Marketing, Media (Apps/Events/Video/Websites) & Social Media Awards Judging Committee

Chair:

Dr. Mahmoud Mansi, Chairperson & Founder
Influencers Today Magazine
Alexandria, Saba Pasha, Egypt

Dr. Mahmoud Mansi (DBA|CIPD Level 7) is the Founder of four digital magazines: Influencers Today Magazine (the first Influencers’ magazine globally), HR Revolution Middle East Magazine, NGOs Today Magazine, and recently Women of Saudi Arabia, in addition to being an ambitious Business Innovator with a 360° experience in management consulting, auditing, research and education, and a Faculty Instructor at the Human Capital Institute.  Dr. Mahmoud is passionate about communicating new ideas and solutions to the community in various ways including writing, public speaking, and media. That’s why he is the author of 9 books, and a writer at Harvard Business Review, Stanford for Social Innovation, Fortune Arabia, and MIT Technology Review. In 2023 he participated in writing the “Entrepreneur’s Journey,” a book by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. As a global public speaker, he has travelled and spoken at many conferences - including FIREX, SHRM TECH, HRSE, ATD ME, and NIES - in Nigeria, Egypt, UAE, India, KSA, Italy, Spain, Sudan, and the UK. Additionally, he has achieved a record by speaking 8 times at TEDx. Due to his expertise as a Judge at global business and sustainability awards, he has been featured on several blogs giving tips regarding judging and competing:  The Stevie Awards Blog, Brilliance Awards Blog & GULF Sustainability Awards Blog.

Throughout his diverse career journey, he has received awards from different entities. Earlier in 2023 he was awarded by the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in USA, funded and organized by the  US Department of State. In 2022, he was shortlisted as one of the top 5 CHROs in the Middle East at the Future Workplace Awards in Dubai. He has also received awards for his creative writing achievements: in 2010 he was one of the winners of Sea of Words Literary Award organized by the Anna Lindh Foundation with his short story “The Island”, and in 2012 he was selected to participate in the World Event Young Artists (WEYA) Festival in the UK with his short story “Revolution of Pirates”. As a Marketing & Branding innovator, Dr. Mahmoud has recently been working on delivering three new major solutions related to creating “in-house influencers”: (1) converting customers to advocates; (2) developing and promoting employees to become company social media influencers and brand ambassadors; (3) developing both employees and customers to volunteer in the organization’s corporate social responsibility and philanthropy initiatives.

On being invited to be a Chair, Dr. Mahmoud told us: “I have been judging for The Stevie Awards since 2019, and the effort and time I put into judging with each round impacts my experience, knowledge, and “ambition”. Yes, I get inspired by all the positivity and success stories, that contribute not only to my professional life, but to my passion as a human being. It is delightful to witness the continuous evolution of our limitless human race.”

Committee: 

Ahmed Abou Bakr, Publishing Director      
IDSC, Cairo, Egypt
Ahmed is a Digital Marketing and Dissemination Manager with extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams at the Egyptian Cabinet's Information and Decision Support Center. He has expertise in strategic planning, content dissemination, and overseeing impactful digital projects. He is leveraging his skills as a Stevie Awards judge for the MENA region.

Aseel Al-Assi, Senior Performance Marketing Manager
Chain Reaction, Amman, Jordan
Aseel Asi holds an MBA and works as a Senior Performance Marketing Specialist. With extensive experience in paid advertising across diverse digital platforms, Aseel is currently employed at a prominent digital marketing firm. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands in the world.

Atifa Al-Sayed, Founding Member   
Citizens for Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain
Atifa is a founding member of the youth group Citizens for Bahrain, an organization dedicated to reflecting the views of moderate Bahrainis and ensuring that the full spectrum of opinions gets a fair hearing locally and internationally. She actively participated in the group's efforts for reconciliation, parliament monitoring, and ongoing reforms in Bahrain.

Hande Alaca Ün, Marketing Director
Eczacibasi Building Products, Istanbul, Turkey
Hande Alaca Un has accumulated over 15 years of experience in marketing and product management, working as the Marketing Director at Eczacibasi Building Products Company. She is also pursuing a PhD in marketing at Istanbul Technical University, researching "Consumer Behavior in Omni-Channel Retailing" and its relationship with digitalization.

Dr. Nashwa Alruwaini, CEO           
Pyramedia Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Nashwa, a renowned Arab businesswoman, is the founder and CEO of Pyramedia Group, excelling in media production, financial investments, advertising, and healthcare. She is the founder of the Nashwa Foundation and is dedicated to philanthropy. Her award-winning company, Pyramedia, is celebrated for innovative TV formats and culturally significant shows like The Million’s Poet.

Omar Arabyat, Digital Manager
Orange Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Omar holds an MBA degree with 15+ years’ experience in building and managing B2B ICT, API products, setting marketing plans, supporting and building business plans, and interpersonal communication. support in building a digital transformation plan and new techniques and skills to access different distribution channels and enhance internal processes. 
 

