently with Vii Dubai. In her new role, she will be handling the account for educational toy business line, Loujee as well as overseeing the branding, advertising and PR product displays and photo shoots for Votek’s clients across the GCC.

“It’s an exciting time to join Votek, with our products launching on different platforms and new products in the pipeline, using technology previously unseen in this region,” says Joanna. “I’m looking forward to engaging new and existing clients across the GCC to help them understand the benefits of our products and solutions and integrate them into their own business environment.”

TishTash makes new appointment

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Marwa Mohamed has joined TishTash Marketing and Public Relations as PR Assistant. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Communications, Marwa launched her own blog, The Beauty Bunny in 2014. In her new role, she will support the team in consolidating press coverage, pitching for features as well as assist in events and social media content writing.
“It was through her blog that we first noticed Marwa, so when we were looking for some support in the office, she felt like a natural fit,” says Natasha Hatherall-Shawe, Founder and Managing Director, TishTash Marketing and Public Relations. “We’re excited to have her on our team.”