United Arab Emirates

Dubai

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Dubai

General information

We’re a fiercely individual agency that values people who think and see things differently. We’re located in the heart of Dubai’s Media City and have built a diverse, multi-disciplinary team; more than 25 brains from over 13 different nationalities. A unique group of writers, thinkers, designers, strategists, business leaders and data experts that have different backgrounds, cultures and ideas; but share a similar ambition—to craft bold, disruptive ideas that help brands stand out and connect with people.

Address

Dubai Media City Building 7, 3rd Floor Offices 330-332

Dubai,

Contact

Curtis Schmidt, President and Chief Growth Officer

+971 4 428 1395
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Dubai Media City Building 7 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Dubai Media City Building 7 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
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    Curtis Schmidt

    President & Chief Growth Officer MENA

    Background

    Curtis is a globally acclimatized and trusted marketing operator who excels in understanding critical topics for companies, brands and consumers. He combines data insight and strategic business development to identify and ringfence what matters at pace and precision, with agency and client-side successes in North America, Europe, China and the Middle East. After supporting growth initiatives (automotive focus) for the RAPP network, Curtis returns to RAPP to strategically lead RAPP MENA growth, capabilities, and brand relevancy.

    Why I'm At RAPP

    To help guide and grow the extreme diversity, talent and capabilities of our people in-line with the progressive vision of the RAPP network.

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    RAMZY HADDAD

    MANAGING EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Background

    An award-winning creative leader with more than 20 years of integrated advertising, communication and branding experience in the MENA region. Before joining RAPP as MD/ECD, Ramzy spearheaded the creative teams of some of the region’s top tier agencies, such as Wunderman, Y&R, Publicis, M&C Saatchi, and Webedia Arabia.

    Holding a Masters degree in advertising and communication arts from the prestigious ALBA university in Beirut. With more than 128 international awards and recognitions, he is a creative evangelist, a forum speaker, and a sitting jury member for many international advertising and design festivals.

    Why I'm At RAPP

    Working in a multi-cultural environment, rooted in local insights, and fueled by empathy. I love to be part of fierce team that uses refined analytics and data to create groundbreaking, memorable ideas that spark new conversations.

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    Karim Ibrahim

    Chief Operating Officer

    Background

    Karim boasts more than 20 years of Finance and operations experience across various industries and territories. In 2010, Karim joined the TPH group as Group CFO, based in Dubai, where he handled all financial aspects in GCC and Levant, including preparation of strategic financial planning, annual budgets, monthly and quarterly reviews and the oversight of several mergers and acquisitions. In August 2018, he was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of RAPP MENA, looking after the day-to-day administration and operation of the business.

    Why I'm At RAPP

    It’s a great pleasure to work for an agency that has an edge over others, with a great work environment and a team of passionate go-getters.

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    Rabih Sharara

    Automotive Business Director

    Background

    Rabih is a customer and brand focused professional with over 12 years of experience in building strategic alliances with business partners to drive sustainable business growth mainly in the automotive industry in the MENA region. His excellent skills for business development and revenue growth have been achieved by combining an entrepreneurial leadership style with innovated marketing to achieve business excellence.

    Why I'm At RAPP

    I joined, and am at RAPP to be a part of a fearless global individuals that lives by the philosophy of reshaping and changing the world.

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    Jessica Raby

    Group Account Director

    Background

    Jess has over 7 years of experience in marketing, and has been a key member of RAPP Dubai’s success for over 2 years. Originally from London, she uses her passion for clarity to deliver key client projects with great efficiency and attention to detail. With a CRM background, she uses this experience to perfect creative based on the consumer journey and mindset, truly putting people at the heart of every piece of work. Jess is well versed in a variety of marketing principles and clients, including print management, CRM, social and messaging strategy. She maintains a positive and calm attitude in every project she touches to ensure precision, and that the creative is truly inspired by insight.

    Why I'm At RAPP

    The people, their passion and our collective drive to create work that works. I have the pleasure to develop campaigns alongside truly individual and talented people, who bring a unique energy to every project and inspire me every day.

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    Aditya Subramaniam

    CRM & DIGITAL STRATEGY DIRECTOR

    Background

    With a strong experience design background, Aditya has spent the past 16 years at agencies and large MNCs in key roles across CRM, CX, digital transformation, marketing and advertising, in India and the Middle East. He is skilled in developing strategic initiatives that drive business value through customer experience and has successfully rolled out large scale programs in mass personalization, eCommerce, loyalty and digital innovation.​ Some of the brands he's worked on include Audi, Volkswagen, Castrol and British Petroleum, in addition to large banks and FCCG companies.

    Why I'm At RAPP

    I deeply admire RAPP’s ethos. Our inclusive and progressive culture, commitment to innovation and the principle of doing right by our brands, our clients and our people are all qualities that I resonate with and from day one I knew; this was the place for me.