Mohammed Mamdouh
Public Relations And Communications Expert
Cairo
Summary
Hardworking Communications Consultant with 20 years of experience. Gifted at designing communication plans to meet long-term goals through day-to-day organization.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Communications Consultant
MENA Region
2 2020 - Current
- Overseeing strategic programs for a number of clients includinng: Russian Dhabaa Nuclear Plant Developer (ROSATOM) on public policy, communications and sustainability, Riyadh Expo 2030, City Scape, Corinthia, Mondelez Egypt, Board Bia, among others
- Monitored effectiveness of various campaigns and communication strategies
- Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns
- Promoted thought leadership by authoring insightful articles on industry trends and best practices for publication in relevant outlets, positioning clients as experts within their respective fields
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining open lines of communication throughout projects from initiation to completion stages
- Established positive media relations, securing coverage in high-profile publications to increase brand recognition
- Boosted website traffic by optimizing content for search engine visibility and user experience improvements
- Updated company media platforms to align with changing internal goals and external variables
- Strategic Advisor for a number of GCC-based projects
- Media training, key messaging development, strategy development
PR Director
Memac Ogilvy Kuwait, Qatar
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Overseeing all strategy development for TEC (Touristic Enterprises Company)
- Overseeing all External Communication activities for Burqan Bank, Nissan Kuwait, among other clients
- Providing strategic consultancy to C-suite staff
- Managing daily PR activities and operations
- Overseeing external stakeholder outreach
- Designed and drafted new messaging houses for clients
- Part of the decision-making formula
Senior Account Director
Memac Ogilvy Doha, Qatar
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Overseeing all External Communication activities for Qatar Foundation, its centers, and partner universities
- Overseeing all External Communication activities for beIN Media Group, Hamad International Airport, ELAN Group, among others
- Providing strategic consultancy to C-suite staff
- Managing daily PR activities and operations
- Overseeing external stakeholder outreach
- Designed and drafted new messaging houses for clients
- Part of the decision-making formula
General Manager
Kalimat – Qatar
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Overseeing all operations for Kalimat, including client relations, business development, team management, finance, and administration
- Providing strategic consultancy to C-suite executives of different clients
- Consulting clients on best communications solutions
- Strategic advisory on communications strategies, business continuity, crisis communications and media trainings
Senior Account Director
BLJ Worldwide – Qatar Foundation
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Overseeing all External Communication activities for Qatar Foundation, its centers, and partner universities
- Providing strategic consultancy to C-suite staff at Qatar Foundation
- Managing daily PR activities and operations
- Overseeing external stakeholder outreach with Qatar Foundation’s partner universities
- Overseeing all external communication campaigns on behalf of QF; i.e.: Qatar Foundation Convocation, WISH, Annual Research Conference (ARC), Teaching and Learning Forum, Qatar National Day initiatives, etc
- Co-designed and drafted QF’s new messaging house
- Part of the decision-making formula of QF’s Newsroom
- Managing a team of 19 colleagues to achieve tangible results based on solid KPIs
- Overseeing media relations, media training, and analysis of news
- Involved in Crisis Communication
Associate Director
Grayling Qatar
06.2014 - 02.2016
Account Director
Grayling Qatar
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Member of the senior management team based in Doha, Qatar
- Head of Arabic language resources in Grayling’s operations across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa
- Head of regional media relations for Grayling
- Managing daily PR activities and operations
- Heading teams of regional PR practitioners to drive operations and strategy for clients that include: Vodafone Qatar, Hamad International Airport, Qatar Development Bank, Qatar Financial Center Authority, National Health Insurance Company, Microsoft Qatar, among other international and local accounts
