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Eva Sogbanmu

Global Communications Executive | C-Suite Advisor | Board Member | Mentor
22.1 yrs experienceNon-profit Organization Management
Sep 2024

The move

MoveJLL → DP World
TitleHead of Communications, International Markets → Group Senior Vice President, Business Communications
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE3.1
Total experience22.1 years
DP World headcount10,001+ employees
DP World industryTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
DP World HQDubai, Jebel Ali
DP World typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Group Senior Vice President, Business CommunicationsSep 2024 — Present
    DP World· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Head of Communications, International MarketsJan 2024 — Sep 2024
    JLL· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Co-Chair, Global Qualifications BoardOct 2023 — May 2024
    PRCA· Part-time
  4. Head of Communications, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and AfricaApr 2023 — Jan 2024
    JLL· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  5. Global Qualifications Board MemberAug 2021 — May 2024
    PRCA· Part-time
  6. Board MemberJun 2019 — Oct 2021
    PRCA APAC (formally known as PRCA SEA)· Singapore· Part-time
  7. Head of Communications, Asia PacificJan 2019 — Apr 2023
    JLL· Singapore
  8. Director of External Communications, Asia PacificMay 2015 — Dec 2018
    JLL· Singapore
  9. FounderJan 2012 — May 2015
    Eva Sogbanmu Consulting· Beijing, Singapore
  10. Senior ConsultantApr 2005 — Oct 2008
    National Public Relations· Montreal, Canada Area
  11. Senior ConsultantJan 2004 — Apr 2005
    Weber Shandwick· Montreal, Canada Area
  12. Account DirectorAug 2002 — Dec 2003
    Weber Shandwick· London, United Kingdom
  13. Account ManagerNov 2000 — Aug 2002
    Frank PR· London, United Kingdom

Education

Languages

  • French
  • English

Top skills

Corporate CommunicationsCreative Concept DevelopmentCommunications StrategyMarket ResearchCopywritingPublic Relations

About

I’m eternally curious and a lifelong learner. Following a career spanning two decades and three continents, I remain a passionate exponent of the value good communication brings to an organisation. A commercially-focused global leader, I am accomplished at counselling C-suite executives and finding successful, creative solutions to business challenges. Broad professional experience gained through working in consulting, journalism and now in-house. Multi-sector expertise including real estate, technology, healthcare and financial services. Adept writer and editor with extensive experience translating complex issues into compelling, relevant insights. Seasoned people manager, accustomed to leading large, multi-geography teams. • Trusted board-level advisor Valued for giving thoughtful,

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