Amanda Turnbull
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LinkedIn User
Strategic acumen, vision, courage, commercial guts, creative instinct, emotional intelligence, cultural dexterity, versatility, personal strength, resilience, integrity, generosity, superb eloquence and gravitas ... are all words that come to mind when thinking of Amanda. And the list of her amazing qualities - all in one person - could continue. Amanda is an exceptional executive with vast knowledge of the media industry, who leads with energy and passion in complex geo-political markets. What stands out for me is her incredible ability to inject the organisation with vision and a sense of purpose, as well as focus, action and pragmatism, taking people with her and creating an inclusive environment that galvanises culturally diverse teams towards the bravest and most ambitious goals. Amanda is one of those rare, enlightened leaders who can shape the business and truly make a difference. Amanda makes the impossible possible. Amanda is simply the best. ANYONE would be lucky to have her in their leadership teams.
Hester Wheeley
I have worked with Amanda for many years supporting her and her team. Amanda is a sales person through and through - always looking to maximise every commercial opportunity and never giving up. Great focus and energy, and really good at keeping her team motivated. Good fun too!
LinkedIn User
Strategic acumen, vision, courage, commercial guts, creative instinct, emotional intelligence, cultural dexterity, versatility, personal strength, resilience, integrity, generosity, superb eloquence and gravitas ... are all words that come to mind when thinking of Amanda. And the list of her amazing qualities - all in one person - could continue. Amanda is an exceptional executive with vast knowledge of the media industry, who leads with energy and passion in complex geo-political markets. What stands out for me is her incredible ability to inject the organisation with vision and a sense of purpose, as well as focus, action and pragmatism, taking people with her and creating an inclusive environment that galvanises culturally diverse teams towards the bravest and most ambitious goals. Amanda is one of those rare, enlightened leaders who can shape the business and truly make a difference. Amanda makes the impossible possible. Amanda is simply the best. ANYONE would be lucky to have her in their leadership teams.
Hester Wheeley
I have worked with Amanda for many years supporting her and her team. Amanda is a sales person through and through - always looking to maximise every commercial opportunity and never giving up. Great focus and energy, and really good at keeping her team motivated. Good fun too!
LinkedIn User
Strategic acumen, vision, courage, commercial guts, creative instinct, emotional intelligence, cultural dexterity, versatility, personal strength, resilience, integrity, generosity, superb eloquence and gravitas ... are all words that come to mind when thinking of Amanda. And the list of her amazing qualities - all in one person - could continue. Amanda is an exceptional executive with vast knowledge of the media industry, who leads with energy and passion in complex geo-political markets. What stands out for me is her incredible ability to inject the organisation with vision and a sense of purpose, as well as focus, action and pragmatism, taking people with her and creating an inclusive environment that galvanises culturally diverse teams towards the bravest and most ambitious goals. Amanda is one of those rare, enlightened leaders who can shape the business and truly make a difference. Amanda makes the impossible possible. Amanda is simply the best. ANYONE would be lucky to have her in their leadership teams.
Hester Wheeley
I have worked with Amanda for many years supporting her and her team. Amanda is a sales person through and through - always looking to maximise every commercial opportunity and never giving up. Great focus and energy, and really good at keeping her team motivated. Good fun too!
LinkedIn User
Strategic acumen, vision, courage, commercial guts, creative instinct, emotional intelligence, cultural dexterity, versatility, personal strength, resilience, integrity, generosity, superb eloquence and gravitas ... are all words that come to mind when thinking of Amanda. And the list of her amazing qualities - all in one person - could continue. Amanda is an exceptional executive with vast knowledge of the media industry, who leads with energy and passion in complex geo-political markets. What stands out for me is her incredible ability to inject the organisation with vision and a sense of purpose, as well as focus, action and pragmatism, taking people with her and creating an inclusive environment that galvanises culturally diverse teams towards the bravest and most ambitious goals. Amanda is one of those rare, enlightened leaders who can shape the business and truly make a difference. Amanda makes the impossible possible. Amanda is simply the best. ANYONE would be lucky to have her in their leadership teams.
Hester Wheeley
I have worked with Amanda for many years supporting her and her team. Amanda is a sales person through and through - always looking to maximise every commercial opportunity and never giving up. Great focus and energy, and really good at keeping her team motivated. Good fun too!
Experience
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Rise Studios
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United Arab Emirates
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and CEO
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Oct 2022 - Present
Amanda is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rise Studios, an entertainment company driving investment into content throughout the Middle East and North Africa. She is responsible for the development and growth of Rise Studios, where she executes the overall business plan, implements strategic partnerships, and ensures continued business evolution. Amanda is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rise Studios, an entertainment company driving investment into content throughout the Middle East and North Africa. She is responsible for the development and growth of Rise Studios, where she executes the overall business plan, implements strategic partnerships, and ensures continued business evolution.
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Amanda Turnbull Associates
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Co Founder and CEO
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Jan 2021 - Present
Providing strategic development and advisory services for government, multinationals, and GCC companies in the media, culture and entertainment sectors. With a specific focus on driving change management, digital transformation and thus value creation. Providing strategic development and advisory services for government, multinationals, and GCC companies in the media, culture and entertainment sectors. With a specific focus on driving change management, digital transformation and thus value creation.
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Discovery Inc
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President and General Manager
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May 2014 - Dec 2020
Responsible for spearheading the strategic development of Discovery's business across Middle East, Africa and Turkey, exploring innovative and creative ideas to ensure long term growth, while maximizing multiplatform revenues. (Pay TV, FTA, Digital, Merchandising, Licensing, Location Based Entertainment, Ad Sales, Affiliate Distribution Partnerships). Responsible for spearheading the strategic development of Discovery's business across Middle East, Africa and Turkey, exploring innovative and creative ideas to ensure long term growth, while maximizing multiplatform revenues. (Pay TV, FTA, Digital, Merchandising, Licensing, Location Based Entertainment, Ad Sales, Affiliate Distribution Partnerships).
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Hearst UK
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Group Publishing Director, Luxury Group
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Dec 2012 - Dec 2013
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Director, Integrated Marketing, Communications and Commercial Partnerships
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Nov 2011 - Dec 2012
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Director, Client Service
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Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
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Director, Advertising Sales, Emerging Markets
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Sep 2007 - Oct 2010
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South China Morning Post SCMP
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Hong Kong
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Marketing and Communications
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Sep 2002 - Jun 2007
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Founder and Director
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Jan 2001 - Aug 2002
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Managing Director
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1999 - 2000
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Sales and Marketing Director
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1998 - 1999
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Associate Publisher
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May 1995 - Dec 1997
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Marketing Director
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1994 - 1995
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Sales and Marketing Manager
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1993 - 1994
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Time Inc. UK
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Graduate Business Management Trainee, then Marketing Executive
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1989 - 1991
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Education
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1986 - 1989
Cambridge University
MA, History -
2021 - 2021
Financial Times Non Executive Director Diploma
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2017 - 2019
Hult International Business School
EMBA -
2010 - 2010
European Television and Media Management Academy
European Media Executive Leadership Programme -
1998 - 1998
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Strategic Marketing and Finance -
Tudor Hall School
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