WOW Awards Middle East 2024 Experiential Marketing Awards Jury Revealed!

by  Komal Darji Business Events | July 12, 2024 | News

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The WOW Awards Middle East, the premier business and recognition platform in Asia for Experiential Marketing, MICE, Live Entertainment, and the Wedding industry, is set to take place at Conrad Dubai on September 19, 2024. This prestigious event, now in its second edition, promises an exceptional celebration, unifying the experiential sector in the region.

For over 15 years WOW Awards has been Asia’s largest business recognition platform for the Experiential, Live Entertainment, MICE, and Wedding Industry. WOW Awards last year awarded over 150+ events across the entire spectrum of the industry and stands as the nexus for networking, learning and inspiration.

With a two-phased judging process by jury members, audited and validated by EY, awards will be announced across 44 categories during the glittering ceremony. Each Jury member is selected from complementing backgrounds with extensive experience in the industry to ensure complete transparency in the judging process. Jury members are particularly very knowledgeable and thus have an upper hand in deciding the most deserving winner. 

As you prepare to showcase your best work in the event and experiential domain, aiming to bring home the coveted accolades, let's introduce you to the esteemed Experiential Marketing Jury.

Experiential Marketing known as Group A is all about Campaigns, Events, Activities, Initiatives of brands, corporations, associations, government bodies, etc. for the purpose of promotion, communication, and marketing. Experiential Marketing Awards have 18 categories which will be judged by a panel of expert jury members. 

The esteemed Jury of Experiential Marketing Group are:

Avinash Ratta, CEO & Managing Director, Grainvelocity

Avinash Ratta is the CEO & MD of Grainvelocity, a pioneering and integrated ‘Growth Project Management and Executive Consulting’ firm that runs time-bound, turnaround growth and innovation projects in the FMCG, F&B, Retail and Education sectors in MENA.

During the last two decades, Avinash has held operational and leadership roles with Unilever and Nestle across continents and led major brands and businesses for the IFFCO, Agthia and the Aujan Group in our region, as CMO, EVP and CEO.

He is an industry expert and champion of sustainable profitable growth and innovation and was chosen by the UAE F&B Manufacturer’s Group and the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development as Knowledge Partner for the country’s F&B Innovation Lab for two years in a row.

Darren Kerr (DK), Executive Project Director, Impactful Business Communications through Powerful Experiences (UAE)

Darren is an international award-winning business communication professional who has been actively engaged as an Agency Head, Executive Producer, International Projects Director, Veteran Experiential Marketer. He successfully served as the overall EMC Project Director overseeing the transformative design and successful delivery of COP28 on behalf of the United Nations and the government and people of the United Arab Emirates staged at the iconic Expo City Dubai.

Dr Saima Madni, CEO, Holistaa

Dr. Saima Madni is a seasoned clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in enhancing the well-being of employees. This drive culminated in the founding of her company, Holista, all while she continues to make significant strides in promoting mental health and resilience in the workplace.

Maha Khalaf Alhosani, Senior Manager Terminal Operations, Dubai Airports

With over two decades of dynamic leadership in airport operations, sales, and client relations, Maha Khalaf stands at the forefront of the aviation industry. As the Senior Manager of Operations at Dubai Airports, she orchestrates the seamless functioning of DXB Terminal 3, where safety, security, and service converge.

From Mumbai, Bangkok to Durban, Maha's journey has been nothing short of remarkable. Her tenure as Airport Services Manager in bustling Bangkok and vibrant Mumbai showcased her ability to optimize efficiency while maintaining exceptional passenger experiences.

Maha's cross-cultural expertise extends beyond borders. Her sales acumen, honed during her tenure at Mercator and Citibank, bridges gaps and fosters lasting partnerships.

Shabana Farooq Rangrez, Managing Partner, One Broker Group

Shabana Farooq Rangrez has 16 years of extensive experience in the highly competitive telecom sector. From Managing sales and being involved in client facing roles, Shabana has now moved on to larger challenges with her current role at One Broker Group as Managing Partner.

Zubair Ahmad, Director - Marketing & Int'l Sales, Al Islami Foods Group

With 24+ years of experience in the FMCG sector, Zubair Ahmad has worked in large organizations such as Reckitt Benckiser, IFFCO Group, The Coca-Cola Company, DAL Group, and Al Islami Foods. With tremendous expertise acquired over the years, he believes in achieving sustainable growth via brand management, strategic marketing, S&D operations, and teamwork.

Useful Links: 

WOW Awards Middle-East website: https://www.wowawards.com/middle-east/

Categories: https://www.wowawards.com/middle-east/categories/ 

Jury: https://www.wowawards.com/middle-east/jury/

Process: https://www.wowawards.com/middle-east/process/

Online Entry Submission: https://cms.wowawards.com/user-register?region=middleeast

For more details contact:

Pooja Engineer at +971 566635366 or pooja@wowawards.com
Ramesh Patil at + 91 9892639236 or ramesh@eventfaqs.com