I am a lucid thinker, qualified educator, and strategic communicator with a proven track record in integrated marketing communications, business journalism, thought leadership programmes, employer brand, media…

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I am a lucid thinker, qualified educator, and strategic communicator with a proven track record in integrated marketing communications, business journalism, thought leadership programmes, employer brand, media spokesperson training, content localisation, and social media management.

I thrive on building strong employer brands, training media spokespeople, delivering multilingual content, and leading social and content strategies across APAC, LATAM, and EMEA. I value practical impact, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration to translate complex communications challenges into clear, measurable programs.

  • 17 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • PersianFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 5 roles

PR and Communications Lecturer · Azad UniversityAug 2025 – Mar 2026 · 8 mos

Teach strategic PR and communications at MBA and postgraduate levels; lead diverse classrooms; mentor candidates; coordinate with faculty to ensure high-quality programme delivery; integrate industry-relevant PR practices, crisis communication, stakeholder engagement, and ethical communication; incorporate real-world case studies and emerging digital tools and AI.

Digital PR and Social Media Lead · AppianAug 2021 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Developed and managed thought leadership and employee advocacy programmes; produced in-house videos to position Appian as a trusted Private AI and process automation brand; created multilingual content (French, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic, English, Dutch); launched LinkedIn Thought Leader ads; managed agencies and supplier relationships across APJ, LATAM, and EMEA; led crisis prevention and proactive brand positioning initiatives.

Business Journalist · Multiple outlets, EMEANov 2011 – Nov 2017 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Interviewed business executives and covered AI, public relations, social media, content marketing, and leadership topics in 100+ articles across leading international journals and outlets.

Management Consultant · Wise MarketingSep 2010 – Jul 2021 · 10 yrs 11 mos
Digital Analyst · SkyApr 2008 – Aug 2010 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Certifications and awards· 7

Level 3 Award in Education and Training2020
MA in Integrated Marketing Communications2006 – 2008
BA (Hons) in International Management2003 – 2006
Google Certificate: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing2019 – 2026

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