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95 marketing leaders named in brand roles in the trade press, and 5 faces who front the campaigns. Each page links to its sources; if one is about you, you can claim, correct or remove it.

E-commerce & retail 13

NameRoleCompanyReported
Jacopo GarinoMarketing Director, talabat UAEMarketing Director, talabat UAEtalabatJul 2026
Lara Al MasriSenior Brand Manager, talabat UAESenior Brand Manager, talabat UAEtalabatJul 2026
Sahar KhanVP of Marketing, BayutVP of Marketing, BayutBayutMay 2026
Julian MorbidelliDirector of Digital Growth and LoyaltyDirector of Digital Growth and LoyaltyCenomiMay 2026
Michelle WalshVP of Marketing and Communications, Majid Al FuttaimVP of Marketing and Communications, Majid Al FuttaimMall of the EmiratesNov 2025
Ahmad ChehadeChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerPanda RetailSept 2025
Medha KapurHead of Brand PartnershipsHead of Brand PartnershipsNamshiSept 2025
V. NandakumarDirector of Marketing and CommunicationsDirector of Marketing and CommunicationsLulu Group InternationalJun 2025
Mohmmed JefriChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerHungerStationJan 2025
Ankiet GulabaniDigital Marketing ManagerDigital Marketing ManagerSpinneysDec 2024
Katie SmithCreative Director, Ounass.aeCreative Director, Ounass.aeAl Tayer GroupAug 2024
Ahmad ChatilaDirector of Brand and CommunicationDirector of Brand and CommunicationHungerStationMay 2024
Sheila ChaibanChief Marketing Officer, Majid Al Futtaim RetailChief Marketing Officer, Majid Al Futtaim RetailCarrefour UAEFeb 2024
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Banking & finance 12

NameRoleCompanyReported
Julie SharovaGlobal Head of MarketingGlobal Head of MarketingAxiAug 2026
Rachel ConlanChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerBinanceSept 2025
Amina TaherChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerWio BankAug 2025
Mona Al GhurairGroup Head of Marketing and CommunicationsGroup Head of Marketing and CommunicationsMashreqFeb 2025
Suad MerchantGlobal Head of Brand, Partnerships, and Corporate CommunicationsGlobal Head of Brand, Partnerships, and Corporate CommunicationsMashreqOct 2024
Inas Abou SalemGlobal Head of Marketing Communications & BrandingGlobal Head of Marketing Communications & BrandingAbu Dhabi Islamic BankOct 2023
Moadh Rashad BukhashChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerEmirates NBDFeb 2023
Bader S. AlboqamiHead of Marketing and Customer ExperienceHead of Marketing and Customer ExperienceArab National BankOct 2022
Heba Al-TamimiGeneral Manager, Group CommunicationsGeneral Manager, Group CommunicationsQatar National BankOct 2022
Maryam Al BakerHead of Local Advertising, Group CommunicationsHead of Local Advertising, Group CommunicationsQatar National BankOct 2022
Srinu ChowhanVP of Marketing & GrowthVP of Marketing & GrowthBitOasisMay 2022
Haysam FahmyHead of Digital Marketing and PerformanceHead of Digital Marketing and PerformanceCommercial Bank of DubaiDec 2016
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Travel & hospitality 12

NameRoleCompanyReported
Habiba AllamHead of CreativeHead of CreativeCareemSept 2026
Essam AkhonbayVice President of MarketingVice President of MarketingSaudiaJun 2026
Osamah AlnuaiserSenior Vice President, Marketing & Corporate CommunicationsSenior Vice President, Marketing & Corporate CommunicationsRiyadh AirJun 2026
Yara AlMashharawiHead of Marketing and BrandingHead of Marketing and BrandingflynasJan 2026
Michelle LeeVP Brand and CommunicationsVP Brand and CommunicationsDubai AirportsOct 2025
Emma CampbellSector Marketing Department Director, DCT Abu DhabiSector Marketing Department Director, DCT Abu DhabiExperience Abu DhabiNov 2024
Erin KellySector Marketing Head, Culture, DCT Abu DhabiSector Marketing Head, Culture, DCT Abu DhabiExperience Abu DhabiNov 2024
Ghadeer KhubCreative and Production Department Director, DCT Abu DhabiCreative and Production Department Director, DCT Abu DhabiExperience Abu DhabiNov 2024
Nouf Mohamed Al-BoushelaibiExecutive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, DCT Abu DhabiExecutive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications, DCT Abu DhabiExperience Abu DhabiNov 2024
Sherif HosnyDirector of Marketing and Digital SalesDirector of Marketing and Digital SalesSalamAirJul 2024
Karim BidriMarketing Director, Atlantis DubaiMarketing Director, Atlantis DubaiAtlantis DubaiJun 2024
Michael GrieveChief Brand OfficerChief Brand OfficerJumeirahMay 2024
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Media & entertainment 9

