Ian M.
VP - Communications
The move
MoveProgressive Content → Mubadala
TitleAccount Director → Head of Internal Communications
LocationLondon → Abu Dhabi
Cross-border moveYes · United Kingdom → United Arab Emirates
UAE federal / sovereign destinationYes ★
Years in UAE11.6
Total experience16.7 years
Mubadala headcount501-1,000 employees
Mubadala industryFinancial Services
Mubadala HQAbu Dhabi
Mubadala founded2002
Mubadala typeGovernment Agency
Career arc
- Head of Internal CommunicationsMay 2025 — Present
Mubadala· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Head of Corporate Function CommunicationsApr 2023 — Sep 2025Mubadala· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Group CommunicationsSep 2019 — Apr 2023Mubadala· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
- Account DirectorMay 2018 — Aug 2019
Progressive Content· London, United Kingdom· Full-time
- Senior Account ManagerSep 2015 — Apr 2018
- Marketing & Sponsorship ConsultantJan 2014 — Aug 2015
Freelance
- Senior Account ManagerOct 2012 — Nov 2013
IMG· Dubai
- Account ManagerApr 2009 — Oct 2012
Fast Track· United Arab Emirates
Education
- University of PlymouthBSc · Sports Management2007
Top skills
Event ManagementIntegrated MarketingMarketing StrategyPublic RelationsSponsorship SalesMarketing Communications