Appointments

BRENO COTTA

is joining MullenLowe MENA as the agency’s new executive creative director. “This is a massive coup for the agency and the region,” said Matt Butterworth, the agency’s managing director. “Breno is one of the only men to be awarded Cannes Lions on two continents and he is going for a third. He is already a Lion judge, and his remit here is to ensure that we work towards becoming the first agency in the Middle East to get a Lion Grand Prix.”

The Brazilian is a former ECD at Cheil Worldwide Spain & Portugal. He was also vice-president of creative at McCann Mexico, ECD at Grey Mexico and CCO of Ruiz Nicoli Lineas Group.

FRANCESCA CIAUDANO

has recently joined Nissan’s Middle East Headquarters in Dubai, as general manager of marketing communications. She will report directly to Juergen Schmitz, Nissan Middle East’s managing director.

“Nissan continues to excel and reach new heights globally and regionally. We take pride in our efforts and achievements and are constantly exploring methods to amplify the work we do here in the region, which largely contributes to Nissan’s business growth and brand reputation. We’re excited to have Francesca join the team, and are confident that she, armed with her extensive industry experience, will be fundamental in narrating Nissan’s story within the community,” said Schmitz.

Ciaudano joins from Infiniti, where she was general manager of marketing and public relations. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business communication and a master’s in marketing management. She brings with her more than 15 years of experience. She was recognized as Marketer of the Year by the Effies MENA in 2014. Bruce Clay Middle East, just over three years old in the region, has added new members to its SEO team.

joins as senior account manager, SEO. She is new to Dubai, having moved from India, but has more than seven years of experience, handling

AFSHA WALELE

clients across multiple verticals, including J&J across APAC. Supporting the SEO managers is SEO executive

who comes to BCME from Egypt. has extensive experience in client servicing. is a young graduate, joining BCME as bilingual copywriter.

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