Initiatives Aim to Support Companies in Providing the Best Solutions to Achieve Aspirations of the Public
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Thursday, January 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
Al Maddah: Taking 15 minutes to complete the survey will help the city’s development
In a step to realize the public’s aspirations and to provide the most appropriate solutions, the Event Organizers Committee at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) has approved two initiatives in an effort to support the companies operating in the events industry.
The first adopted initiative involves the launch of a new e-survey available at the following website: www.eventssaudi.info . The survey investigates public attitudes and behaviors regarding the types and quality of the events that they would like to see in Jeddah and in other regions throughout the Kingdom. The survey also analyzes the frequency of attendance and public opinion regarding which events most meet their needs and aspirations.
The second initiative is an e-survey targeting companies operating in the events industry. The one-page survey, which is available at www.eventssaudi.info , covers the organization, procurement and logistics of services. The survey also collects data regarding the company’s age, previous events and number of employees.
The adoptions of the two initiatives were approved during the Committee’s regular meeting for the month of January, which was held by a number of JCCI Committee members. Meeting attendees included Feras Adel Al Maddah, President of the Committee, and Heba Wajdi Zahid, Vice-President of the Committee; alongside Committee members: Mohammed Iqbal Alawi, Yaser M. Baker, Osama Abdul Aziz Sarhan, Mahmoud Ahmed Alawadi, Mohammed Saif Ahmed Mansour.
Al Maddah said: “These initiatives will serve the general public in Jeddah and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The results of the surveys will be shared with the concerned authorities, such as the Supreme Commission for Tourism (SCT) and the Tourism Development Council in the region and in the Jeddah Municipality, in order to keep them informed in regards to the quality of events that the public wants. In 15 minutes’ time, every citizen can complete this survey and contribute to the development of their city in terms of event coordination. Suggestions can be sent to the Committee on the website: www.eventssaudi.info .”
Al Maddah added: “Covering events companies will help us formulate a list of organized data for the Chamber related to event coordination. This industry is among the fastest growing industries in the Kingdom in both public and private sectors, with the number of operating events companies steadily growing.”
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Monday, February 2, 2015
JCCI Event Organization Committee Approves Two Initiatives to Serve Events Industry
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Al Bloushi Council Recommends Addressing the Misuse and Negative Effects of Social Media
Organized by the Ministry of Interior in Al Ain
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 31st 2015 [ME NewsWire]
During the Ministry of Interior’s council hosted by Mohammed Ahmed Al Bloushi on Friday in Al Ain, attendees recommended reinforcing institutional and community efforts to address the misuse of social media. Participants at the council called for appropriate solutions to avoid misuse and abuse of social media especially by the youth. They also stressed the need to introduce stiffer penalties for using mobile phones while driving, in order to reduce traffic accidents. The Council called for organizing educational programs to educate students on the optimal use of modern technologies, along with media campaigns to acquaint parents with the risks of social media misuse. Mohammed Ahmed Al Mahmoud Al Bloushi, host of the council, lauded the efforts of the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, and its leading role in analyzing and addressing the various negative phenomena in society, in a bid to achieve the highest levels of security, safety, and social stability.
For his part, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of Law Respect Culture Bureau at the Minister of Interior tackled the awareness councils’ initiatives launched by the ministry. “These councils aim at strengthening relations with community members and discuss a variety of social issues of national, service, and police specificity,” he said.
The council, held under the theme “The impact of social media on youth”, was moderated by media figure Mohammed Ghanem Mustafa (of Ras Al Khaimah Radio). It tackled a number of topics, which called for further action to promote awareness on the proper use of modern communication technologies and social media.
Colonel Obeid Al Zaabi (from the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Interior) highlighted the advantages of modern means of communication. “They increase interaction between members of society and facilitate access to information in different fields and disciplines of life,” he said. For his part, Abdullah bin Ramdoun, Family Counselor, indicated that parents are now learning from their tech-savvy children, due to the widespread use of advanced technology and media programs in society.
