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Launching The Marketing Society GCC Awards 2025
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Join us for a relaxed and informal evening with fellow members of The Marketing Society.
This get-together is all about creating
Date
30 April 2026Event Review
The Changemakers Impact Conference | Review | UAE
Inspirational talks, insightful stories, impactful lessons and invigorating networking - a review of The Marketing Society Changemakers Conference UAE.
News
15 Senior Women Selected for Inaugural Leadership Accelerator by Think Equal
The Marketing Society UAE has announced the 15 outstanding candidates chosen for the first cohort of The Leadership Accelerator by Think Equal, following a rigorous multi-stage selection process.
Latest Video
Leading Voices with Tricia Weener
Leading Voices with Tricia Weener
Annual Lecture UAE 2026
Annual Lecture UAE 2026
The Marketing Society UAE 10th Anniversary
The Marketing Society UAE 10th Anniversary
Creativity Will Save Our Planet
Creativity Will Save Our Planet
Meet the members
Regional board
Ula Bieganska
Head of Marketing, Lego MEA
Ula Bieganska, Head of Marketing, Lego MEA
Hanan Eissa
Vice President Marketing & PR- Atlantis Dubai
Hanan Eissa, Vice President Marketing & PR Atlantis Dubai has over 23 years of work experience in the marketing landscape
Ebru Tuygun
GVGL Managing Director | IWBD Founder and Chairwoman
Ebru is the Managing Director of GVGL - Good Vibes Good Life - Global Marketing Management company
Craig Borthwick
Partner, Lightblue
Craig is an award-winning marketing professional with 18 years global experience and agency leadership.
Mark Adams
"An Entrepreneur, Investor & Board Advisor who's changing our world by boosting economic growth."
Cherry Gore
Annie Arsane
Head of Business Marketing, TikTok MENAP
Kate Midttun
CEO, Acorn Strategy
Kate has 20 years of experience in strategic marketing consulting with a specialisation in destination marketing.
Emma Cantwell
Marcomms Advisor, Lecturer
Faheem Ahamed
Group Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, G42 & The Marketing Society, Vice Chair, UAE
An effects-based strategic communications practitioner with 26 years of experience in influencing hearts and minds
Marwa Kaabour
Group Head of Marketing & Corporate Communication, Al Masaood Group
Marwa Kaabour is a CMO-level executive and an international best-selling author.
Aly Tawfik
Area Marketing Director, Red Bull & The Marketing Society, Vice Chair, UAE
Aly has over 20 years of experience in marketing representing companies such as Henkel, Mars Inc., and The Coca-Cola Company.
Anja Petrovski
Chief People Officer at Al Nabooda Automobiles
Anja is a seasoned marketer with over 19 years of experience in the advertising industry and has made history as the first female Marketing and PR Director of Volkswagen Middle East.
Neda Shelton
Head of Marketing and Communications at Solutions Plus
Charles Awad
Chief Brand Officer of Majid Al Futtaim - Holding
Amina Taher
CMO Wio Bank PJSC & The Marketing Society, UAE, Chair
Amina Taher has almost 20 years of experience in brand, communication, and marketing, both internationally and in the United Arab Emirates.
Mohammed Ismaeel Hameedaldin
Partner, TOUGHLOVE Advisors & The Marketing Society GCC, Chair
A Business Leader, a Product & Brand Marketer, a Mentor and a passionate People Leader.
Interviews
Board Member Interview with Craig Borthwick
An interview from our new UAE board member, Craig Borthwick, Partner at LIGHTBLUE.
Board Member Interview with Ebru Tuygun
We are delighted to bring to you an interview from our new UAE board member Ebru Tuygun, Chairwoman, International Women Board of...
Board Member Interview with Emma Cantwell
Member Interview with Emma Cantwell, Director of Marketing and Communications, Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence.