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Kinda Ibrahim

General Manager of Content Operations, EMEA
19.3 yrs experienceComputer Software
Feb 2026

The move

MovePartnership Leaders TikTok
TitleMember General Manager of Content Operations, EMEA
LocationDubai Dubai
Career arcRooted in UAE
First time at this levelYes
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageEnglish, Arabic
Years in UAE25.9
Total experience19.3 years
TikTok headcount10,001+ employees
TikTok industryEntertainment Providers
TikTok HQLos Angeles, California
TikTok typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. General Manager of Content Operations, EMEAFeb 2026 — Present
    TikTok· Full-time
  2. Regional GM, Operations & Marketing - Middle East, Africa, Turkiye, Pakistan & South AsiaMar 2023 — Feb 2026
    TikTok· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Startup MentorOct 2022 — Present
    Hub71· United Arab Emirates· Seasonal
  4. MemberAug 2022 — Present
    Partnership Leaders· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  5. AdvisorAug 2019 — May 2021
    Kounya· United Arab Emirates
  6. Director - Global Partnerships, MEA and TurkeyNov 2015 — Dec 2022
    Twitter· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  7. Head - Editor in ChiefFeb 2015 — Nov 2015
    Microsoft· Dubai, UAE
  8. Head of Media and business Operations - Middle East and AfricaMar 2012 — Dec 2014
    Yahoo· Dubai, UAE
  9. Director Project ManagerNov 2010 — Feb 2012
    Joob.com· Dubai - UAE
  10. Director Data & CRMDec 2008 — Nov 2010
    Emap Middle East· Dubai, UAE
  11. Senior Manager - Database marketingOct 2006 — Dec 2008
    Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes – Canada· Montreal, Canada Area

Education

Languages

  • French · Professional working
  • English · Native or bilingual
  • Arabic · Native or bilingual

Top skills

Digital MarketingBusiness PlanningNew Business OpportunitiesSales PresentationsMarketingSegmentation

About

A senior executive with 17+ years of  global experience acquired focused on strategic planning and execution to drive strategic partnerships and audience and revenue growth. Focused on Combining business, analytical, and technical skills to exploit and drive cross-departmental initiatives. A cross functional leader who excels in building high performing teams, partnering with and advising senior executives, and engaging with C level at partners organizations Kinda's experience spans multiple industries including: Media (TV/sports/Entertainment), Digital, E-commerce, Financial Services , Advertising Solutions and startups. Through by her diverse experience Kinda developed a set of Key competencies including : Market entry and penetration, product management , go to market and stra

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