On the same note, Ahmed Ali Al Bloushi, (Head of the Cooperation Council Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), underlined the importance of developing appropriate solutions in order to avoid the misuse and abuse of modern means of communication. “The negative and wrongful use of these means yield adverse implications and negative consequences on young people,” he said. Rashid Al Bloushi (CEO of the Abu Dhabi Securities Market) called for concerted efforts between government and private authorities and various community groups to avoid the risks and impact of social media on our children.
Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Bloushi, Head of the Peripheral Regions Traffic Department at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, tackled the growing problem of driver distraction that leads to traffic accidents, caused by people using social media while driving, as they fail to pay attention to road surprises.
Sultan Mohammed Al Mahmoud (Executive Director of Strategic Development at the Tourism Development and Investment Company TDIC) reiterated the need to raise awareness among parents about the dangerous and negative impacts of social media misuse. For his part, Colonel Taleb Al Bloushi (from the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Department at the Ministry of Interior), noted that the organizing bodies constantly endeavor to raise awareness among community members of the risks of social media misuse. “Different segments of society are now much more aware of these risks, which contributes to reducing their severity and adverse effects,” he said.
Towards the end of the Council, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of Law Respect Culture Bureau at the Minister of Interior honored the host of the Council, Mohammed Ahmed Al Mahmoud Al Bloushi and handed him a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative shield.
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, January 31st 2015 [ME NewsWire]
During the Ministry of Interior’s council hosted by Mohammed Ahmed Al Bloushi on Friday in Al Ain, attendees recommended reinforcing institutional and community efforts to address the misuse of social media. Participants at the council called for appropriate solutions to avoid misuse and abuse of social media especially by the youth. They also stressed the need to introduce stiffer penalties for using mobile phones while driving, in order to reduce traffic accidents. The Council called for organizing educational programs to educate students on the optimal use of modern technologies, along with media campaigns to acquaint parents with the risks of social media misuse. Mohammed Ahmed Al Mahmoud Al Bloushi, host of the council, lauded the efforts of the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Law Respect Culture Bureau, and its leading role in analyzing and addressing the various negative phenomena in society, in a bid to achieve the highest levels of security, safety, and social stability.
For his part, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of Law Respect Culture Bureau at the Minister of Interior tackled the awareness councils’ initiatives launched by the ministry. “These councils aim at strengthening relations with community members and discuss a variety of social issues of national, service, and police specificity,” he said.
The council, held under the theme “The impact of social media on youth”, was moderated by media figure Mohammed Ghanem Mustafa (of Ras Al Khaimah Radio). It tackled a number of topics, which called for further action to promote awareness on the proper use of modern communication technologies and social media.
Colonel Obeid Al Zaabi (from the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Interior) highlighted the advantages of modern means of communication. “They increase interaction between members of society and facilitate access to information in different fields and disciplines of life,” he said. For his part, Abdullah bin Ramdoun, Family Counselor, indicated that parents are now learning from their tech-savvy children, due to the widespread use of advanced technology and media programs in society.
On the same note, Ahmed Ali Al Bloushi, (Head of the Cooperation Council Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), underlined the importance of developing appropriate solutions in order to avoid the misuse and abuse of modern means of communication. “The negative and wrongful use of these means yield adverse implications and negative consequences on young people,” he said. Rashid Al Bloushi (CEO of the Abu Dhabi Securities Market) called for concerted efforts between government and private authorities and various community groups to avoid the risks and impact of social media on our children.
Colonel Hamad Nasser Al Bloushi, Head of the Peripheral Regions Traffic Department at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, tackled the growing problem of driver distraction that leads to traffic accidents, caused by people using social media while driving, as they fail to pay attention to road surprises.
Sultan Mohammed Al Mahmoud (Executive Director of Strategic Development at the Tourism Development and Investment Company TDIC) reiterated the need to raise awareness among parents about the dangerous and negative impacts of social media misuse. For his part, Colonel Taleb Al Bloushi (from the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Department at the Ministry of Interior), noted that the organizing bodies constantly endeavor to raise awareness among community members of the risks of social media misuse. “Different segments of society are now much more aware of these risks, which contributes to reducing their severity and adverse effects,” he said.
