Bassel Hanbali

Key responsibilities: • Leading the strategic planning and execution of the marketing and corporate communications activities: - branding and brand architecture - media buying and advertising. - public relations, media management, and content writing - event management (own and sponsored events) • Managing virtual presence (social media platform, website, and intranet) • Design and execute internal communications to foster collaborative work environment. • Acting as the spokesperson • Managing communication during crises • Developing an integrated investor and stakeholder engagement programs. - lead outreach initiatives for market/ product intelligence - generate potential leads (government, HNWI, and institutional) - write and disseminate different type of literature (financial analysis, progress, and special situation reports) • Participating in placement and distribution activities including the drafting of pitch books and live deal material. Achievements: • Lead the communication activities of landmark transactions: IPO of MEEZA, Merger of Barwa and IBQ, Sukuk issuance (QIB, Dukhan bank, QIIB, Al Baraka, Ezdan Real Estate, Republic of Turkey, Ooredoo telecom, State of Qatar, etc.), real estate transaction (Doha, Washington, greater London, Texas, San Francisco, Luxemburg, Manchester, Berlin, others), etc. • Worked on the Asset/Property management aspects of the bank’s residential and commercial real estate assets in Qatar, USA, and UK. • Participated in the organization of high-profile focused event: - Annual Qatar Global Investment Forum for three consecutive years: attended by more than 500 delegates from 30 countries. Speakers include HNW individuals, ministers, governors, economists, and industry anchors. - Qatar Economic Forum 2022 and 2023 - Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 (Match Hospitality for VVIPs) • Developed the firm’s direction towards attracting and recruiting local and international “Talent”.