- Handling budgets and ensuring the profitability of Grayling operations in Qatar
Country Manager
TRACCS Qatar
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Country Manager in charge of all operations of TRACCS Qatar
- On board of the senior management of the MENA region’s largest Public Relations network
- Managing daily PR activities and operations
- Handling regional PR operations and strategy for companies like Pepsi, Toyota, MEEZA, The Four Seasons Hotels, Qatar Cancer Society, Fly Dubai, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, among others
PR Consultant
Qatar Telecom (Qtel)
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Senior PR Consultant leading a team of internal PR staff towards enhancing the company’s overall communications strategy
- Managing daily PR activities and operations
- Daily tasks include structuring PR and Communications strategy and messaging for all Business Units in Qtel Qatar including Consumer Marketing, Business Solutions, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Customer Services, and Human Resources
- Participating in a number of Qtel Group level PR initiatives and projects, including Mobile World Congress for 3 consecutive years, Mobile Entertainment Forum, launch of Backstage regional music service on a group level, and other activities and projects
PR Manager
GCI Cairo
11.2007 - 11.2008
- Company Overview: Middle East Network
- Head of GCI Middle East Network Cairo Office
- In charge of all PR activities and operations in favor of GCI and Grey Worldwide
- Handling two major accounts for GCI Cairo (Serrenia – Cairo Airport Company Terminal 3)
- Partially handling regional clients (Canon, L’Oréal, Al Rajhi Investment Group, TNT, Lost Paradise at Dilmun Park, Six Senses Spas, Royal Bank of Scotland, Syriatel, and Museum of Islamic Art)
- Partially handling Global clients (Habitat for Humanity, Delta Airlines, Fairwood music, British Airways, and Goodman Real Estate)
- Middle East Network
Public Relations Manager
Mercury Communications
11.2006 - 11.2007
Manager
Panasonic Egypt
12.2005 - 11.2006
Public Relations Manager
Editor-Porter Novelli
11.2004 - 11.2005
General Manager
Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd.
11.2003 - 11.2004
Editing and PR Manager
Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd.
01.2002 - 11.2003
Education
B.A. - Hotels and Tourism, Marketing
Al Alsun Higher Tourism and Hotels Institute
01.1995 - 01.1999
Executive Education Program – ‘The Changing Business of Sport and Sport Communications’
Northwestern University in Qatar
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical thinking
Strategy development
Strategy implementation
Conducting marketing research
Generating reports
Recommendations for future planning
Team leader
Mentor
Innovative thinking
Can-do approach
Ability to work under pressure
Adaptive
Creative
Outstanding computer skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/12/77
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Muslim
References
Furnished upon request
Skills and training
Interpersonal Skills, Analytical thinking and strategy development and implementation, Strategic thinking, Conducting marketing research and generating reports and recommendations for future planning, Team leader and mentor, Innovative thinking and can-do approach in handling obstacles or processes, Ability to work under pressure, Adaptive, Creative, Fluent in both Arabic and English languages, Outstanding computer skills
Timeline
PR Director
Memac Ogilvy Kuwait, Qatar
07.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Account Director
Memac Ogilvy Doha, Qatar
11.2017 - 02.2020
General Manager
Kalimat – Qatar
05.2017 - 11.2017
Senior Account Director
BLJ Worldwide – Qatar Foundation
02.2016 - 05.2017
Associate Director
Grayling Qatar
06.2014 - 02.2016
Account Director
Grayling Qatar
06.2013 - 06.2014
Country Manager
TRACCS Qatar
08.2011 - 05.2013
PR Consultant
Qatar Telecom (Qtel)
11.2008 - 08.2011
PR Manager
GCI Cairo
11.2007 - 11.2008
Public Relations Manager
Mercury Communications
11.2006 - 11.2007
Manager
Panasonic Egypt
12.2005 - 11.2006
Public Relations Manager
Editor-Porter Novelli
11.2004 - 11.2005
General Manager
Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd.
11.2003 - 11.2004
Editing and PR Manager
Egypt Yellow Pages Ltd.
01.2002 - 11.2003
B.A. - Hotels and Tourism, Marketing
Al Alsun Higher Tourism and Hotels Institute
01.1995 - 01.1999
Executive Education Program – ‘The Changing Business of Sport and Sport Communications’
Northwestern University in Qatar
Communications Consultant
MENA Region
2 2020 - Current
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