I'm Dana El Zein, a strategic marketing leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth for global tech, financial services, and advertising across the EMEA region. I specialize in developing go-to-market strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and turning data into actionable insights that shape executive decisions. I’m passionate about building strong C-suite partnerships, designing integrated strategies, and delivering tangible business impact. Throughout my career, I’ve consulted for all types of organizations (agencies, SMEs and MNOs) to successfully help them grow their businesses through marketing. I've successfully helped brand reposition across multiple regions, and created think-forward programs that unlock new revenue streams. I thrive on collaboration, clear communication, and turning complex data into compelling narratives that elevate organizational strategy.

Dana El Zein

I'm Dana El Zein, a strategic marketing leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth for global tech, financial services, and advertising across the EMEA region. I specialize in developing go-to-market strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and turning data into actionable insights that shape executive decisions. I’m passionate about building strong C-suite partnerships, designing integrated strategies, and delivering tangible business impact. Throughout my career, I’ve consulted for all types of organizations (agencies, SMEs and MNOs) to successfully help them grow their businesses through marketing. I've successfully helped brand reposition across multiple regions, and created think-forward programs that unlock new revenue streams. I thrive on collaboration, clear communication, and turning complex data into compelling narratives that elevate organizational strategy.

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I’m Dana El Zein, a strategic marketing leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth for global tech, financial services, and advertising across the EMEA region. I specialize in developing go-to-market strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and turning data into actionable insights that shape executive decisions. I’m passionate about building strong C-suite partnerships, designing integrated strategies, and delivering tangible business impact.

Throughout my career, I’ve consulted for all types of organizations (agencies, SMEs and MNOs) to successfully help them grow their businesses through marketing. I’ve successfully helped brand reposition across multiple regions, and created think-forward programs that unlock new revenue streams. I thrive on collaboration, clear communication, and turning complex data into compelling narratives that elevate organizational strategy.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Director of Digital and Media, CEMEA at Visa
January 2, 2024 - May 31, 2025
Financial Services Client Partner at Meta
July 1, 2020 - January 15, 2023
Solutions Manager at Meta
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2020
Agency Solutions Manager at Meta
January 16, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Partner Manager, MEA at Meta
June 9, 2014 - January 16, 2017
Strategic Planner at JWT
November 1, 2009 - May 5, 2014

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Banking & Finance and Marketing); Minor: Psychology at Lebanese American University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

INSEAD - Learning to Lead
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Own the Room, LifeHikes – Dubai
October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
JWT Regional Workshop Milan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other