Lucy Wildman joins OK! Middle East

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Former Group Beauty Editor at Gulf News Magazines, Lucy Wildman, has today joined ITP Publishing as Deputy Editor at OK! Middle East. Lucy, who first joined ITP in December 2005 as Fashion & Beauty Editor at Ahlan! Magazine, will be responsible for all fashion and beauty on the title, along with all the latest celebrity gossip.

“A fantastic opportunity at ITP was what brought me to Dubai for the first time eight years ago, and I am thrilled to be returning to the company for yet another incredible career opportunity as Deputy Editor of OK! Middle East,” says Lucy. “The magazine already boasts an amazing team, and I am very proud to be joining them on the biggest celebrity title in the region.”

 

New Account Manager joins The Qode

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Farah Zoghbi has been announced as the new PR Account Manager at The Qode. Bringing over four years of PR and Marketing experience within the luxury service industry in Dubai, Farah held various PR and Communications positions, working with leading brands including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and InterContinental Hotels. As a resident of Dubai since 2003, Farah has witnessed the dynamic growth of the industry, gaining local market experience during this time.

“I am very excited to be part of the dynamic team at The Qode,” says Farah. “With such a diverse portfolio of clients, this is a great opportunity to work on exciting projects and brands.”

New Editor joins The Dubai Mall Magazine

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Caroline Scott has joined NPI Media as the new Editor of The Dubai Mall Magazine. Formerly Deputy Editor of OK! Middle East, Caroline will oversee the day-to-day running of the magazine.

“I am delighted to be joining the talented team at The Dubai Mall Magazine at this exciting time of growth for the mall and the city’s fashion scene, as a whole,” says Caroline. “Coming from a luxury publishing background, I find myself in a happy new home and look forward to a bright and busy 2014.”

New Middle East PR Manager for Volkswagen

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Michelle Hogan has been announced as the new Middle East PR Manager for Volkswagen. Having lived in the region for over five years, Michelle is well acquainted with the Middle East market, and has extensive experience in both luxury and mass automotive segments.

“Volkswagen is a great company to work for and a respected global brand, I’m delighted to join the group,” says Michelle. “There are some really exciting things on the agenda for 2014 and I am looking forward to getting into my new role.”

Michelle will be based at the Dubai Airport Free Zone offices and is contactable at michelle.hogan@volkswagen.avme.ae / +971 (0)4 204 5888

A stylish farewell for Rebecca Kelsey

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After two years at Grazia Middle East, Fashion & Beauty Editor Rebecca Kelsey today steps down from her position as she prepares to return to the UK on November 30th.

“I have decided after two wonderful years on Grazia Middle East, and three in the Middle East, that it is time to return home to London to be with my husband,” says Rebecca. “It is with a heavy heart I leave Dubai, and I want to stress how much I have thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone.”

 

New Digital Editor for New You magazine

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New You magazine has appointed a new Digital Editor, Handan Darici, who will be responsible for the entire digital environment of New You magazine. Handan will oversee the running and design of the New You website, including administration and full content editing. She will also be responsible for managing the social media marketing to ensure cohesive brand integrity and the successful integration of all media platforms – including the online boutique that recently launched.

“As a Digital Editor and Social Media Strategist I design, manage and deliver e-commerce strategy for the optimum success of our online boutique. There is nothing like working in a field that has a genuine focus and is growing exponentially,” says Handan.

New Regional Managing Director for UM MENA

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Middle East Communication Network (MCN), has announced Chris Skinner as the new Regional Managing Director of UM MENA. A British national with more than 18 years’ industry experience, Skinner has worked in senior level positions at global agencies in some of the world’s most important media markets, including London and Hong Kong. He joins UM MENA after a six-year tenure at IPG’s Mediabrands in Hong Kong, where he led UM and Initiative as Managing Director and led integrated campaigns for The Coca-Cola Group, Boots International, Cathay Pacific, Exxon Mobil, MasterCard, CNN International and Microsoft, among others.

“Chris has an impressive track record of success and his key strengths of developing strategic campaigns, building diversity and additional services – including digital assets – as well as pushing the boundaries of service, content and integration will prove great assets to MCN,” says Ghassan Harfouche, Group CEO of MCN. “The high-level appointment is further proof that the keystone to MCN evolving its product offering is acquiring the best human capital available.”

Paul Katrib, who has been leading UM MENA for the past three years will be moving on to pursue other professional projects. “MCN would like to thank Paul for all his efforts and achievements during his longstanding tenure at the company and offer him their very best wishes for his future,” added Harfouche.

New Senior PR Exec for Venture Communications

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Charles Santhakumar has today joined the team at Venture Communications in the role of Senior PR Executive. Hailing from India, Charles has over seven years of PR experience in agencies including Edelman, Hanmer MSL and Vaishnavi Corporate Communications, and his new role at Venture Communications will be his first step in to the Middle East PR industry.

“I am very much looking forward to commencing my career in the Middle East and putting the experience I gained in India to good use,” says Charles. “I love to work under pressure and am looking forward to getting stuck in to this new role.”

Charles will look after the lifestyle, healthcare, hospitality and transportation accounts and can be contacted at charlessanthakumar@venture-com.com / +971 (0)56 744 7423

New Editor joins Mother, Baby & Child magazine

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Dina Maaty has today joined Mother, Baby & Child magazine as Editor, superseding Zaina Shihabi, who stepped down last month after relocating to Liverpool. With over five years of experience in the media industry, Dina has previously held both editorial and PR roles in leading lifestyle publications and government communication hubs in the US, Qatar and Egypt.

“I am delighted to join this publication which has been helping women in the UAE make a smooth transition into the world of parenting and motherhood,” says Dina. “I look forward to presenting readers with more quality content as expected from a magazine of this calibre.”

Will Rankin confirmed as Editor of Diners Club

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Will Rankin has been confirmed as the new Editor of Diners Club Magazine, an exciting new upmarket lifestyle magazine aimed exclusively at Diners Club’s 15,000 regional members. Will, who has been a journalist for twenty years, was previously launch editor of The Oath magazine, and is currently a freelance Editor who works across a number of titles including his own lifestyle website, Middleeastliving.com.

Will aims to encapsulate Diners Club ‘Belong’ philosophy by writing about lifestyle matters such as fashion, travel, motoring and fine dining… interviewing movers and shakers, explaining what it means to be part of the exclusive global club that is Diners Club.

“I launched Banker Middle East, so while I have financial understanding, this is surely a dream job for any journalist and includes the sexy end of the financial world,” says Will. “It should be a great read, and fun to compile. The publisher has massive enthusiasm, creativity and deep faith in the magazine.”

Contact will at will.rankin@cre8network.com