Joey Tawil

Group COO

Profile summary

A storyteller with nearly 30 years of experience in driving growth, strategic planning, and leadership across multiple markets and industries. Skilled in short-term sales strategies and long-term value creation. Expertise in managing diverse teams, fostering a culture of productivity, and belonging. Strong background in creative marketing solutions, financial oversight, public relations, and digital transformation initiatives.

Career highlights

Increased Revenue by 25%: Led the group to consistent YOY growth of over 25% through identifying new revenue streams and innovative business models and strategies.

Raised Company Valuation: Raised the valuation of Shablol (Kidutainment) to $85M at the time of leaving.

Key skills

Skills
Strategic PlanningSales and Marketing ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProfit & Loss OversightClient Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipDigital Transformation LeadershipData Analytics & Business IntelligenceChange Management & Organizational AgilityInnovation Management & Design ThinkingCybersecurity & Risk Management

Professional experience

Group COOJan 2019 - Present
OMNES Media Group | UAE

Overlooking the 5 Ad- Tech and Mar-Tech business silos of the group which comprise of influencer and affiliate marketing, media representation, planning and buying, PR services and tools, Event creation and management, as well as Tech advisory. - Leading the group to consistent YOY growth of over 25% through identifying new revenue streams and innovative business models and strategies. - Created an Influencer Affiliate Marketing division thus creating a new revenue stream worth 10% of influencer revenue. - Ensuring that company targets are met and exceeded on a companywide level through systems and processes that promote synergy and cross functional sales.

  • Leading the group to consistent YOY growth of over 25% through identifying new revenue streams and innovative business models and strategies.
  • Created an Influencer Affiliate Marketing division thus creating a new revenue stream worth 10% of influencer revenue.
  • Ensuring that company targets are met and exceeded on a companywide level through systems and processes that promote synergy and cross functional sales.
General ManagerJan 2015 - Jan 2019
Shablol (Kidutainment) | UAE

- Achieved 60% business growth within the first 6 months by generating annual deals that turned into repeat business. - Generated YOY growth of over 50% through restructuring business offers. - Grew the business through new client acquisitions and widening offer parameters by expanding the creative offer. - Raised the valuation of the company to $85M at the time of leaving.

  • Achieved 60% business growth within the first 6 months by generating annual deals that turned into repeat business.
  • Generated YOY growth of over 50% through restructuring business offers.
  • Grew the business through new client acquisitions and widening offer parameters by expanding the creative offer.
  • Raised the valuation of the company to $85M at the time of leaving.
Group Account DirectorJan 2010 - Jan 2015
Havas | Lebanon

- Exceeded targets by over 50% by adding services to client’s scope through demonstrated successful experiences. - Delivered high profile campaigns ensuring over 30% rise in sales at the client’s end. - Contributed to business growth through direct involvement in new business pitches resulting in onboarding new clients.

  • Exceeded targets by over 50% by adding services to client’s scope through demonstrated successful experiences.
  • Delivered high profile campaigns ensuring over 30% rise in sales at the client’s end.
  • Contributed to business growth through direct involvement in new business pitches resulting in onboarding new clients.
Marketing ManagerJan 2008 - Jan 2010
Limitless | UAE

- Raised Awareness for Downtown Jebel Ali by over 50% within the first year through a complete marketing plan ensuring high affinity messaging and touchpoint connection. - Directed marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility and foster customer engagement.

  • Raised Awareness for Downtown Jebel Ali by over 50% within the first year through a complete marketing plan ensuring high affinity messaging and touchpoint connection.
  • Directed marketing efforts to enhance brand visibility and foster customer engagement.
Associate Vice PresidentJan 2006 - Jan 2008
Bates Pan Gulf | UAE

- Ensured optimal advertising service delivered to client resulting in targets being met consistently.

  • Ensured optimal advertising service delivered to client resulting in targets being met consistently.
Business Development DirectorJan 2005 - Jan 2006
Flagtex | South Africa

- Drove growth to the brand by expanding reach to twenty-six new markets globally resulting in growth of business.

  • Drove growth to the brand by expanding reach to twenty-six new markets globally resulting in growth of business.
Account DirectorJan 2004 - Jan 2005
Black Pencil | UAE

- Managed client accounts, developing marketing and advertising strategies to enhance brand visibility and sales.

  • Managed client accounts, developing marketing and advertising strategies to enhance brand visibility and sales.
Account DirectorJan 2003 - Jan 2004
Team Y&R | UAE

- Managed the communication for LG across the region, Launched Burj Khalif and Downtown Dubai.

  • Managed the communication for LG across the region, Launched Burj Khalif and Downtown Dubai.
Account DirectorJan 2000 - Jan 2003
The Big Idea | UAE

- Provided leadership in managing accounts and ensuring the successful execution of client campaigns.

  • Provided leadership in managing accounts and ensuring the successful execution of client campaigns.
Account ManagerJan 1996 - Jan 2000
JWT | Lebanon and Kuwait

- Developed campaigns and managed client relationships, contributing to overall brand growth.

  • Developed campaigns and managed client relationships, contributing to overall brand growth.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, advertising and marketingSep 1991 - Aug 1996
Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU)