Key promotions at Instinctif Partners MENA

Dubai, UAE, 27^th November 2018: Leading international business communications consultancy Instinctif Partners has confirmed a series of key promotions at its MENA business, headquartered in Dubai. The promotion of team members follows a period of revenue and headcount growth for the regional operation.

George Allen has been promoted to Associate Partner and will continue his leadership of the Capital Markets & Financial Services practice, with responsibility for clients in the GCC and MENA. George leads a team whose focus is on financial communications and Investor Relations, as well as on transaction work including IPOs and M&A across Gulf markets.

Shali Grote has been promoted to Operations Director, having worked at the company for five years. She has over 15 years’ experience in communications and marketing, having worked in a range of industries from FMCG to corporate banking, sustainability, waste management, property development, international real estate, and the luxury hotel and art markets.

Chloe Pearce has commenced a six-month secondment with the MENA team from Instinctif’s London office, where she is Marketing & Business Development Manager. She has experience in both B2B and B2C marcomms roles and has worked with businesses in all stages of growth, predominantly in the technology and real estate sectors.

Samantha Bartel, Managing Partner, Instinctif Partners MENA, commented:

“These promotions are an important part of positioning our business for a future as one of Instinctif Partners’ fastest growing regions. We are very pleased to be able to reward the dedication and hard work of our team members, while at the same time growing our team and our client portfolio. Shali and George’s new positions demonstrate the maturity of the firm as we emerge as a key player in the regional marketplace, while Chloe brings additional fire power from the London office.”

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About Instinctif Partners:

Instinctif Partners is a leading international business communications consultancy with six practice areas: capital markets, corporate, public policy, content & creative, engagement and insight & research.

It is a specialist in reputation, influence and engagement. It works with clients across multiple and complex audiences combining deep insights, expert storytelling and creative delivery to change behaviours, emotions and perceptions.

Instinctif Partners currently employs 400 people in 15 offices across eight countries across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America.

The company is one of the fastest growing consultancies in its industry, and in the past year alone has won or been shortlisted for over 30 awards, recognising both client work and the growth of the business as a whole. Accolades include International Agency of the Year 2018 & 2017 at the PR Week Global Awards, Outstanding Large Consultancy of the Year 2018 at the CIPR Excellence Awards, Corporate Consultancy of the Year 2017 at the EMEA SABRE Awards, and City Agency of the Year at the PRCA City and Financial Awards 2016 & 2017. Instinctif Partners also won Gold at the PR Week Best Places to Work 2018 for Large Agency and was named by the London Stock Exchange as one of 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.

Website: https://instinctif.com/mena/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/instinctif-partners-mena/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Instinctif_MENA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instinctif_mena/

About the Team

George Allen

+971 4 369 9353

George.allen@instinctif.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-allen-aa04131a/

Diana Estupinan

+971 55 533 9553

Diana.estupinan@instinctif.com