Towards the end of the Council, Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Salah Obeid Al Ghoul, Director of Law Respect Culture Bureau at the Minister of Interior honored the host of the Council, Mohammed Ahmed Al Mahmoud Al Bloushi and handed him a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative shield.
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ADP: Graduation of EFQM Certified Internal Assessors Course
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Directorate General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police celebrated the graduation of a number of its staff members after completing an EFQM Certified Internal Assessors course.
Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations, recently attended the graduation ceremony that was held at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi. He reiterated the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to enhance staff members’ efficiency in a way that would improve performance indicators and develop police services.
The course tackled a number of topics that enhanced participants’ knowledge and acquainted them with the fundamental concepts and standards of excellence, and with the optimal ways to implement the knowledge they acquired during the course, in addition to the results/outcomes of the evaluation process.
Major General Al Raisi delivered certificates to the graduates during the ceremony held at the Directorate General of Central Operations in Abu Dhabi Police and attended by a number of heads of departments.
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The Directorate General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police celebrated the graduation of a number of its staff members after completing an EFQM Certified Internal Assessors course.
Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Director General of Central Operations, recently attended the graduation ceremony that was held at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi. He reiterated the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to enhance staff members’ efficiency in a way that would improve performance indicators and develop police services.
The course tackled a number of topics that enhanced participants’ knowledge and acquainted them with the fundamental concepts and standards of excellence, and with the optimal ways to implement the knowledge they acquired during the course, in addition to the results/outcomes of the evaluation process.
Major General Al Raisi delivered certificates to the graduates during the ceremony held at the Directorate General of Central Operations in Abu Dhabi Police and attended by a number of heads of departments.
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265 Police Staff Members Graduate after Completing 19 Specialized Courses at Abu Dhabi Police
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Training Department of the Human Resources Directorate General at Abu Dhabi Police, recently celebrated the graduation of 265 police staff members after successfully completing 19 specialized security courses.
Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoudi, International Cooperation Training Branch Manager at the Training Department, said: “Such training courses for our staff members embody the strategy of the Abu Dhabi Police, which aims to strengthen the competencies and the level of ability for our human cadres throughout the various fields.”
He explained that the Training Department has organized several training courses, which include staff members from various police and services departments, in order to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the various service sectors in the UAE, and to enable employees to perform their professional tasks in the best possible ways.
Moreover, he indicated that during the training courses, the participants received practical training in collaboration with international police departments – which include the French and German police. These training courses contributed to enhancing their skills and abilities in police work overall, so as to stay abreast of the latest developments and innovations in police work.
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The Training Department of the Human Resources Directorate General at Abu Dhabi Police, recently celebrated the graduation of 265 police staff members after successfully completing 19 specialized security courses.
Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Saeed Al Amoudi, International Cooperation Training Branch Manager at the Training Department, said: “Such training courses for our staff members embody the strategy of the Abu Dhabi Police, which aims to strengthen the competencies and the level of ability for our human cadres throughout the various fields.”
He explained that the Training Department has organized several training courses, which include staff members from various police and services departments, in order to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the various service sectors in the UAE, and to enable employees to perform their professional tasks in the best possible ways.
Moreover, he indicated that during the training courses, the participants received practical training in collaboration with international police departments – which include the French and German police. These training courses contributed to enhancing their skills and abilities in police work overall, so as to stay abreast of the latest developments and innovations in police work.
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Sunday, February 1, 2015
Al Ain Traffic Educates Pedestrians about Run-over Accidents through Awareness Brochures
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
The Al Ain Traffic Section affiliated with the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols at the Abu Dhabi Police distributed awareness brochures in hopes of curtailing run-over accidents. In accordance with the strategy of the Abu Dhabi Police, the initiative focused on benefiting pedestrians on roads.
Major Salah Abdulalh Al Humairi, Chief of the Al Ain Traffic Section, noted that this traffic awareness initiative falls within the pedestrian safety campaign that was recently launched by the Ministry of Interior under the slogan “Ensuring Pedestrians’ Safety”. This initiative aims to enhance awareness amongst both drivers and pedestrians regarding the need to adhere to traffic rules in a bid to avoid run-over incidents.
