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Olivia Cantillon joins Hello! Middle East

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Olivia Cantillon has joined the Hello! Middle East team as Writer & Stylist. Starting this week, Olivia takes on her new position from the UK, where she was previously Deputy Fashion Editor for Star magazine. In her new role, Olivia will be working across the title on fashion and beauty, interviews and celebrity stories.

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Hello! Middle East team and starting a wonderful new chapter,” says Olivia. “Working for such an incredible title is a total honour and I am so looking forward to the exciting challenge ahead.”

Patrick Fourniol joins Al-Futtaim Motors

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Patrick Fourniol has been appointed as Head of Marketing for Toyota at Al-Futtaim Motors. Patrick joins the team from Renault Germany, where he was Marketing Director for Renault since 2011, and prior to this held the position of VP Marketing Communications Worldwide. He brings extensive industry experience to his new role and the Toyota brand, having served four years at Toyota Marketing Europe as Regional Senior Manager Toyota Sales Operations until 2007.

“Toyota is a brand and company I know quite well and love working for, and is certainly the leading brand in the automotive world,” says Patrick. “I was impressed with Al-Futtaim Motors for both the size of its operation and its clear and ambitious vision.Toyota, Al-Futtaim group and the UAE as a country represent a promising platform for growth. Contributing to their further success is very exciting and rewarding for a passionate marketer like me.”

Jinith Joy joins Percept Gulf

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Jinith Joy has been appointed as the new PR Account Executive for Percept Gulf in Dubai. Jinith joins the team from Grace and Garbo, where she held the position of PR Executive, handling fashion, F&B and lifestyle clients. In her new position, Jinith will work with clients across fashion, lifestyle, sports, F&B, consumer, construction and interiors sectors. Her role will also include business development and client servicing.

“I am thrilled to be a part of an advertising and event firm,” says Jinith. “It’s challenging yet exciting to have the opportunity to gain a 360 degree understanding of brand image building.”

Selina Julien joins Hello! Middle East

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Selina Julien has been appointed as the new Editor of Hello! Middle East. Formerly Assistant Editor of UK celebrity weekly, NOW magazine, Selina most recently ghosted a number one best-selling autobiography. She brings to her new role an extensive understanding of the industry, from interviewing A-listers to managing talent as a celebrity publicist and agent.

“It’s a dream to edit such a prestigious brand,” says Selina. “Hello! Middle East is the jewel in the crown in this region, so I’m honoured to be taking the helm and working alongside the talented team at Motivate Publishing. I’m looking forward to working on some exciting brand partnerships and spoiling our readers with unrivalled access to celebrities and royals from this region and around the world.”

Paul Mampilli joins Noor Bank

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Noor Bank has appointed Paul Mampilli as Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications. Paul brings with him over 22 years of experience across marketing, advertising, media and corporate communication sectors, and has worked with global organisations including Visa, MasterCard, TBWA and BBDO. Most recently, Paul worked within the digital space at Publicis Groupe agency, where he dealt with leading financial organisations.

In his new role, Paul will be responsible for driving Noor’s visibility among key market segments and stakeholders. He is also mandated to raise the brand profile of Noor Investment Group and associate companies, strengthen and develop internal and external communications’ channels and drive insight-led marketing.

“Paul’s expertise and background is well-suited to support Noor’s continued growth and development,” says Ahmed Kalim, Deputy Group CEO, Noor Investment Group. “His diversified experience in branding, digital communication and reputation management will further enhance our efforts in building lasting relationships with our corporate, government, SME and individual customers. Paul’s talents will also be applied to Noor’s role in establishing Dubai as a key trade centre and global capital of the Islamic economy.”

Olivia Cuthbert leaves Concierge Abu Dhabi

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Olivia Cuthbert is stepping down from her role as Editor of Concierge Abu Dhabi. For the past two years, Olivia has overseen all content for NPI’s Concierge Abu Dhabi magazine. She now moves on to focus on freelance writing and editing projects in the UAE.

“After two years with the fantastic team at NPI, it’s time for a fresh challenge,” says Olivia. “I look forward to developing my abilities as a writer and editor across a range of titles and subjects.”

Amara Javed joins Symphony Style

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Amara Javed has been appointed as Social Media Manager for Symphony Style, and will handle social media strategy and content for e-commerce platform, bysymphony.com. Amara joins from the Landmark Group in Dubai, where she previously headed social media and handled blogging strategy for the group’s commerce venture, landmarkshops.com.

“I am very excited to be on board at Symphony Style,” says Amara. “It is such a vibrant team with many exciting prospects ahead. Working with luxury brands and social media are both passions of mine, so it’s always wonderful to be able to do what you love.”

Tom Norton joins Esquire Middle East

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Tom Norton has joined the team at Esquire Middle East as Digital Editor. Tom brings with him experience in both the men’s and lifestyle digital sector, having worked previously as a Staff Writer for maxim.co.uk in London. As previous Editor of Sound & Stage Middle East for over a year, Tom continues at ITP Publishing to oversee all digital editorial content for esquireme.com.

Gemma Champ joins La Femme

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Gemma Champ has been appointed as Acting Editor for La Femme, covering maternity leave for Pinpoint Media Group’s Group Editor, Jola Chudy. Working remotely from the UK, Gemma will oversee all content until Jola’s return on October 19, 2014. Having previously lived and worked in the UAE, Gemma has specialised editorial experience in luxury fashion for various UAE and international titles.

“I’m really looking forward to taking on such a beautiful magazine,” says Gemma. “La Femme has a genuine point of difference in an exciting women’s magazine market and I hope to maintain the high editorial standard that Jola Chudy has already set here.”

Sahira Ladha joins TCApr

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Sahira Ladha has joined the TCApr team as PR Manager. Formerly with GolinHarris as PR Manager in Dubai, Sahira led key blue chip accounts for the agency. In her new position, Sahira will manage TCApr’s two main clients – Monte–Carlo SBM and Constance Hotels and Resorts, along with handling the English copywriting and media relations.

“I am very pleased to have joined this small team of talented professionals at TCApr,” says Sahira. “We are keen to deliver the best to our clients and cater to the growing demands of PR for the luxury hospitality industry.”