NameRoleCompanyReported
Badr BourjiSenior Vice President - Marketing, Yas Island Abu DhabiSenior Vice President - Marketing, Yas Island Abu DhabiFerrari World Abu DhabiSept 2026
Teresa RioVP, Marketing & Brand, OSN+ & AnghamiVP, Marketing & Brand, OSN+ & AnghamiOSN NewsMar 2026
Taghrid AlSaeedExecutive Director of Marketing, Communications and EventsExecutive Director of Marketing, Communications and EventsMiral Asset ManagementMay 2025
Rania MasriChief Brand and Marcomms Officer, IMIChief Brand and Marcomms Officer, IMISky News ArabiaNov 2024
Salam KmeidHead of Content MarketingHead of Content MarketingAnghamiDec 2023
Jon BarberVice President of Marketing and CommunicationsVice President of Marketing and CommunicationsTECOM GroupSept 2023
Natasha Matos-HemingwayGroup Chief Commercial, Marketing & Product Officer (VOD, Global), ShahidGroup Chief Commercial, Marketing & Product Officer (VOD, Global), ShahidMBC GroupSept 2023
Rana NajjarHead of CreativeHead of CreativeAnghamiMar 2022
Athreyan SundararajanHead of Marketing, National Geographic Abu DhabiHead of Marketing, National Geographic Abu DhabiNational Geographic Abu DhabiMay 2014
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Automotive 5

NameRoleCompanyReported
Katib BelkhodjaMarketing Director, Al-Futtaim Lexus UAEMarketing Director, Al-Futtaim Lexus UAEAl-FuttaimApr 2026
Carla KlumpenaarGeneral Manager of Marketing, Communications and Interior Design, Al-Futtaim IKEAGeneral Manager of Marketing, Communications and Interior Design, Al-Futtaim IKEAAl-FuttaimFeb 2026
Akerho OghoghomehSenior Vice President of MarketingSenior Vice President of MarketingLucid Motors Saudi ArabiaSept 2025
Olivier BockenmeyerGlobal Head of BrandGlobal Head of BrandAl-FuttaimAug 2025
Saad AbdullahGeneral Manager, Marketing, Al-Futtaim Toyota & LexusGeneral Manager, Marketing, Al-Futtaim Toyota & LexusAl-FuttaimMar 2025

Telecom 5

NameRoleCompanyReported
Sabah Rabiah Al KuwariSenior Director Marketing Communications, Ooredoo QatarSenior Director Marketing Communications, Ooredoo QatarOoredooAug 2026
Hisham HendiChief Consumer Marketing and Sales OfficerChief Consumer Marketing and Sales OfficerMobilyMay 2024
Fares Hamad FaresVice President of Digital Communication and PlanningVice President of Digital Communication and Planninge&Jun 2022
Saadeddine NahasDirector of Digital CommunicationsDirector of Digital Communicationse&Jun 2022
Bilal AdhamChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerBatelcoNov 2021

Energy & industrial 4

NameRoleCompanyReported
Jacqueline ElboghdadiChief Marketing Officer, ADNOC DistributionChief Marketing Officer, ADNOC DistributionADNOCJul 2026
Youssef TahaSenior Vice President, Marketing and InnovationSenior Vice President, Marketing and InnovationBorougeDec 2025
Nermeen NegmHead of Marketing and Communications, Masdar CityHead of Marketing and Communications, Masdar CityMasdarOct 2023
Richard CrookesDirector, Global Brand & Marketing CommunicationsDirector, Global Brand & Marketing CommunicationsSABICSept 2019

Home & building 3

NameRoleCompanyReported
Ashish ParakhGroup Chief Sales and Marketing OfficerGroup Chief Sales and Marketing OfficerSobha RealtyMay 2025
Ghada AlRumayanGroup Chief Marketing OfficerGroup Chief Marketing OfficerROSHN GroupFeb 2025
Abed BibiChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerNakheelMar 2023