Hanane Benkhallouk, CEO  
Sustain Leadership Consultancy, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dr. Hanane Benkhallouk, based in Dubai, is a multi-industry management consultant and culture change expert dedicated to humanizing business. As the accomplished author of "Seeds of Change," she is a respected judge, dynamic speaker, and thought leader in her field. Through Tawazoun, she champions balance, impacting people, workplaces, society, and the planet.

Asad El Neil El Safi, FM Consultant
Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Experienced Facilities Management Consultant with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing asset performance, and delivering strategic excellence. Leveraging a diverse background in architectural engineering, project management, and procurement expertise.

 

Eiman Fuaad, Quality Consultant Freelancer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ms. Eiman Fuaad Elsayed is a seasoned Quality Consultant freelancer with 23 years of experience in healthcare. Her career journey spans roles in nursing, quality and accreditation, medical surveying, clinical governance, and operational excellence. Eiman's diverse expertise includes implementing DGEP and IMS ISO standards, conducting audits, and spearheading quality improvement initiatives.

Seda Genc, Founder
Neuromarketing Strategist, Neuromar, Istanbul, Turkey
Seda Genç is an award-winning neuromarketing consultant and founder of Neuro-mar Neuromarketing and Communication Consultancy. She has 14+ years of professional experience, and she is pioneering the neuromarketing field in Turkey. She has provided neuromarketing consulting, research, and training services since 2015.

Ilan Geva, President  
ILAN GEVA & FRIENDS, Northbrook, Illinois, United States
Ilan is a global branding and consumer behavior expert who has worked at Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, and other agencies. He co-authored the book “Global Brand Management” based on his experiences. His work has won over 100 industry awards around the world. Ilan taught at the University of Chicago and DePaul University. 

 

Mayank Gupta, Senior Manager, Health Research  
Apple Inc., Cupertino, California, United States
Mayank is an accomplished Senior Engineering Manager with 20 years of experience in software engineering, infrastructure development, team management, and cloud computing. He is skilled at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products and implementing agile methodologies and project management best practices. He is passionate about building and leading high-performing teams.

Muhammad Zeeshan Haider, Head of Marketing  
Now Health International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
With over 12 years of diversified marketing experience, Zeeshan has been leading brands from obscurity to stardom on a global scale. He is an active member of the American Marketing Association and an alumnus of the Said Business School at the University of Oxford's disruptive strategy program. He has been part of various judging panels.

Hanan Hakami, Public Relations Specialist, International Media Relations Agency
Ministry of Information Saudi Arabia, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Hanan, a Saudi poet and novelist, works at the International Media Relations Agency at the Saudi Ministry of Media. She has written three Arabic books and is registered with various organizations, including the Arab-European Forum for Human Rights, the Women's Empowerment Organization, and the United Nations. Hanan holds degrees in economics, gender studies, social equality, and governance.

Eng. Soha Heikal, Head of Marketing          
Industry Service Complex, AAST, Abu Keir Campus, Arab Academy, Alexandria, Egypt
Media & PR Expert | TEDx Speaker | PLC Lecturer, specialized in leading technical/vocational education marketing initiatives; youth mentorship, influencer marketing, student innovation contests, upskilling technicians with digital/media skills, and featuring technician students in media channels including DW, BBC, and Sky News, highlighting the importance of the vocational workforce, especially for women.

Dr. Mir Damoon Mir, Head of Strategy/CCO
Zigma8, Tehran, Iran
Dr. Mir Damoon Mir, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of the multi-award-winning agency Zigma8, has led his team for almost two decades, delivering world-class communication solutions globally. A distinguished juror for prestigious awards, including the New York Festival, the WARC Prize, the Effie Awards, and more, his strategic expertise shapes industry standards.

Serkan Toptaş, Head of Metafokus  
Metafokus, Atasehır, Istanbul, Turkey
Serkan Toptaş has over 15 years of experience in professional videography content. He has won many international awards. He is working to take the art of videography to the next level by working on new-generation technologies and artificial intelligence. He is the founder and partner of Metafokus, a company leading this vision.

Nazlican Yoney, Founder and CEO
House of Sol, Chicago, Illinois, United States
After a decade in strategic roles at Microsoft, Turkcell, and Google, Nazlican launched her design start-up, House of Sól. She also serves as an Advisory Board Member at the Sabanci School of Business and regularly writes about technology in Vogue.

 

Süleyman Yavuz Yoraz, Manager
Ziraat Bank, İstanbul, Turkey
Süleyman works as Manager at Ziraat Bank in Turkey. He has 18+ years of experience in banking and a total of 22 years of job experience. He graduated from Çankaya University Industrial Engineering Department. He has an MBA from Çankaya University and an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Gazi University, Turkey.

Ghada Zaki, Marketing and Outreach Advisor
Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC)-Egyptian Cabinet, Cairo, Egypt
Ghada Zaki is a Marketing and Outreach Advisor. She has more than 17 years of experience in digital marketing, research, and data analytics. She is a certified PMP and MBA holder in global management, a certified digital marketing professional, and a graduate of economics from Cairo University.