The Public Relations and Communications Association Middle East & North Africa (PRCA MENA)ย is thrilled to announce the restructuring of the MENA Regional Board, a core initiative focused on boosting strategic direction and industry representation in the MENA region.
Industry sources added that MENA’s Regional Board serves as the guiding force behind PRCA MENA’s initiatives, ensuring alignment with industry standards and fostering excellence in the field of public relations and communications. The restructured board brings together a diverse mix of esteemed industry leaders, poised to infuse their collective expertise and insights to propel the organization to new heights.
The newly appointed members of the PRCA MENA Regional Board are:
- Ahmad Itani, Founder & CEO, Cicero & Bernay Communication Consultancy. Chairman, PRCA MENA
- Alexandre Beaulieu, Founder & CEO, TBWA DJAZ
- Claire Micheletti, Founder & Joint Managing Director, Cosmopole Consultancy
- Howard Kosky, CEO & Founder, Markettiers4DC
- Ibrahim Al Mutawa, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Jummar PR
- Imad Lahad, Managing Director, APCO Worldwide Dubai
- John Rynehart, Managing Director, Seven Media
- Joseph Nalloor, Discipline Lead – School of Communication, Murdoch University Dubai
- Kamal Taibi, Founder & CEO, StratรซusGroup
- Khaled Alshehhi, Executive Director Marketing and Communications at UAE Government Media Office
- Laureline Schwarz, Head of Global Corporate Communication, PR, Public Relations at Al-Futtaim Automotive
- Louay Al Samarrai โ Joint Managing Director, Co-Founder, Active (Digital. Marketing. Communications)
- Natalie Amos, Managing Director – Lifestyle MENA at Four Agency
- Natasha Hatherall-Shawe, Founder and CEO, TishTash Communications
- Nick Sandham, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Alshaya Group
- Petra B Spanko, Regional Director, Katch International
- Samantha Bartel, CEO & Managing Partner, Instinctif Partners MENA
James Hewes, CEO of PRCA stated “We are delighted to unveil the restructuring of our MENA Regional Board, signifying our commitment to championing excellence and innovation in the public relations and communications landscape across the MENA region. The wealth of knowledge and experience brought forth by our board members will be instrumental in shaping the future trajectory of our organization and advancing the profession as a whole.”
These professionals bring a rich tapestry of experiences and expertise to their roles, displaying a diverse mix of sectors and perspectives within the communications industry. PRCA MENA remains steadfast in its mission to advance the interests of the public relations and communications profession in the MENA region and beyond. The organization continues to serve as a catalyst for networking, learning, and professional development for industry practitioners at all levels.
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