About me
Leila is an award-winning Global Executive Creative Director with 20 years of experience at leading multinational advertising agencies. Based in Dubai, she has built a career defined by impactful bold ideas and strategic thinking. Her creativity recognized at both local and international award shows, with three Grand Prix in 2024, has ranked her one of the region's top ECDs, and earned her a seat on the jury of many prestigious international festivals, such as Cannes Lions and Clios. Known for bridging creativity and performance, Leila is passionate about digital transformation and crafting meaningful, data-driven strategies that build brand relevance and drive business growth in an ever-evolving landscape.
Skills
Advertising, Art Direction, Brain storming, Brand Management, Brand Stategy, Campaign Planning, Communications, Content Management, Creative, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Experiential Marketing, Film, Graphic Design, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Multimedia, Outdoor (OOH), Point of Sale, Presentation, Print, Problem Solving, Social Media, Strategy Planning, Team Management, Video Production
Sector Experience
Advertising, Automotive, Banking, Beauty, Charity / Not for profit, Creative Services, Design, E-Commerce, Electronics, Entertainment, Fashion, Film (Short / Documentary), FMCG, Food & Beverages, Footwear & Accessories, Gaming, Healthcare, Hospitality, Hotels & Resorts, Household Care, Insurance, International, Lifestyle, Live Entertainment, Marketing, New Media, Outdoor, Personal Care, Point of Sale, Public Sector, Real Estate / Property, Recycling & Waste Management, Social Network / Community, Sports, Sustainability, Telecoms, Tobacco, Transport, Travel & Leisure, Water
Awards
Ad Stars Gold, Cannes Lions - Gold, Cresta International Advertising Award, Dubai Lynx - Winner, Effie\'s - Gold, LIA Award - Gold, New York Ad Festival - First Prize, One Show - Gold Pencil
Clients
Adidas, Canon, Coca-Cola, Danone, Heineken, Kellogg, Lenovo, L`Oreal, MARS Inc, Nestle UK, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser, Reebok, Unicef, Unilever, Vodafone