Corporate Communications/Public Relations & Publications Awards Judging Committee
Chair:
Leonie Matta, CEO & Founder
Digital Coach MENA
Niscemi, Sicily, Italy
Leonie Matta, CEO and Founder of Digital Coach MENA, is a passionate digital entrepreneur and marketing and business coach with over three decades of experience. She is committed to helping professionals and SMEs succeed in the digital age while prioritizing their well-being.
Leonie is an expert in leveraging digital technologies to drive exponential growth and profitability for her clients. She is also a certified Project Manager and Change Intelligence practitioner, which enables her to help her clients manage complex projects and lead change within their organizations. Leonie is fluent in English, Arabic, Italian, and French, which allows her to communicate effectively with clients and partners from all over the world.
On being invited to be this year’s Chair, Leonie told us: “The Stevie Awards are the world’s most prestigious awards for business development and professionals. They recognize the outstanding achievements of organizations and individuals who are raising the bar for excellence in corporate communications and public relations.”
Committee:
Alya Al Hebshi, Head of Outreach & Engagement
Abu Dhabi Government, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate
Alya Al Hebshi has 16 years of experience in the fields of Communications, Media, PR, Leadership, Innovation, and Strategy. She’s the Head of Outreach & Engagement in an Abu Dhabi Government entity and working on Abu Dhabi’s level projects and initiatives in the Social Sector. Alya’s the Founder and President of Alya AlHebshi Consultancy.
Wajeeha Al-Husseini, Director of Brand & Communications
Umniah Mobile Company, Amman, Jordan
Wajeeha Al-Husseini, a seasoned communications expert with over 25 years of experience, spearheads Umniah's branding, advertising, and corporate communication as Director of Band and Corporate Communications. Her visionary leadership has led Umniah to numerous successful campaigns, including the launch of 5G services and the Sustainability Program.
Jon Barber, Vice President - Marketing & Communications
TECOM Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jon Barber is Vice President of Marketing and Communications at TECOM Group. He is a Chartered Member of CIPR and has been named in PR Week’s Power Book for five straight years. He has worked for many notable brands including BBC, ADNOC, Ferrari, DAMAC Properties, and ACWA Power.
Ramzi Ghurani, Managing Partner
Petra Insurance Brokers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ramzi Ghurani, a visionary in risk management, has led Petra Insurance Brokers to success for over a decade. His extensive business experience and strategic prowess address clients' holistic insurance needs. Fully invested in insurance technology, Ramzi envisions disrupting the industry with a groundbreaking platform, prioritizing a customer-centric approach for a revolutionary insurance experience.
Cinzia Nitti, Senior Media Consultant
HR Revolution Middle East, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Cinzia is a Senior Corporate Communications specialist, PR consultant, and business journalist with an extensive international experience in the UAE, Italy, India, and the US. Specializing in media relations, D&I within Organizations, and Government liaison, she demonstrated a nuanced understanding of cross-cultural communication. This insight is encapsulated in her professional vision.
Dr. Mai Saleh, Associate Professor
National Research Centre, Giza, Al Jizah, Egypt
Mai S. Saleh is an associate professor in Environmental Health with a PhD in Biochemistry. MS is the founder of the Matchmaker; a startup for talent management and talent acquisition that facilitates predictive hiring with the help of personality profiling using her innovative learning style tool, the Intellectual Style Inventory.