Kathryn Athreya
Managing Director at Roar
The move
MoveJLL → Roar
TitleHead of Marketing & PR - MENA - Real Estate/Property Marketing, Management, Strategy & PR → Managing Director
LocationDubai → Dubai
Career arcRecent arrival
First time at this levelYes ★
Cross-border moveYes · Uae → United Arab Emirates
Years in UAE12.0
Total experience23.4 years
Career arc
- Managing DirectorSep 2018 — Present
Roar· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Head of Marketing & PR - MENA - Real Estate/Property Marketing, Management, Strategy & PRJul 2015 — Sep 2018
JLL· Dubai, UAE - Senior Marketing & PR Manager - MENA - Real Estate/Property Marketing, Branding, Strategy & PRJun 2014 — Jul 2015JLL· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Director of Marketing and OperationsOct 2009 — Mar 2012LLimelight Creative Services
- Director of Marketing and OperationsMar 2008 — Nov 2009
Watt International (Dubai)
- Senior Marketing ManagerAug 2003 — Feb 2008
Watt International
- Marketing ManagerNov 2000 — Nov 2002
Clarity
- Marketing AssistantNov 1999 — Nov 2000
Education
- University of Technology SydneyBA Communications · Double Major: Public Relations & Marketing1999 — 2002
- Pymble Ladies CollegePresent
Top skills
Public RelationsBudgetsCustomer ServiceEvent PlanningEmail MarketingMarketing Strategy
About
Roar Kathryn is the Managing Director and one of the driving forces behind the success of Roar. With over 22 years of experience in the design industry and a keen eye for business operations and growth, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the studio’s strategic direction and development across its offices in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. Kathryn’s deep industry knowledge and strong leadership enable her to oversee day-to-day operations while fostering an environment where creativity thrives, teams are empowered, and client satisfaction remains at the heart of every project.