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A seasoned Operations and Procurement Executive within Media Production with over 25 years of comprehensive experience across the Marketing, Media Production, and Activation Procurement sectors, delivering end-to-end brand activation solutions, cost reduction and successful project implementations for global brands, to drive increased revenue and market share. Strong people-centred leadership, operational and financial acumen combined with extensive management, media and procurement expertise have led to notable achievements leading to significant savings and millions of dollars added to the bottom line. I consider myself to be well-positioned to add measurable value to any organisation seeking a results-driven professional to develop, mentor and lead cross-functional teams, and collaborate with stakeholders in developing and implementing business/brand growth strategies.---------------Specialisation: Delivering top-tier brand activations, events, and market growth initiatives, boasting significant savings, business growth and campaign success through innovative and strategic solutions.---------------Market Experience: Dubai, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (GCC Markets), South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Pakistan, Egypt, Morocco and Lebanon.---------------Clients/Brands: Saudi Snacks | Pepsi | Unilever | GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) | RB (Reckitt Benckiser) | Estee Lauder | Nestle | PMI (Philip Morris International) | Coke (Coca-Cola) | Kellogg’s | Massmart / WalmartAREAS OF STRENGTH➡ People-centred Leadership - Fostering trust-based relationships for driving engagement, synergy and Innovation.➡ Innovative Ideation - Delivering brand activation success through engaging and memorable experiences.➡ Communication - Promoting, directing and reporting at all levels with clarity, mindfulness and persuasive influence.PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE➡ Brand Activations & Project Management (Global) - Executing engaging brand activations and managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and within budget to meet and exceed expected outcomes.➡ Strategic Marketing and Planning - Achieving significant market penetration and revenue growth by identifying emerging trends and crafting innovative marketing strategies that align with organizational objectives.➡ General Operations & Process Management - Enhancing operational efficiency and productivity through the implementation of best practices, process improvements, and effective resource allocation.See my CV for additional information.