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Abu Dhabi

Masdar in Abu Dhabi is a global centre of excellence for renewable energy and clean technology. Masdar Free Zone is a special economic zone within Masdar that is focused on attracting international technology companies to set up operations. • Responsible for free zone operations, strategy and managing client relationships• Achieved significant growth in free zone size (110 to 450 companies) and an increase in revenue of +140% 2014 to 2016• Re-positioned the free zone… Show more Masdar in Abu Dhabi is a global centre of excellence for renewable energy and clean technology. Masdar Free Zone is a special economic zone within Masdar that is focused on attracting international technology companies to set up operations. • Responsible for free zone operations, strategy and managing client relationships• Achieved significant growth in free zone size (110 to 450 companies) and an increase in revenue of +140% 2014 to 2016• Re-positioned the free zone as a leading free zone for SME and start up companies.• Contributed to the ‘2016 Global Free Zone of the Year' award from the Financial Times fDi Magazine.• Created new revenue streams through the introduction of new licensing, leasing and employment services options.• Established relationships with international government trade organisations to attract companies to Masdar Free Zone from the Middle East, Europe, India, China and the United States• Improved customer service and operational effectiveness by introducing new systems and processes; CRM system, inbound contact centre, customer satisfaction survey and reporting tools • Manage relationships with key strategic companies including; Schneider Electric, China Power, Total, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Lockheed Martin. Show less

Abu Dhabi

Twofour54 is an economic cluster created by the Abu Dhabi government to develop the media industry in the UAE. Formed in 2008, the cluster is home to over 500 companies including Ubisoft, CNN, M&C Saatchi, Sky News Arabia and the Cartoon Network. • Formed and managed the Business Development and Community Relationship teams• Responsible for attracting 90 media and entertainment companies to set up operations• Led the negotiation of long term strategic agreements with Ubisoft and… Show more Twofour54 is an economic cluster created by the Abu Dhabi government to develop the media industry in the UAE. Formed in 2008, the cluster is home to over 500 companies including Ubisoft, CNN, M&C Saatchi, Sky News Arabia and the Cartoon Network. • Formed and managed the Business Development and Community Relationship teams• Responsible for attracting 90 media and entertainment companies to set up operations• Led the negotiation of long term strategic agreements with Ubisoft and the Cartoon Network for the formation of a training academy, production and animation studios, and 50 new employment positions• Delivered a new online platform to generate local business for twofour54 companies.• Managed the twofour54 business community including communications and networking events• Advisory Board Member for the Dubai World Games Expo 2010-2012 Show less

• UK channel marketing lead delivering integrated retail execution campaigns for all Microsoft products• Responsible for co-ordinating the UK retail marketing launch of Xbox 360 and Windows Vista• Member of the UK Entertainment management team, making commercial decisions and managing the day-to-day operations and profitability of the business unit• Managed cross group integration with the Windows, PC and Mobile teams to deliver a shared go to market plan and scorecard • Core… Show more • UK channel marketing lead delivering integrated retail execution campaigns for all Microsoft products• Responsible for co-ordinating the UK retail marketing launch of Xbox 360 and Windows Vista• Member of the UK Entertainment management team, making commercial decisions and managing the day-to-day operations and profitability of the business unit• Managed cross group integration with the Windows, PC and Mobile teams to deliver a shared go to market plan and scorecard • Core member of the UK manager excellence steering committee responsible for defining management best practice and training for the UK manager community.• Winner of an industry award (MCV Magazine) for the best UK channel marketing team in 2007. Show less

• Created and implemented trading strategies for Heinz at retail. • Supported the Sales and Business Unit Directors by executing pricing promotions and merchandising plans across the UK Sales Division.• Devised and implemented a trading plan which contributed to a reversal in brand share performance; value share growth = +2% NSV vs previous period.• Initiated a category management project in Tesco which delivered improved sales results through an expansion of the product range (+33%… Show more • Created and implemented trading strategies for Heinz at retail. • Supported the Sales and Business Unit Directors by executing pricing promotions and merchandising plans across the UK Sales Division.• Devised and implemented a trading plan which contributed to a reversal in brand share performance; value share growth = +2% NSV vs previous period.• Initiated a category management project in Tesco which delivered improved sales results through an expansion of the product range (+33% increase in NSV). Show less

Ba (Hons) Business Studies, Economics And Marketing

Included a one year under graduate placement with ICL UK Ltd

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