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Andrew Berridge joins Auxilium

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Dubai-based legal marketing and communications agency, Auxilium has appointed Andrew Berridge to the role of Account Manager. With ten years of experience working across national and multinational PR campaigns, Andrew previously worked in Singapore with Baldwin Boyle Shand as PR Consultant and most recently in the UAE with Cicero & Bernay. In his new role, he will be responsible for client consultation, strategic communications plans and content, as well as reputation management and new business generation.

“I am thrilled to join this exciting new agency, where I will work with an energetic and talented team,” says Andrew. “I look forward to developing some great ideas to support this pioneering concept for the GCC’s legal industry.”

New promotion at Shamal Communications

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Dubai-based independent and full service agency, Shamal Communications has promoted James Lakie to the role of General Manager following the launch of a new digital division and broadcasting division. Having joined Shamal Communications as Senior Account Manager, James has over 11 years of experience and most recently held the position of Account Director where he worked on both consumer and corporate accounts. In his new role, he will continue to manage and oversee the agency’s accounts across different industries.

“I’m looking forward to the added responsibility that this position carries, especially with the launch of our two new divisions,” says James. “Shamal has built a sterling reputation in the market over the last 12 years and continues to produce quality results for clients including, Arabian Travel Market, Seven Tides International and Al Hamra Real Estate Development and above all else provides an outstanding return on investment.”

New appointment at HOT Media

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Dubai-based publishing company, HOT Media Publishing has appointed Mohamed Galal to the role of Business Development Manager. With over nine years of experience, Mohamed previously worked with Motivate Publishing as Advertising Manager for Gulf Business magazine, with Crestcom as Senior Training and Business Development Manager and most recently with ATL Media as Advertising Manager – Sales. In his new role, he will work on increasing sales and revenue as well as finding new businesses for HOT Media and overseeing its markets in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon and Egypt.

“I’m excited to join HOT Media and be back in the media and publishing industry,” says Mohamed. “I look forward to working with the wonderful team at HOT Media and contributing towards making this year yet another outstanding year for the company.”

Gavin Gibbon joins Shamal Communications

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Dubai-based independent and full service agency, Shamal Communications has appointed Gavin Gibbon to the role of Senior Account Manager following the agency’s expansion and rebrand. With over 17 years of experience in journalism, PR and real estate, Gavin previously worked with ITP Media Group as Editor of Construction Week Online, OSN as PR Editor and most recently with Core Savills as PR and Communications Manager. In his new role, he will oversee all PR operations and work across the agency’s portfolio of clients across the region.

“Having worked with Shamal Communications during my time at ITP my decision to come on board was an easy one,” says Gavin. “The agency has an incredibly strong client base, with a passion to serve them well and foster good relationships with the media. Their ambitions also match my own and I am looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.”

New Contributing Columnist at Arab News

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John Defterios joins Arab News as a contributing Columnist for the newspaper’s print and digital platforms. With over 36 years of experience in Journalism, John currently works with CNN as Editor and Anchor of CNNMoney Emerging Markets, as well as hosts the Marketplace Middle East show. Arab News will now feature John’s content on Middle East markets and businesses as well as exclusive reports and interviews from Marketplace Middle East.

New Managing Editor at Entrepreneur ME

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Entrepreneur Middle East has appointed Tamara Pupic to the role of Managing Editor. Previously Editor of Arabian Business StartUp, part of ITP Media Group, Tamara reported on the developments across the MENA startup and SME industry. Prior to starting her career in journalism in 2012, she worked in the international trade policy development field with more focus on the World Trade Organisation law. She is also the founding President of Club Alpbach Belgrade, part of the European Forum Alpbach, a Vienna-based organisation fostering interdisciplinary dialog in education, business and politics. In the UAE, Tamara has also helped establish United World College, UAE National Committee, the regional branch of the London-headquartered organisation of 17 international colleges. In her new role, she will join the editorial team and work with the Editor-in-Chief, Aby Sam Thomas on Entrepreneur Middle East’s editorial content across its digital and print channels.

“As Managing Editor, Tamara will be working with me and my team at Entrepreneur Middle East to develop editorial content and further our presence across our print, web and social channels,” says Aby Sam Thomas, Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Middle East. “Tamara comes to us with a wealth of experience in the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem and I look forward to having her fresh ideas to help continue to differentiate the Entrepreneur Middle East brand and its mission.”

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!”