Emily Churchill-Owen joins John Brown Media

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John Brown Media, part of Dentsu Aegis Network, has appointed Emily Churchill-Owen to the role of Deputy Editor. Emily most recently worked with The Media Network as Editorial Assistant and in her new role will be assisting Editor Lily Lawes in compiling the monthly Emirates Inflight entertainment (ICE) guides as well as working on creative ways to incorporate content that will engage and be of interest to the Emirates audience of passengers.

“I’ve had a fantastic time working for The Media Network,” says Emily. “I’m hugely excited to be joining John Brown Media and I can’t wait for the new challenges this role will bring.”

#GNTECH welcomes new Deputy Editor

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Online and print technology title #GNTECH, part of GN Media, has appointed Daanesh Kalyaniwalla to the role of Deputy Editor. Previously a freelance writer for the technology blog and monthly supplement, Daanesh will now be responsible for editorial content creation and production as well as their social media accounts.

“Technology has always been one of my greatest passions and I’m extremely happy that I’ve been appointed by #GNTECH to grow with the brand,” says Daanesh Kalyaniwalla, Deputy Editor, #GNTECH. “I take pride in being part of Gulf News Media and look forward to working with my wonderful team.”

Stylist Arabia welcomes new Editor

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Stylist Arabia, part of Arab Publishing Partners (APP), has appointed Alexandria Gouveia to the role of Editor. With over ten years of experience in print and digital media, in her new role she will oversee all editorial content, interviews and features for the monthly publication.

Volkswagen Middle East makes new appointment

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Volkswagen Middle East has appointed Bruno Gisquet to the role of Marketing Director. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Bruno previously worked with Infiniti Motor Company as the Director of Global Experiential Marketing and most recently as the Director Brand Academy. In his new role, he will lead and manage the development and marketing communications, as well as oversee the product marketing and volume planning for Volkswagen Middle East across the region.

“The Volkswagen brand is renowned for some of the most innovative campaigns and its product portfolio provides a strong canvas for creativity,” says Bruno. “My objective is to further the brand’s values and bring its persona to life across the region.”

Andrew Savvas, Brand Director, Volkswagen Middle East adds “Bruno Gisquet has driven exceptional brand campaigns on an international level, with an eye on results with a creative edge. He brings 17 years of international marketing experience with the group to Volkswagen Middle East, our customers can expect to benefit from his appointment with new and exciting product offerings and services.”

Shelly Mistry joins The Media Network

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The Media Network has appointed Shelly Mistry to the role of Editorial Assistant. Having previously assisted on a number of lifestyle publications including Citizen K Arabia and Citizen K Homme Arabia, part of Gulf News Publishing and a number of APP Media Group titles including The Rake Middle East, Revolution Middle East, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, Stylist Arabia and the Hello! group, she will now assist with all editorial including news and features for the B2B media platform. Shelly will also manage client relations with The Media Network’s Premium Members as well as help manage the website and social media content.

“Having previously worked in publishing, I have always looked to The Media Network for daily updates and happenings within the industry,” says Shelly. “I am delighted to join the region’s first media-exclusive communication platform and look forward to developing my career with the wonderful team.”

Mohammed Rayes joins Arab News

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Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has appointed Mohammed Rayes to the role of Resident Cartoonist. Rayes previously worked with Asharq Al-Awsat, London and more recently Okaz, Saudi Arabia. In his new role, he will be responsible for the all cartoon publication for Arab News on all its print and online media platforms.

“We are extremely pleased to have Mohammed Rayes join us,” says Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief, Arab News. “His cartoons truly have the ability to go beyond borders and I’m the creativity of this truly-talented and self-taught Saudi artist will be appreciated by readers of both our print and online editions.”

Daniel Higgins joins ITP

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ITP Publishing Group has welcomed Daniel Higgins to the role of Fashion Editor of Esquire Middle East. With experience in writing and styling, Daniel previously worked with The Telegraph, D’Marge and Recognise magazine in the UK and most recently Head of the Luxury and Style division for clients including; Caprice Holdings and Harry’s of London. In his new role, he will be overseeing all style content for the print, digital and event Esquire Middle East platforms as well as the Big Black Book.

Emma Farmer joins Custard Communications

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Events agency Custard Communications has appointed Emma Farmer to the role of General Manager. With over ten years of experience in events management, Emma previously worked with Centaur Media, UK as the Events Manager and most recently with Dubai Lynx as the Festival Director. In her new role, she will be joining the agency’s management team to oversee the strategic planning and representation of to meet their clients’ needs across the UAE.

“Strategically, now is the time for us to leverage our reputation and experience in the region to further strengthen our position as an industry leader,” says Nicola Holmes, Co-Founder, Custard Communications. “Emma has a fantastic track record and brings passion, strategic vision and clients’ needs to the heart of everything she does.”

Emma adds “I am very proud to be joining Custard, particularly at such a significant time for the company. I am looking forward to working with the team and driving the company forward.”

Abbi Mullan joins Aziza Communications

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Luxury lifestyle agency Aziza communications has welcomed Abbi Mullan to the role of Senior PR Executive. Abbi will work across a selection of fashion, beauty and F&B brands, including the Victoria’s Secret account and the upcoming KENZOxH&M launch event.

“The Aziza Communications team is ever expanding as we increase our service offerings, and investing in great talent is part of our growth strategy,” says Loubna Elfakri, Account Director, Aziza Communications. “We are thrilled to welcome Abbi to the team – not only is she a great content creator and communicator, but she has a sharp eye for detail and is bursting with ideas.”

TishTash welcomes Asha Yesudas and Sahrish Munir

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TishTash has appointed Asha Yesudas and Sahrish Munir to the role of Junior Account Executives.  Having joined TishTash, where they worked as Interns, Asha is a recent graduate from the American University of Sharjah with a degree in Business Management and Sahrish from Madonna University with a degree in Economics. In their new role, they will be working across beauty and lifestyle clients as well as supporting the Account Managers with media relations, influencer engagements and day-to-day client servicing activities.

“At TishTash, we are big believers of investing in talent,” says Natasha Hatherall-Shawe, Managing Director, TishTash. “We have trained Asha and Sahrish for the last five months and I couldn’t be more proud of their growth and how they have become an integral part of our team.”