Jad Hindy

Seasoned executive with twenty years of experience in business setup, startups, marketing, communication and brand building across the Middle East and North Africa region. Worked on some of the biggest brands in the MENA Region (Saudi Telecom, Jawwy, Ooredoo (Qtel), du, Etisalat, P&G, Virgin Mobile, Red Bull, Unilever, Qatar National Bank, McDonald's, EmiratesNBD, Aspire, Careem, Qatar Museum Authority...). Known for his passion for digital communication in general and social media in specific, having helped several brands adopt relationship marketing and online customer care solutions. Serial entrepreneur with several successful exists having founded 123vouchers in 2008, Netizency in 2011, ColNewMedia in 2013 and Engaged Brands in 2014. Member of the board of directors and director of events at TiE.​ Specialties: Business operations and management, integrated communications, community development, brand building, social media, digital strategy.​ Expertise in Middle East North African Markets, as well as other emerging markets (founded ColNewMedia in 2013, a media agency in Colombia). Possesses​ extensive general management experience including staff management, budget and business planning, training & development, business strategy, financial management, and operations.