Experience

LDX Digital
• United Arab Emirates
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• CEO

  • 2020 - Present


GDS International

• Saudi Arabia
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Divisional Director - North America

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Generate new clients across a number of different industries included but not limited to: IT, Marketing, FMCG, Retail, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, HR, Healthcare. Clients include: Coca cola, Nike, Uber, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Subway and 7-Eleven • Due to successful and strong immediate performance in the New York office, I was tasked with setting up a new division in Miami. After 2 months this turned into the most productive team internationally achieving 150% above target. • Manage complete client lifecycle - Prospect Potential C-Level clients through research, prospecting and networking, then build & nurture relationships through ongoing account management • Liaison with C-level & VP level Executives gathering key project information in regards to their specific challenges understanding this and connecting them with Agencies and Solution providers that can help roll out their projects more effectively. • Won the award for putting together the best Product of 2016 our Cybersecurity division which had clients on board such as: Amazon, Starbucks, Rite Aid, Citi group. • In charge of hiring and interviewing potential candidates for a number of different roles. • Managing a team of sales executives and product managers, executing 4 B2B projects per year delivering 30% of office revenue .• Consistently exceed annual and quarterly departmental goals for new and repeat business. Globally. Show less

• Divisional Director - EMEA & APAC

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Became the fastest scoring trainee, doing a deal within 4 days of being in the business.• Was promoted to manage a team of trainees after 10 months into the job and quickly turned them into the top performing team globally in the space of 4 months. • In charge of running our most profitable product of the year which was the Telecoms division, which had a repeat business rate of 80%• Facilitated new products and events in a number of different markets in EMEA, APAC region. • Garnered great international experience by visiting and closing in business in London, Dubai, Paris, Edinburgh, Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpar and Bangkok. Show less

• Project Director - CIO EMEA / ASIA

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  For 20 years, GDS International has partnered with organisations worldwide to help them achieve their critical business objectives and increase their revenue growth.We bring senior executives together, face-to-face, at exclusive summits, conferences, and on virtual private roundtables to advance their business for commercial success.

• Project Director NG Retail EU and Oil & Gas Africa

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  GDS International creates engagement opportunities for business, onsite and online. What does that actually, practically mean? It means we bring senior executives together, face-to-face, at exclusive summits, conferences, and on virtual private roundtables to advance their business for commercial success. We create tangible business opportunities: networking platforms that help to establish thought leaders, stay in touch with existing partners, and stay abreast of crucial market, technology and regulatory developments. We want to always be a trusted partner for our clients and our people. We listen to our clients, and use our collective knowledge, skills and products to build viable pipelines for business success. Most importantly, what we do works. In 2012, a massive 1791 clients gave us feedback on our summit products. 96.1% were satisfied or very satisfied with the summit, and a brilliant 92% would recommend our summits to others. Show less



eStrat Events

• Finland
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Project Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  - Responsible for putting together local and international events. Working with high level NGOs, Government Officials.- Quickly became the top sales rep within a couple of months.- Promoted to managing the sales team three months into the role. - Managing the Sales team, ensuring weekly and monthly KPIs and Targets are being hit.

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

  In charge of a Technology Enhanced Cities Summit in Cape Town. Really looking at key issues facing future cities. With a Specific focus on resolving challenges in the Education, Healthcare, Government and Business sectors. By collaborating with a range of different industries to overcome obstacles facing the African region as it rises to economic empowerment.Very quickly became the No.1 new business earner. Subsequently was promoted to running a sales team. Responsible for P&L of Middle East & Africa projects. Show less



VCCP

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Sales Marketing and Student Brand Manager - London

  • Sep 2010 - Mar 2013

  - In charge of facilitating events at high level London locations, VCCP one of the United Kingdom’s largest advertising agencies. - Became the #1 sales rep in the country 2 months into the role. - Rough hill was acquired by VCCP, at which point I was selected by some of the top members of the brand team to help guide and facilitate the new University Brand Manager role. - Promoted into a management after 5 months. - Advising senior management on new sales strategies and techniques to increase revenue globally. - Worked in collaboration with Brands such as Wrigley’s, Lynx and Nando's. - Marketing student events through Facebook and Instagram. - Worked with top venues like Fabric & Ministry of Sound. Show less