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Cheil MENA promotes Omar Al Jabi

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Cheil MENA has promoted Omar Al Jabi to the role of Executive Creative Director. Omar, who has held the role of Creative Director for the last two years, will continue to work on local and regional campaigns for brands such as Samsung, Coke Studio and Renault. His new role will also see him working closely with Cheil’s regional and global offices, in order to enhance creativity, inject new talent and expand the agency’s creative offerings and portfolio.

For further information, contact Adil Elaouad at adil@limelightprme.com / +971 (0)50 559 7522

Twitter CEO to step down

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Twitter’s Chief Executive Officer Dick Costolo is set to step down from his position on July 1, 2015, having been in the role since October, 2010. The former entrepreneur will remain on Twitter’s board of directors and the company has iterated that Costolo’s departure is his own decision to move on from his role, and that this move will have no financial impact for stakeholders. Former colleagues have praised Dick across Twitter, using the hashtag #ThankYouDickC.

While Twitter’s board hunt for a new permanent CEO, Jack Dorsay – a co-founder of the social networking site, as well as the first person to send a tweet when it launched in 2006 – will act as Interim Executive Officer.

OK! Middle East promotes Lucy Wildman

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OK! Middle East has promoted Lucy Wildman to the position of Acting Editor in the absense of Gemma White, who has commenced maternity leave. Lucy has over 12 years of experience in journalism in the UK as well as the UAE, and has been Deputy Editor of OK! Middle East since December 2013. In her new role as Acting Editor, she will oversee the day-to-day running of the magazine, as well as manage supplements and brand extensions.

For further information, contact Lucy Wildman at lucy.wildman@itp.com / +971 (0)4 444 3000

Dentsu Aegis welcomes Simon Woodward

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Simon Woodward has joined Dentsu Aegis Network as Head of Amplifi Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Having previous agency experience with Universal McCann, GroupM and Mindshare across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Simon was most recently Global Head of Agencies & Media Management at Microsoft Mobile Devices. In his new role, Simon will be based in Dubai reporting to Michael Nederlof and working with the teams of Abdalla Bibi, Head of Trading UAE and Siddhi Dhavale, Director of Amnet and Digital Buying.

“I am delighted to take this new role to lead such an integrated platform in MENA,” says Simon. “With the growing trends of convergence and globalisation, an agency’s media functionality needs to evolve beyond media efficiencies and rates. I believe Amplifi, which is structured to work collaboratively with our media, digital and technology partners, will bring out the best media performance and business outcomes through a cooperative approach.”

For further information, contact Sara Paye at sara.paye@dentsuaegis.com / +971 (0)4 447 4996

house of comms welcomes Marion Cordiner

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Dubai-based PR agency house of comms has welcomed Marion Cordiner to the role of Account Director. Having worked in PR, marketing and advertising in the UK and Australia, Marion has spent the the last four years at international consultancy Weber Shandwick Scotland. In her new role, Marion will take the strategic lead on some recent house of comms client wins, as well as leading the PR and social media teams across the region

“With the agency growing at a rate of more than 40% in 2015, the appointment of Marion was an extremely important one for the team,” says Kaja Weller, Director, house of comms. “Coming from the UK and having worked as part of a global agency for the span of her career, Marion brings with her impressive experience working with leading global brands while also having a focus on the management and development of PR teams across various sectors.”

Marion adds “I’m deeply passionate about PR, which really pulls its weight in the wider communications mix and I can’t wait to get involved in the industry in the Middle East.”

For further information, contact Marion at marion@houseofcomms.com / +971 (0)55 346 4988

 

Lena ter Laare joins The Dubai Mall Magazine

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Lena ter Laare has joined Emaar as Content and Publishing Manager of The Dubai Mall Magazine. Having previously worked as Editor in Chief of Good Housekeeping Middle East and launch phase Group Editor of Hello! Middle East, Hello! Indo-Arabia and Hello! Arabia at APP, Lena takes up her new role on The Dubai Mall publication that is published by Mediaquest.

For further details, contact Lena ter Larre on llaare@emaar.ae / +971 4 362 7737

Spread welcomes Anastasiya Golovatenko

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UAE-based public relations firm Spread Communications has welcomed Anastasiya Golovatenko to its team as Account Manager. Anastasiya brings to her new role a Master’s degree in Communications and Analytics, as well as over seven years of PR experience. As Account Manager, she will head up agency flagship accounts including Le Vault, LAYAL MAKAREM, DHI, Draw Link Group, ProTenders, Mundipharma and Elephant Nation. She will be responsible for maintaining key relationships with current clients and pursuing new business opportunities.

“Spread Communications is an ambitious, forward-thinking PR firm that puts clients at the heart of its operations,” says Anastasiya. “I’m proud to be part of the team and to be working with such an exciting portfolio of clients.”

Shamim Kassibawi, Managing Partner, Spread Communications adds “We’re at an exciting point right now with a roster of fantastic retainer clients and a strong team. The addition of Anastasiya is a catalyst for a further explosion of growth and I am delighted to have her join the team.”

For further information, contact Anastasiya Golovatenko at anastasiya@spreadcomms.com / +971 (0)55 404 0239

Sarah Hedley Hymers promoted at ITP Publishing

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Sarah Hedley Hymers has been promoted to the position of Editorial Director, Ahlan! Group. Having previously held the position of Group Editor, Ahlan! Group, Sarah will continue to oversee all titles including the flagship weekly Ahlan!, online portal Ahlan! LIVE, monthly title Ahlan! Qatar and the Hot 100 series. In addition, she will also focus on new projects and brand development.

For further information, please contact Sarah at sarah.hymers@itp.com / +971 (0)4 444 3368

Elegante magazine appoints new editor

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Maryan Abdinur has been appointed as the new Editor for Elegante magazine at Fly Media Advertising. Having previously contributed as a freelance Features Writer for Elegante, Maryan has also worked at MOJEH magazine as Junior Publishing Assistant and at Aziza Communications as in-house writer/PR Executive.

In her new role Maryan will take over from Diksha Vohra, who after two successful years with the title has stepped down. Mayan will oversee a team of contributors and edit all content across lifestyle subjects including leisure, sporting events, business, art, fashion and food.

“I am extremely excited to be taking on this new and exciting role,” says Maryan. “It is a title I really appreciate and am thankful to be given the opportunity.”

Samer Alloush joins OK! Middle East

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Samer Alloush has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at OK! Middle East. Samer has previously worked as Senior Sales Manager at ITP Publishing Group for the last three and a half years, working across titles including Refining & Petrochemicals ME, Oil & Gas ME, Utilities ME as well as Oil & Gas Al Arabiya.

In his new role at OK! Middle East he will sell advertising space, set events plans, work to reach sponsorship targets and build long-term relationships with clients.

“I am excited to start on a new title and one that is completely different from my previous position,” says Samer. “I always believe that you should not be afraid of change and I look forward to this new opportunity.”