Adding further, Al Hemairi urged drivers to comply with the rules and regulations of traffic and to give priority to pedestrians who use the designated crosswalks in order to maintain their safety and the safety of road users. “This would contribute to achieving the highest levels of traffic safety for all and to curtail incidents related to traffic and run-overs,” he said.
For his part, Lieutenant Nasser Khalifa Al Shamesi, Manager of the Public Relations Branch at Al Ain Traffic Section, warned pedestrians and motorists about the consequences of violating the laws and instructions of traffic – which may result in run-over accidents. Moreover, he appealed to pedestrians to use the designated crosswalks and to comply with pedestrian signals at intersections.
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Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317
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The Al Ain Traffic Section affiliated with the Directorate of Traffic and Patrols at the Abu Dhabi Police distributed awareness brochures in hopes of curtailing run-over accidents. In accordance with the strategy of the Abu Dhabi Police, the initiative focused on benefiting pedestrians on roads.
Major Salah Abdulalh Al Humairi, Chief of the Al Ain Traffic Section, noted that this traffic awareness initiative falls within the pedestrian safety campaign that was recently launched by the Ministry of Interior under the slogan “Ensuring Pedestrians’ Safety”. This initiative aims to enhance awareness amongst both drivers and pedestrians regarding the need to adhere to traffic rules in a bid to avoid run-over incidents.
Adding further, Al Hemairi urged drivers to comply with the rules and regulations of traffic and to give priority to pedestrians who use the designated crosswalks in order to maintain their safety and the safety of road users. “This would contribute to achieving the highest levels of traffic safety for all and to curtail incidents related to traffic and run-overs,” he said.
For his part, Lieutenant Nasser Khalifa Al Shamesi, Manager of the Public Relations Branch at Al Ain Traffic Section, warned pedestrians and motorists about the consequences of violating the laws and instructions of traffic – which may result in run-over accidents. Moreover, he appealed to pedestrians to use the designated crosswalks and to comply with pedestrian signals at intersections.
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ADP Guards and Special tasks Honors the Emirates Women Police Association
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, January 29th 2015 [ME NewsWire]
Brigadier Fares Khalifa Al Farsi, Director General of Guards and Special Tasks at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, honored Major Amina Mohamed Al Baloushi, Chairperson of the Emirates Women Police Association (EWPA), in recognition of the excellence demonstrated by the association in social responsibility, and its efforts in promoting police work.
Brigadier Al Farsi hailed the efforts of women police staff members in boosting the state of security and safety. He reiterated his confidence in the abilities of Emirati women in general, and in the Emirates Women Police Association to make additional achievements that would contribute to serving society and promoting the gains of security and stability.
Towards the end of the meeting that was held in Abu Dhabi, the Director General of Guards and Special Tasks presented Major Al Baloushi, Chairperson of the Emirates Women Police Association (EWPA), with a commemorative shield. The ceremony was attended by Captain Yusuf Al Shibani, Head of Public Relations Branch, and First Lieutenant Sheikha Al Zaabi, Employees Affairs Branch Manager at the Guards and Special Tasks Department.
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Brigadier Fares Khalifa Al Farsi, Director General of Guards and Special Tasks at the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, honored Major Amina Mohamed Al Baloushi, Chairperson of the Emirates Women Police Association (EWPA), in recognition of the excellence demonstrated by the association in social responsibility, and its efforts in promoting police work.
Brigadier Al Farsi hailed the efforts of women police staff members in boosting the state of security and safety. He reiterated his confidence in the abilities of Emirati women in general, and in the Emirates Women Police Association to make additional achievements that would contribute to serving society and promoting the gains of security and stability.
Towards the end of the meeting that was held in Abu Dhabi, the Director General of Guards and Special Tasks presented Major Al Baloushi, Chairperson of the Emirates Women Police Association (EWPA), with a commemorative shield. The ceremony was attended by Captain Yusuf Al Shibani, Head of Public Relations Branch, and First Lieutenant Sheikha Al Zaabi, Employees Affairs Branch Manager at the Guards and Special Tasks Department.