Business services 3

NameRoleCompanyReported
Shahir SirryGlobal Creative DirectorGlobal Creative DirectorAramexMar 2026
Daniel NussGlobal Marketing DirectorGlobal Marketing DirectorAramexJun 2025
Mike RichGroup Chief Marketing OfficerGroup Chief Marketing OfficerAramexJun 2025

Payments & fintech 2

NameRoleCompanyReported
Jugal ParyaniChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerTabbySept 2026
Zad Al MomaniBrand and Marketing ManagerBrand and Marketing ManagerZiinaOct 2024

Arts, venues & leisure 2

NameRoleCompanyReported
Muhammad BassrawiChief Marketing & Destination Officer, Qiddiya Investment CompanyChief Marketing & Destination Officer, Qiddiya Investment CompanyQiddiyaJul 2026
Lamya Rashid Al NuaimiDevelopment, Marketing and Communications DirectorDevelopment, Marketing and Communications DirectorLouvre Abu DhabiFeb 2025

Personal & home care 2

NameRoleCompanyReported
Nabil SleimanHead of Marketing CommunicationsHead of Marketing CommunicationsAlmaraiOct 2025
Zubair AhmadMarketing and International Sales DirectorMarketing and International Sales DirectorAl Islami FoodsJun 2024

Technology & software 1

NameRoleCompanyReported
Hazem BeshrHead of Marketing, botimHead of Marketing, botimAstra TechJan 2026

Beverages 1

NameRoleCompanyReported
Maha AminMarketing Manager, VimtoMarketing Manager, VimtoAujan Coca-Cola BeveragesFeb 2026

Food 1

NameRoleCompanyReported
Manuel WazenMarketing DirectorMarketing DirectorZaatar w ZeitOct 2025

Healthcare 1

NameRoleCompanyReported
Rory McEnteeChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerGymNationAug 2026

Other 19

NameRoleCompanyReported
Mohammed Yousef AbusaadaExecutive Vice President - Sales & MarketingExecutive Vice President - Sales & MarketingElectrical IndustriesSept 2026
Arvind SinghDirector of Sales & MarketingDirector of Sales & MarketingAl Bait HotelJul 2026
Sanjay MehtaGroup Director of Marketing, United DevelopersGroup Director of Marketing, United DevelopersPlace Vendôme MallJun 2026
Ramzan AlnoimiExecutive Director, Global Brand DivisionExecutive Director, Global Brand Divisionaljazeera.comFeb 2026
Denis GlibicDirector of Sales and MarketingDirector of Sales and MarketingShangri-La Hotel DubaiJan 2026
Stephanie-Alexandra ChartierGroup Head of Marketing, Wafi GroupGroup Head of Marketing, Wafi GroupWafi CityJul 2025
Mohammed AbdullaMarketing & Communications Manager, Centro SharjahMarketing & Communications Manager, Centro SharjahRotana HotelsJul 2025
Hamad AlsalmanVP, Marketing and Communications, Taiba InvestmentsVP, Marketing and Communications, Taiba InvestmentsDur HospitalityMay 2025
Sophie RyanHead of Communications, Marketing and BrandHead of Communications, Marketing and BrandDubai Racing ClubApr 2025
Karam HoarMarketing & Communication ManagerMarketing & Communication ManagerTashkeel DubaiFeb 2025
Rami ZahranChief Marketing and Communications OfficerChief Marketing and Communications OfficerMiddle East HealthcareJun 2024
Armand AndreaGroup Chief Marketing OfficerGroup Chief Marketing OfficerGaladari BrothersMay 2024
Alex MurrayDirector of CreativeDirector of CreativeProperty FinderJun 2023
Sevgi GurChief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing OfficerProperty FinderJun 2023
Sadia NooriHead of MarketingHead of MarketingSalamaOct 2022
Munir KhojaManaging Director, Marketing Communications, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors Saudi ArabiaManaging Director, Marketing Communications, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors Saudi ArabiaAbdul Latif JameelApr 2022
Banali MalhotraDirector - MarketingDirector - MarketingRAKBANKFeb 2022
Solange El RassiHead of public relations and corporate communicationsHead of public relations and corporate communicationsAl Aan TVFeb 2022
Ahmad NumanDirector of MarketingDirector of MarketingRas Al Khaimah Free Trade ZoneApr 2020
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Talent 5

Celebrities and creators named in campaigns and sponsorships. Who fronts rival brands right now.