Kholoud El Sharkawy

Communications DirectorFull Time

• Job Details:At BPG Kuwait, juggling numerous projects with a holistic communications perspective is my key strength. In light of the rapid emergence of social media, my role as a communications professional focuses on orchestrating my clients’ strategies to synergize Public Relations, Social Media, and Advertising (integrated marketing communications) under one umbrella. Key Responsibilities • Senior client council • Strategic planning • Pitching and winning new business • High level media relations • Bilingual news releases, publications content and speech writing • Mentoring junior staff • Media / crisis communications/ public speaking training for senior level executives • Conceptualizing and producing medium to large corporate and promotional video campaigns • Mega and Micro influencer management Clients: - YIACO Medical Company - DHAMAN Health Assurance - Boubyan Capital Investment Company (subsidiary of Boubyan Bank) - Azadea Group (Bershka, Decathlon, Oysho, Tezenis, Paul Arabia) - Tamdeen Group (Hotic & Yargici) - ThreeSixtyStyle – subsidiary of Tamdeen Group (MCM Worldwide, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta) - Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya - The Avenues Mall (Al Rai Real Estate) - GOFSCO (Gas & Oilfield Services Company) - Behbehani Motors (Volkswagen and Porsche Centre Kuwait) - RSM Albazie & Co. - M.H. Alshaya (premium dining and fashion brands) - Alyasra Fashion (Jimmy Choo, KENZO, Max & Co.)

PR Account ManagerFull Time

• Job Details:At Ogilvy PR, I was spearheading the PR discipline in the Kuwait office while leading and inspiring the agency’s PR team. Key Responsibilities: • Managing and providing strategic PR counsel to all clients across all industries • Maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients • Leading, developing, and executing new business pitches • Developing clients’ corporate strategies and to enhance and build on their corporate objectives as well as their brand growth • Creating crisis communications strategies Clients: - Sanofi - Novartis – Oncology - Patients Helping Fund Society - Burgan Bank Group - Jazeera Airways - Nissan & Renault Al Babtain Group - EQUATE Petrochemicals - ASAR Al- Ruwayeh and Partners Law firm - IBM - Huawei - Marriott Hotels - Mutawa Alkazi - Gulfnet - Al Muzaini Exchange Company - Al Muhallab Mall (Wafra Real Estate)

PR Account ExecutiveFull Time

• Job Details:Worked as part of a strong PR team to drive public relations activities and ensure the adherence of strong messaging at all times. Key Responsibilities: • Planning and executing PR events, including press conferences and promotional events. • Participating in new business proposals. • Spearheading the media relations discipline (with a strong focus on business media) • Proactively generating coverage to promote work and impact • Drafting or editing content: speech writing, media relations and full briefing documents/support materials • Keep track of emerging trends within the sector Clients: - Gulf Bank - VIVA Telecommunications - United Real Estate Co. - Starbucks Middle East - Kuwait Shell - Adidas Middle East - OSN - LG - Al Zanki Enterprises - Al Tayer Group (Emporio Armani, Coach) -Sky News Arabia - GulfRun