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Tracey Grant

Content | Leadership | Country Manager | Brand & Portfolio Expert | Distribution | Streaming & Broadcast | BBC OSN Paramount
Director27.3 yrs experienceEntertainment
NEWMay 2026

The move

MoveParamount Moonbug Entertainment
TitleCountry Manager and VP Director
LocationUnited Arab Emirates
Tenure at Paramount1.4 years
Career velocity9th employer in 28y
Career arcLong-term resident
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Years in UAE21.0
Total experience27.3 years

Career arc

  1. DirectorMay 2026 — Present
    Moonbug Entertainment· United Arab Emirates
  2. MemberJan 2025 — Present
    OTTRED· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Freelance
  3. Country Manager and VPOct 2022 — Mar 2025
    Paramount· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Vice President Content & Channels Middle EastSep 2017 — Oct 2022
    Paramount· United Arab Emirates
  5. Senior Director, Editorial Comedy Central and Paramount ChannelFeb 2016 — Sep 2017
    ViacomCBS Networks International· Dubai
  6. Program Manager Digital Media and Broadcasting, MEA Region, IDC MEA,Nov 2014 — Feb 2016
    IDC· United Arab Emirates
  7. Senior Manager of Content and OperationsFeb 2013 — Nov 2014
    Viacom· Dubai
  8. Senior Channel ManagerMar 2005 — Sep 2012
    OSN· Dubai
  9. Programme PlannerMar 2000 — Mar 2005
    BBC
  10. MerchandiserSep 1998 — Mar 2000
    Arcadia Group Ltd

Education

Top skills

Social Media MarketingSocial Media ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationCopywritingOrganizational Leadership

About

I am an accomplished senior executive with over 20 years of experience leading global media and entertainment brands including Paramount, BBC, and OSN. With a proven track record in developing transformative brand strategies that align with corporate objectives, I specialize in shaping compelling franchise-first strategies that build emotional resonance, drive engagement, and deliver measurable business growth. As head of Paramount Middle East, I led the MENA business with full P&L ownership, driving goal setting, revenue delivery and OI performance. I served as brand custodian for Paramount and its portfolio of channels in the Middle East, including Nickelodeon, MTV, Paramount, Comedy Central and Nick Jnr., ensuring alignment with global strategy and local market growth. I have experie

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