GEORGE H. EL KHABBAZ
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I’m George H. El Khabbaz, an executive producer and head of production with over a decade delivering high-end TV commercials, branded content, and television programming across the GCC and Levant, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, and Lebanon. I specialize in building production structures, leading multidisciplinary teams, and guiding campaigns from creative development to final delivery. I balance creative integrity with financial discipline and operational efficiency, drawing on deep knowledge of GCC production ecosystems, suppliers, and cultural dynamics.
I’ve led multi-market shoots, managed budgets and vendor pipelines, and served as a senior client-facing partner to ensure high production value and on-time delivery for demanding brands and agencies.
- 8 years' experience
- Joined February 2026
Skills· 1
Languages
- ArabicFluent
- EnglishFluent
- FrenchFluent
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
Work experience· 4 roles
Lead the company’s entire production operation, overseeing all production activities from bidding through delivery, managing budgets, resource allocation, and vendor pipelines; supervise directors, DOPs, production teams, and post facilities; act as senior client-facing representative advising on feasibility and optimization; ensure premium production value and operational efficiency in the Saudi market.
Established and led Mada’s production division, building staffing, processes, supplier networks, budgeting systems; oversaw end-to-end production of national campaigns across multiple cities in KSA; translated agency briefs into executable production strategies; led negotiations with crews, talent, and vendors; introduced production planning and reporting systems; managed simultaneous large-scale shoots across broadcast, digital, and branded content.
Produced major campaigns for Etisalat UAE, Domino’s KSA, Abu Dhabi Media, Al Mosafer, and Hala February; worked directly with creatives during concept development to design production approaches aligned with budget and feasibility; managed bid packages, production timelines, and vendor sourcing across multiple GCC territories; supervised shoots from pre-production through post, ensuring brand consistency and delivery standards; served as primary liaison between agency stakeholders and external production partners; delivered fast-turnaround campaigns under tight broadcast schedules.
Education
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