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15 October 2026Event Review
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Inspirational talks, insightful stories, impactful lessons and invigorating networking - a review of The Marketing Society Changemakers Conference UAE.
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The Marketing Society GCC Awards Shortlist 2026
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for The Marketing Society GCC Awards 2026. Celebrating marketing driving growth.
Latest Video
Show & Tell | AI in real-world marketing
Show & Tell | AI in real-world marketing
Leading Voices with Chris Baréz-Brown
Leading Voices with Chris Baréz-Brown
Leading Voices with Tricia Weener
Leading Voices with Tricia Weener
Annual Lecture UAE 2026
Annual Lecture UAE 2026
Meet the members
Member Interview with Natalie Shardan
Natalie Shardan is the GM of Serviceplan Group Middle East with more than 13 years of experience in the ad industry
Interview with IBM iX's Calvin Hart
Grampy founder says, a 'bubble-gum' trumps a 'brick mindset' when it comes to digital transformation
Meet Dubai member Miret Padovani
What is your most hated business expression? To "think outside the box."
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
Member Interview with Jessica Llarena
Member Interview with Jessica Llarena, Mobile Ecommerce Leader, Ex Decathlon
Member Interview with Ben Thomas
Member Interview with Ben Thomas, Creative Director, JWI
Member Interview with Madelina Cretu
Member Interview with Madelina Cretu, Marketing Director, Ex Alcatel-Lucent