Nelly Saad

VISIONARY EXECUTIVE | DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & BUSINESS GROWTH

16.3 yrs experienceOil & Energy

Jul 2025Added yesterday

The move

MoveMedia.Monks → Monks

TitleManaging Director Middle East → Managing Director MEA

LocationDubai → Dubai

Cross-border moveNo — same country

Years in UAE11.9

Total experience16.3 years

Monks headcount5,001-10,000 employees

Monks industryAdvertising Services

Monks HQLondon, England

Monks typePublic Company

Career arc

Managing Director MEAJul 2025 — Present
Monks· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Managing Director Middle EastMay 2019 — Dec 2023
Media.Monks· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Director Of Business DevelopmentNov 2018 — Apr 2019
MediaMonks· Dubai
Senior Account ManagerJul 2018 — Oct 2018
MediaMonks· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
General ManagerOct 2012 — Jul 2018
PPicture Perfect Productions· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Director Of Sales MarketingOct 2011 — Oct 2012
SP Gas· Cairo, Egypt
Board MemberSep 2011 — Present
Saad El din Group· Egypt
ProducerJun 2007 — Jan 2009
PromoAd, LLC· Egypt

Education

London Metropolitan University
Master's degree · Film/Cinema/Video Studies2009 — 2012
The American University in Cairo
Bachelor's degree · Mass Communication/Media Studies2002 — 2007

Top skills

EntrepreneurshipFinanceNegotiationOperations ManagementInfluential CommunicatorInterpersonal Skills

About

Visionary executive with over 15 years of experience leading digital transformation, business expansion, and high-growth media ventures across the MENA region. Proven ability to scale businesses from startup phases to multimillion-dollar enterprises, optimizing P&L, securing industry-defining partnerships, and driving market dominance through innovation and strategic leadership. Prior to digital media, held leadership positions in media production, business development, and large-scale event management, working with global brands, entertainment leaders, and corporate powerhouses to drive strategic growth. Currently serving as a Board Member at Saad ElDin Group, advising on business expansion, investment strategies, and operational efficiencies across multiple industries. Passionate about p

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