Georgina Enzer joins FinanceME

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Georgina Enzer has joined CPI Financial as Editor of FinanceME. Georgina was previously Editor of Oil & Gas Middle East magazine, in charge of the editorial content for the publication and arabianoilandgas.com website, as well as overseeing the publication’s Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook accounts. In her new role, Georgina will drive all of the editorial content for the magazine which focuses on the SME finance sector in the Middle East, and will be the force behind an editorial redesign.

“I am thoroughly enjoying working with CPI Financial,” says Georgina. “I can’t wait to help drive FinanceME forward in the region.”

Christina Sang joins Insignia PR

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Christina Sang has joined the Insignia PR team as Account Manager. Christina was previously with Esquire Financing Inc. in the Phillipines, where she set up the marketing team and managed business development initiatives.  Subsequently, she was appointed as Project Manager of the Office of the Chairman, and handled the Chairman’s private equity development projects. Prior to this, Christina worked for Emaar Hospitality Group with Armani Hotels and Resorts in Dubai, dealing with events in luxury, VIP and corporate segments, as well as spearheading the launch of At.mosphere for which she handled the communications and events.

“Christina is a true third culture kid of today,” says Gabriela Asquith, Director, Insignia PR. “Her versatile background and multi-lingual capacity keep Christina in the know and adaptable to emerging international trends.”

Annie Turnell joins Insignia PR

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Annie Turnell has joined Insignia PR as Account Executive. Prior to joining the team, Annie worked for BW&P, the executive search and selection company, recruiting specifically to the logistics and supply chain sector in the Middle East and South East Asia. Additionally, Annie previously operated in the retail market where she delivered client service for British clothing brand Jigsaw in the UK, before relocating to sister company Webster Holdings in Australia.

“Annie is a true digital native,” says Gabriela Asquith, Director, Insignia PR. “With unrivalled knowledge of consumer trends, journalistic methods and publishing demands, this enables her to provide our clients with impacting PR strategies to secure targeted coverage.”

Reem Maroun joins Insignia PR

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Reem Maroun has joined the Insignia PR team as Associate PR Director. Previously, Reem managed the PR for Midrar Investment Management Company in Jordan, and prior to this was with the ASDA’A Amman office on accounts that included Microsoft, Xpress Telecommunications, Miss Sixty and Visa International. Notably, Reem was pivotal to the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan, as part of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan’s Advance Protocol team.

“We are delighted to have Reem on board the team,” says Gabriela Asquith, Director, Insignia PR. “Not only does she boast excellent senior level media contacts, but she has a profound understanding of effective messaging to guarantee positive coverage in both Arabic and English speaking media across all channels.

Eva Glele joins Active PR

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Eva Glele has joined Active PR as Account Director. Eva joins the team from London, where she previously worked for Regus, the multinational corporation providing flexible workspaces, and was responsible for the design and implementation of corporate communication strategy across 28 MEA countries. Eva brings with her over 10 years of experience in domestic and global PR strategies in both agency and in-house roles, having worked across a range of B2B and B2C sectors.

‘I am very excited to have joined Active PR,” says Eva. “The team are truly a bunch of passionate and top-notch PR professionals, and I’m really looking forward to working closely with them and supporting in driving the agency’s growth ambitions. These are exciting times to join, and I can’t wait to bring my strategic thinking and international experience to further add value to our existing and upcoming clients.”

Sawsan Ghanem, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Active PR adds, “We are delighted to have Eva join our team. She is a very strategic addition and we believe that her vision, talent and experience will be key in further supporting our business growth.”

Jenny Fajutag joins Taj Palace Hotel Dubai

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Jenny Fajutag has been appointed as Marketing and Communications Manager for the Taj Palace Hotel Dubai. Jenny joins the Deira-based hotel from the Jumeirah Group where she was Marketing and PR Communication Executive, and in her new role, she will be promoting the Taj Palace Hotel as an active supporter of local events as well as a business and leisure hotel of choice for regional and international visitors.

“While services and operations are essential selling points, the image of the hotel is vital to ensure good publicity and sales,” says Ahmed Badawy, Acting General Manager, Taj Palace Hotel Dubai. “As a result, we are delighted to enlist the skills of Jenny in marketing the Taj Palace Hotel Dubai.”

Laura Coughlin to leave Explorer

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Explorer Editor Laura Coughlin has announced she will leave the title this week, with her last working day being tomorrow. Laura will stay in the Emirates and will be announcing her new role within the publishing sector shortly.

“After three and a half fantastic years of working at Explorer it’s time for a new challenge and a brand new adventure,” says Laura. “I feel exceptionally lucky to have worked with such talented people and I’ll always look back at my time there with such love and respect.”

Ankush Chibber joins Gulf Business

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Ankush Chibber has joined Motivate Publishing as Editor of Gulf Business. Ankush was previously based in India, where he was Executive Editor for Entrepreneur Magazine, and in his new role he will be breaking Middle East business and finance news.

“I feel privileged to have joined an amazing team of journalists at Gulf Business,” says Ankush. “It’s an exciting time to be in the region and we as a team are aiming to further grow the magazine’s readership here as well as expand its digital presence.”

Wissam Younane joins BNC Publishing

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Wissam Younane has joined the BNC Publishing team as Managing Partner. Previous Sales Director for ITP Publishing, Wissam will now act as Director for Entrepreneur Middle East, Entrepreneur Qatar and Entrepreneur AlArabiya and and will be corporately and commercially responsible for other company interests.

“Entrepreneurship in the Middle East has long been an interest of mine,” says Wissam. “My newest position as the Managing Partner of BNC Publishing acts as a vehicle to put my ambitions to work while simultaneously supporting the MENA business community through our various channels, both print and digital.”

Amit Kakkar joins ENVOGUE Events Management

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Amit Kakkar has joined ENVOGUE Events Management as Head of Events and PR in Dubai. For the previous four years, Amit has worked as Senior Manager at The Times of India in New Dehli, and in his new role, he will be involved in events-related consultancy, event planning and handling key PR accounts.

“I have seen ENVOGUE Events Management growing and executing events successfully in the Middle East, and I feel proud to be a part of it,” says Amit. “The events industry is something I always wanted to explore as a work field, and as the UAE is a country where global events now happen, I am committed to giving it my best.”