Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Publications
Interests
Timeline
Jad Naja

Jad Naja

Director - Analytics & Insight - Media Strategy & Planning at Procter & Gamble
Dubai

Summary

Experienced Media and Analytics professional, specializing in data-driven strategies that drive business growth. Experienced in leading end-to-end marketing campaigns and real-time analytics tool deployment. Adept at cross-functional team management and stakeholder engagement. Proven expertise in leveraging consumer insights for product development, with measurable impacts on market penetration, sales volume, and ROI.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Analytics & Insights Manager

Procter & Gamble
Dubai
11.2019 - Current

AMA Media Science Role:

  • Optimized media spend in 15 AMA markets, achieving savings and volume uplift.
  • Launched real-time analytics tools, enabling instant ROI-boosting optimizations.
  • Advised on annual media plans, aligning resource allocation with business goals.
  • Created a KOL framework, aligning influencer strategies with business metrics.

IMEA Hair Care Design Role:

  • Identified consumer needs through data and consumer immersions, informing product innovation (formula, packaging, communication).
  • Developed consumer profiles for targeted marketing and product design.
  • Integrated consumer insights into product development, boosting market share and sales.

Integrated Media Manager (Account: McDonald's Middle East)

Publicis Media - Starcom
Dubai
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Led marketing plans and media strategies, boosting penetration, brand equity, and overall performance.
  • Managed digital and TV campaigns, from app-based initiatives to TV buys, securing partnerships and hitting KPIs.
  • Developed and optimized budgets and channels, deploying digital products to maximize ROI and meet KPIs.

Integrated Senior Media Planner (Account: Procter & Gamble) 

Publicis Media - Starcom
Dubai
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Led client servicing and media optimization for P&G's Oral and Hair Care, achieving real-time performance goals.
  • Managed TV budgets and generated savings, reallocating funds efficiently across multiple channels.
  • Produced performance reports and designed social media strategies tailored to brand and audience metrics.

Media Planner (Client: Du Telecom)

Publicis Media - Starcom
Dubai
03.2016 - 12.2017
  • Executed digital campaigns targeting diverse KPIs such as Awareness, Sales, and Leads.
  • Launched full 360 campaigns, integrating OOH and radio elements.
  • Coordinated digital activity tracking with internal and external stakeholders, aligning on weekly optimization for maximum efficiency.

Trainee (Loans - Accounts)

Bank of Beirut
Beirut
07.2009 - 09.2016
  • Assisted and took on loan officer's daily tasks.
  • Data Entry for new clients.

Project Assistant/Interpreter

UNHCR
Beirut
01.2014 - 04.2014

Intern (Client: PepsiCo)

Impact BBDO
Beirut
08.2013 - 11.2013
  • Creating and editing creative briefs.
  • Project Management for small and medium regional campaigns.
  • Social Listening across multiple channels.

Education

Institut D’Administration Des Entreprises (IAE Poitiers)
06.2015 -

Master of International Management

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ESA Business School (affiliated with ESCP Europe)
06.2014 -

Master of Management & Marketing

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Saint-Joseph University (USJ Beirut)
01.2012 -

Bachelor in Business Administration

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Lycée Alphonse de Lamartine 
06.2008 -

French Baccalaureate in Economics

Skills

    Digital Marketing

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Accomplishments

  • 2 Time winner of P&G's Global CEO Award
  • P&G Asia. ME & Africa - President Circle Award
  • MMA - the Smarties 2018 - McDonald's - The Breakfast Campaign
  • MENA Effies 2018 - McDonald's - Big Mac Craving
  • MENA Effies 2017 - du Telecom - #PostWisely
  • Festival of Media - 2017 - du Telecom - Tropa for Life

Certification

Google Ads Fundamentals

Publications

Interests

  • Swimming - Padel Tennis - Boxing - Gaming - Culinary Arts

Timeline

Senior Analytics & Insights Manager - Procter & Gamble
11.2019 - Current
Integrated Media Manager (Account: McDonald's Middle East) - Publicis Media - Starcom
10.2018 - 10.2019
Integrated Senior Media Planner (Account: Procter & Gamble)  - Publicis Media - Starcom
01.2018 - 10.2018
Media Planner (Client: Du Telecom) - Publicis Media - Starcom
03.2016 - 12.2017
Institut D’Administration Des Entreprises (IAE Poitiers) - ,
06.2015 -
ESA Business School (affiliated with ESCP Europe) - ,
06.2014 -
Project Assistant/Interpreter - UNHCR
01.2014 - 04.2014
Intern (Client: PepsiCo) - Impact BBDO
08.2013 - 11.2013
Saint-Joseph University (USJ Beirut) - ,
01.2012 -
Trainee (Loans - Accounts) - Bank of Beirut
07.2009 - 09.2016
Lycée Alphonse de Lamartine  - ,
06.2008 -
Jad NajaDirector - Analytics & Insight - Media Strategy & Planning at Procter & Gamble