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CHADI SAMAAN

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

"Driving Sales Growth & Strategic Partnerships"
Decisive and results-oriented professional with over two decades of experience driving sales growth and forging strategic partnerships in diverse industries. Proven track record of optimizing operational efficiency, fostering critical relationships, and securing key contracts. Skilled in business strategy development, sales support, and start-up advisories.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director Strategy & Corporate Development

DigitalBar. Consulting
01.2023 - Current
  • Crafting transformative strategies, specializing in business development & start-up advisories.
  • Drove initiatives securing key contracts with prestigious institutions, optimizing operational efficiency.
  • Specialized in business strategy development, sales support & start-up advisory.
  • Overhauled business models, optimizing operational efficiency & profitability.
  • Fostered critical relationships, spearheading strategic sales efforts.

Senior Business Analysis Manager

OSN - PS MEDIA
03.2010 - 09.2023

Drove strategic insights and project management excellence. Delivered actionable insights through comprehensive quantitative and qualitative marketing research, specializing in media planning, brand equity, and customer segmentation.

Group Director - Data & Insights

Adline Media Network
03.2010 - 12.2022

Elevated profitability and drove impactful strategies, leveraged data science for content acquisition and subscription revenue growth, leading integrated marketing efforts.

Research & Media Planning Manager

Arab Media Group
06.2008 - 02.2010

Contributed to the success of Arabian Radio Network (ARN) as Research & Media Planning Manager, optimizing advertising campaigns through strategic media planning and audience behavior analysis.

Senior Research Analyst

IPSOS
04.2000 - 08.2007

Specialized in media monitoring services. Skilled in tracking, analyzing, and interpreting diverse media content to provide actionable insights.

Education

Diploma - Leadership and Management

Elite College Australia

Associate degree - Computer Science & Business Administration

Notre Dame University

Skills

  • Business Growth Strategies
  • Start-Up Advisory
  • Digital Strategy
  • Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Analytical Research
  • Product Launches
  • Global & Strategic Sourcing
  • Project Management

Certification

  • Certified Associate in Project Management
  • Certified Internet Web Professional
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
  • Certified Project Management Professional

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Timeline

Director Strategy & Corporate Development

DigitalBar. Consulting
01.2023 - Current

Senior Business Analysis Manager

OSN - PS MEDIA
03.2010 - 09.2023

Group Director - Data & Insights

Adline Media Network
03.2010 - 12.2022

Research & Media Planning Manager

Arab Media Group
06.2008 - 02.2010

Senior Research Analyst

IPSOS
04.2000 - 08.2007

Diploma - Leadership and Management

Elite College Australia

Associate degree - Computer Science & Business Administration

Notre Dame University
CHADI SAMAAN