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Introducing Mirum: A Modern Global Company
The company will unite 11 independent agencies with 40 offices in 17 countries
NEW YORK - Sunday, February 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- J. Walter Thompson Company announced today the launch of Mirum, a new global company uniting 11 digital agencies spanning 17 countries and 40 offices. Former Digitaria Chief Executive Officer Dan Khabie will take the helm as Mirum Global and North America CEO. In this role, Khabie will have oversight of Mirum’s overall growth strategy, including P&L responsibility, managing key client relationships and aligning resources to service clients globally. He will report to J. Walter Thompson Company’s Global CEO, Gustavo Martinez, and be based between the West Coast and the East Coast.
Mirum is a new company created with a pioneering spirit, built by bringing together successful regional companies that have a deep understanding of local market needs. Mirum’s principles are rooted in innovation, design, data, marketing and technology to drive business transformation in a world of constantly evolving behaviors and expectations.
“The launch of Mirum is an integral part of our strategy to continue building on J. Walter Thompson Company’s many assets and capabilities in order to drive business transformation,” stated Martinez. “Mirum is poised to deliver both the technology and creative solutions that global brands demand.”
“Dan’s natural entrepreneurial instincts and passion will foster Mirum's startup mentality as he drives growth forward across our global network,” said Stefano Zunino, Head of Digital Worldwide, J. Walter Thompson, and Chairman of Mirum.
Mirum’s capabilities are organized around Strategy & Consulting services, Creative & Content, User Experience & Platforms, Analytics & Insight and Product Development & Mobile. Additionally, Mirum has deep vertical service offerings in Digital Retail, Behavioral Media and Financial Services.
Current clients include CBRE, Cyrela, Daum Kakao, Finnair, HSBC, Magazine Luiza, Mazda, Microsoft, Nokia, Petco, Singapore Tourism Board, TD Bank, Walmart and XL, among others.
“I am extremely honored to have been given this exciting yet humbling role in leading some of the most talented thinkers and makers in the world,” said Khabie. “Over the last year we have worked hard as a leadership team to integrate all of these agencies together under one common vision and operational structure while keeping the entrepreneurial spirit in each region. We have become a borderless agency with a collaborative, passionate culture, and it has already led us to win global clients that will be announced on a later date.”
Mirum companies include Digitaria (U.S.), XM (Asia Pacific), CASA (Brazil), ActivearkJWT (Finland, Sweden, India and U.K.) and Twist Image (Canada). Lunchbox (U.S.), i-Cherry (Brazil), HeathWallace (U.K.), Quirk (South Africa and U.K.), Clarus (Mexico) and X-Prime (France) will also join Mirum.
Daiga Atvara will be Chief Design Officer; Matt Webb, Chief Technology Officer; Dave Wallace, Chief Operations Officer; Nick Read, Chief Financial Officer; Sarah Kotlova, Global Head of Agency Services; and John Baker, Chief Marketing Officer. Khabie plans on naming a Chief Creative Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head of Data & Analytics over the next six months.
Khabie has also named his global leadership team, which includes Robin Bade and Markus Hakala, Europe; Rob Stokes, MEA; Guilherme Gomide, LATAM; Nanda Ivens, APAC; Mark Goodman, NA; Alex Kavinski, Behavioral Media; and Kevin Weisberg, Digital Retail Marketing.
ABOUT MIRUM
Mirum is a new agency created with a pioneering spirit, built by bringing together successful regional companies that have a deep understanding of local market needs. Our principles are rooted in innovation, design, data, marketing and technology to drive business transformation in a world of constantly evolving behaviors and expectations. Operating in 17 countries, with 40 offices and more than 2,200 professionals, Mirum is a global agency that is a part of the J. Walter Thompson Company and WPP family. For more information visit mirumagency.com.
ABOUT THE J.WALTER THOMPSON COMPANY
J. Walter Thompson Company was founded in 1864 and has been making pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and business for more than 150 years. Today under the leadership of Global CEO Gustavo Martinez, the company has evolved to include several global networks including J. Walter Thompson Worldwide and Mirum.
