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Chris Watts

Head of Consumer Marketing - ADNOC Distribution | Ex Nestle | Ex Philips
15.1 yrs experienceRetail
Aug 2025

The move

MoveNestlé → ADNOC Distribution
TitleSenior Brand Manager Middle East & North Africa → Head of Consumer Marketing - Retail
LocationDubai → Abu Dhabi
Career arcRooted in UAE★
Cross-border moveNo — same country
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE12.2
Total experience15.1 years
ADNOC Distribution headcount10,001+ employees
ADNOC Distribution industryRetail
ADNOC Distribution HQAbu Dhabi
ADNOC Distribution founded1973
ADNOC Distribution typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. Head of Consumer Marketing - RetailAug 2025 — Present
    ADNOC Distribution· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Senior Brand Manager Middle East & North AfricaAug 2023 — Aug 2025
    Nestlé· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Head of Marketing Activation - Middle East & North AfricaJan 2021 — Jun 2023
    Philips· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Consumer Marketing Manager- Beauty- Middle East & AfricaDec 2020 — Dec 2021
    Philips· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Business Marketing Manager - Male Grooming Middle EastSep 2019 — Dec 2020
    Philips· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  6. Regional Marketing Manager - Health & Wellness - Middle EastJan 2018 — Sep 2019
    Philips· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  7. Marketing Manager - Consumer Lifestyle - Middle East & AfricaNov 2014 — Dec 2017
    Philips· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  8. Associate Brand ManagerJan 2013 — Aug 2013
    Nature's Way· Sydney, Australia
  9. Marketing AssistantJan 2012 — Jan 2013
    Nature's Way
  10. Brand ManagerAug 2011 — Nov 2014
    Nature's Way· Sydney, Australia
  11. Marketing AssistantJan 2011 — Jan 2012
    Bank of Queensland· North Sydney

Education

Top skills

Account ManagementAdvertisingEvent ManagementBrand ManagementStrategic PlanningMarketing

About

Marketing professional with a focus on delivering results and exceptional customer experiences. I bring cross-industry experience across Finance, FMCG, IT, Hospitality, and Global Brands, with strong skills in brand and portfolio management. Specialties: • Brand Management • Portfolio Management • Campaign Management • 360° Marketing Activation • Influencer Campaigns Happy to connect!

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