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Network Power<100 people
Roles
💰66%
Investor & VC
💸66%
Marketing
🧑💼66%
C-level Executive
Geos
🇦🇪66%
United Arab Emirates
Work Background
THROWN & AssociatesConsultant | Strategic Development | JEAN PAUL LESPAGNARD
Dec. 2023Belgium · Remote
Confidential, DubaiStrategic Development Lead | Acting COO
Oct. 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Hybrid
THE NOMADIC BREATHERSCo-Founder | Co-Creator
Aug. 2023World · HybridWe exist to support others to realign their sense of being through a transformation, and an awakening of their authentic self, which comes through gratitude, love and healing. To empower them by reconnecting with the essence of who they are and gain a sense of self-entrustment, through balance, intuition, breathwork and freedom. We are using holistic approaches, and a restored relationship with nature, to achieve a more wholesome sense of self; one that will ultimately help individuals realise their full potential while reconciling everyday struggles and pressures with their true authentic self.
THROWN & AssociatesConsultant | Strategic Development | NATHALIE CHANDLER SL
May. 2023 - Nov. 2023Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain · Hybrid
Pura Vida Festival RetreatStrategic Consultant | Marketing, Operations & Sustainability
Jan. 2022Berlin, GermanyCreative Strategy | Project Management | Marketing Inputs | Partnership Acquisition | Production & Operation
THE BRIDGE | Lifestyle HubChief Commercial Officer | Deputy General Manager
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2022Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDelivered from inception/start-up a Lifestyle concept - Wellness, Culture & Fitness | 35 mil US$ project Creative & Commercial Strategy | Budget (CAPEX + Pre Ops ) creation, development & control | Brand formulation, vision, marketing & communications | Project Management | Supplier Curation + Relationships | Core Human Capital Strategy + Implementation | Recruitment & Induction - Core Team
THROWN & AssociatesCorporate Wellness | Event Producer | OOREDOO HQ
Sep. 2015 - Dec. 2015Doha, QatarHR Employee Engagement | Corporate Event: ideation, creation + implementation | Event Management
THROWN & AssociatesChief Operating Officer | Creative Strategy | ARGO RETAIL
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2017Kyiv City, UkraineTransformation Strategy & Change Management | Streamlined Human Capital Roles/Functions | Brand Acquisitions | Rebranding strategy | Digital Marketing Strategy + Implementation | Creation + development of concepts |
THROWN & AssociatesCorporate Wellness | Event Producer | OOREDOO HQ
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2014Doha, QatarHR Employee Engagement | Corporate Event: ideation, creation + implementation | Event Management
TREND UNION / LI EDELKOORTBusiness Development Representative
Mar. 2014Dubai, United Arab Emirates · RemoteTrend Books : Textiles, Colors, Lifestyle | Consulting | Seminars
Q-LIVE EVENTSBusiness Development Director
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2013Doha, QatarCreative Strategic Consultant | Business Development Doha Fashion Week Ideation, Concept Creation & Planning | Branding | Feasibility Study | International & Local Partnership Relationship | Talent Curation
FLYING ELEPHANT GROUPGM Sales & Marketing | Business Developer GCC
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2012Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCreative Commercial Strategy | Change Management | International & National Business Development | Project Management | Leadership | Event production | Marketing Optimisation | People Management
THROWN & AssociatesMarketing & Communication Director | s/c DOMINA SHOPPING
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2011Riga, LatviaShopping Mall 160+ fashion stores, F&B outlets, and service providers
Transformational Sales & Marketing Creative Strategy + implementation | Budget planning + control | PR & Communication Strategy + implementation | Event Management | Reporting to Stakeholders & Shareholders | Consulting assistante Tenant Mix
THROWN & AssociatesFondateur | Managing Partner
Jan. 2006Belgium, Europe | United Arab Emirates, GCC | World
THROWN & AssociatesCo Founder & Producer | MOMENT | Society
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2011Riga, LatviaConceptualised & co-founded supporting/promoting fashion & arts in the Baltic region, with recorded attendance of 15,000 with 100 emerging artists from 25 countries.
Creative Strategy | Event Ideation, Creation + Management | Talent Curation | Partnership Relationship
GUNOMAD LTDChief Executive Officer
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2007Riga, LatviaInternational Fashion Retail Business Development | Brand Acquisition | Creative Strategy | Leadership | People Management | Project Management | Budgeting | P&L + KPIs
MOS RETAIL | ex MARCO, LTD. Chief Commercial Officer
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2004Riga, LatviaTransformation & Change Management | Creative Strategy & Leadership | Budgeting | P&L Growth | KPIs Implementation | International Fashion Retail Business Development | Brand Acquisition | Rebranding + Marketing Strategy | Project Management | People Management Achievement: P&L 80% growth
General Management & Commercial / Creative Consulting roles | Various companiesGroup Division Manager | Al Sawani Group
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2002Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaStrategic/Creative Consultant | Change Management | Large Retail Network Operation 300+ stores | Brand Acquisition | GCC + MENA Business Development | Retail & Wholesale Distribution | People Management | Stakeholder Relationship
General Management & Commercial / Creative Consulting roles | Various companiesGeneral Manager, Fashion Division | Mahmood Saeed Collective Company
Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2001Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaStrategic/Creative Consultant | Start-up Retail | Brand Relationship | Retail & Wholesale Distribution | People Management | Stakeholder Relationship
Real Estate/ Shopping Mall Management | Tenant Relationship | Marketing Strategy + Implementation
General Management & Commercial / Creative Consulting roles | Various companiesCommercial Director | Argo Trading Ltd.
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2000Kyiv, UkraineTransformation & Change Management | Creative Strategy & Leadership | Budgeting | P&L Growth | KPIs Implementation | Business Development | Brand Acquisition | Rebranding + Marketing Strategy | Project Management | People Management Achievement: P&L Growth during Russian Crisis 1998
Beside GroupCo Founder & Managing Partner | ex Uranio Overseas
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1997Dubai, United Arab EmiratesVisionary & Leadership | Creative Strategy | Brand Acquisition - Diesel | GCC + MENA Business Development | Retail & Wholesale Distribution | People Management | Stakeholder Relationship
Rushdi Malhas Trading Est/Bajrai Int’l GroupGeneral Manager
Jan. 1992 - Dec. 1997Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaVisionary & Leadership | Creative Strategy | Brand Acquisition - Diesel, Benetton, Dolce & Gabbana, Furla, Beltrami | GCC Business Development | Retail Expansion | Concept Development | People Management | Stakeholder Relationship
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