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Jon Barber, Chart.PR

Executive Communications & Marketing Leader | Former BBC Journalist | MEPRA Exec Board
28.4 yrs experienceReal Estate
Feb 2026

The move

MoveTECOM Group Dubai → Marjan
TitleVice President Marketing Communications → Executive Director Marketing Communications
LocationDubai → Ras al-Khaimah
Career arcLong-term resident
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageEnglish
Years in UAE25.4
Total experience28.4 years
Marjan headcount51-200 employees
Marjan industryInvestment Management
Marjan HQMarjan Island, Ras al Khaimah
Marjan founded2018
Marjan typeGovernment Agency

Career arc

  1. Executive Director Marketing CommunicationsFeb 2026 — Present
    Marjan· Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Vice President Marketing CommunicationsOct 2022 — Jan 2026
    TECOM Group Dubai· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Vice ChairmanOct 2022 — Jan 2026
    Middle East Public Relations Association· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  4. Executive Board MemberFeb 2021 — Present
    Middle East Public Relations Association· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. Vice President - Corporate CommunicationsJul 2019 — Nov 2022
    ADNOC Distribution· Abu Dhabi· Full-time
  6. Strategy Board MemberFeb 2018 — Feb 2021
    Middle East Public Relations Association· Dubai Media City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  7. Director of Marketing and CommunicationsNov 2015 — Jul 2019
    ACWA Power· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  8. Director - Corporate CommunicationsJul 2012 — Nov 2015
    DAMAC Properties· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  9. Communications ManagerJun 2010 — Aug 2012
    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
  10. Public Relations ManagerJul 2009 — Jul 2010
    Dubai World Trade Centre
  11. Account DirectorMay 2008 — Jun 2009
    Wallis
  12. Broadcast JournalistNov 1997 — May 2008
    BBC· East Midlands, United Kingdom

Education

Languages

  • Arabic · Elementary
  • English · Native or bilingual

Top skills

CMO managementMarketing CommunicationsIntegrated Marketing Communications PlanningBudget ManagementStrategic CommunicationsLeadership

About

Senior communications and marketing leader with more than 25 years’ experience across the Middle East and Europe, bringing a strategic, disciplined approach to brand building, reputation management and integrated marketing programmes. I have advised global corporates, government and semi-government entities, and high-growth businesses across sectors including energy, real estate, entertainment and technology. Most recently, I served as Vice President of Marketing & Communications at TECOM Group, supporting one of Dubai’s most influential business enablers. Previously, I held senior leadership roles with ADNOC Distribution, DAMAC Properties, ACWA Power, Dubai World Trade Centre and iconic consumer brands such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Earlier in my career, I spent over a decade with the

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