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Siobhán McCarthy

Head of Communications, MENA, Tencent
25.2 yrs experiencePublic Relations & Communications
May 2022

The move

MoveTencent → Level Infinite
TitleHead of Communications, MENA, Tencent → Head of Communications, MENA, Level Infinite, Tencent Games Global (IEGG)
LocationDubai → Dubai
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageEnglish
Years in UAE16.1
Total experience25.2 years

Career arc

  1. Head of Communications, MENA, Level Infinite, Tencent Games Global (IEGG)May 2022 — Present
    Level Infinite· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  2. Head of Communications, MENA, TencentMay 2022 — Present
    Tencent· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Chief Communications OfficerJan 2020 — May 2022
    BinDawood Holding· Full-time
  4. Chief Communications OfficerJul 2019 — Jan 2020
    AYM Commerce· Full-time
  5. Director of Communications & Investor RelationsMay 2017 — Jan 2020
    AYM Commerce· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  6. Head of Corporate Communications, Europe, Middle East, Africa & South AsiaDec 2016 — May 2017
    Travelport· Dubai
  7. Senior Corporate Communications Manager - Africa, Middle East & South AsiaMar 2015 — Nov 2016
    Travelport· Dubai, UAE
  8. Account Director at Edelman Middle East & AfricaMay 2013 — Mar 2015
    Edelman Middle East & Africa· UAE
  9. Senior Account Manager at Edelman Middle East & AfricaDec 2011 — May 2013
    Edelman· Dubai
  10. Communications & Events ManagerJan 2006 — Dec 2011
    Asthma Society of Ireland
  11. English Language Teacher2003 — 2006
    Grupo Always Idiomas· Madrid Area, Spain
  12. Communications & PR Consultant2003 — 2006
    Freelance· Madrid Area, Spain
  13. Brand Ambassador/Team Leader2000 — 2002
    Verve PR, On Parade PR & Arena PR· Dublin, Ireland

Education

Languages

  • Spanish · Professional working
  • English · Native or bilingual
  • French · Limited working
  • Arabic · Elementary

Top skills

Marketing CommunicationsStrategic PlanningPublic RelationsEvent ManagementCrisis CommunicationsCrisis Management

About

I am an award-winning communications consultant with over 18 years of experience creating and implementing multi-market communication strategies. A trusted C-suite adviser, my expertise includes crisis communications, merger and acquisition activity and IPOs.I have worked with multinational corporations (listed and private), government entities, brands and NGOs across the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Europe. With vast experience in corporate and consumer communications across diverse cultures, I am able to develop strategic initiatives and communication plans to target a range of diverse stakeholder groups to support and reach business objectives. I led the communications strategy for BinDawood Holding's IPO on the Saudi Stock Exchange. Counselling C-level executives and partner

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