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NEW YORK - Sunday, February 1st 2015 [ME NewsWire]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- J. Walter Thompson Company announced today the launch of Mirum, a new global company uniting 11 digital agencies spanning 17 countries and 40 offices. Former Digitaria Chief Executive Officer Dan Khabie will take the helm as Mirum Global and North America CEO. In this role, Khabie will have oversight of Mirum’s overall growth strategy, including P&L responsibility, managing key client relationships and aligning resources to service clients globally. He will report to J. Walter Thompson Company’s Global CEO, Gustavo Martinez, and be based between the West Coast and the East Coast.
Mirum is a new company created with a pioneering spirit, built by bringing together successful regional companies that have a deep understanding of local market needs. Mirum’s principles are rooted in innovation, design, data, marketing and technology to drive business transformation in a world of constantly evolving behaviors and expectations.
“The launch of Mirum is an integral part of our strategy to continue building on J. Walter Thompson Company’s many assets and capabilities in order to drive business transformation,” stated Martinez. “Mirum is poised to deliver both the technology and creative solutions that global brands demand.”
“Dan’s natural entrepreneurial instincts and passion will foster Mirum's startup mentality as he drives growth forward across our global network,” said Stefano Zunino, Head of Digital Worldwide, J. Walter Thompson, and Chairman of Mirum.
Mirum’s capabilities are organized around Strategy & Consulting services, Creative & Content, User Experience & Platforms, Analytics & Insight and Product Development & Mobile. Additionally, Mirum has deep vertical service offerings in Digital Retail, Behavioral Media and Financial Services.
Current clients include CBRE, Cyrela, Daum Kakao, Finnair, HSBC, Magazine Luiza, Mazda, Microsoft, Nokia, Petco, Singapore Tourism Board, TD Bank, Walmart and XL, among others.
“I am extremely honored to have been given this exciting yet humbling role in leading some of the most talented thinkers and makers in the world,” said Khabie. “Over the last year we have worked hard as a leadership team to integrate all of these agencies together under one common vision and operational structure while keeping the entrepreneurial spirit in each region. We have become a borderless agency with a collaborative, passionate culture, and it has already led us to win global clients that will be announced on a later date.”
Mirum companies include Digitaria (U.S.), XM (Asia Pacific), CASA (Brazil), ActivearkJWT (Finland, Sweden, India and U.K.) and Twist Image (Canada). Lunchbox (U.S.), i-Cherry (Brazil), HeathWallace (U.K.), Quirk (South Africa and U.K.), Clarus (Mexico) and X-Prime (France) will also join Mirum.
Daiga Atvara will be Chief Design Officer; Matt Webb, Chief Technology Officer; Dave Wallace, Chief Operations Officer; Nick Read, Chief Financial Officer; Sarah Kotlova, Global Head of Agency Services; and John Baker, Chief Marketing Officer. Khabie plans on naming a Chief Creative Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head of Data & Analytics over the next six months.
Khabie has also named his global leadership team, which includes Robin Bade and Markus Hakala, Europe; Rob Stokes, MEA; Guilherme Gomide, LATAM; Nanda Ivens, APAC; Mark Goodman, NA; Alex Kavinski, Behavioral Media; and Kevin Weisberg, Digital Retail Marketing.
ABOUT MIRUM
Mirum is a new agency created with a pioneering spirit, built by bringing together successful regional companies that have a deep understanding of local market needs. Our principles are rooted in innovation, design, data, marketing and technology to drive business transformation in a world of constantly evolving behaviors and expectations. Operating in 17 countries, with 40 offices and more than 2,200 professionals, Mirum is a global agency that is a part of the J. Walter Thompson Company and WPP family. For more information visit mirumagency.com.
ABOUT THE J.WALTER THOMPSON COMPANY
J. Walter Thompson Company was founded in 1864 and has been making pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and business for more than 150 years. Today under the leadership of Global CEO Gustavo Martinez, the company has evolved to include several global networks including J. Walter Thompson Worldwide and Mirum.
Contacts
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Mirum
Jocelyn Weiss-Malas, +1 646-509-6230
press@mirumagency.com
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