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.

GEORGE H. EL KHABBAZ

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.

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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.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Production & Executive Producer at BLACK RHINO
January 1, 2024 - Present
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.
Head of Production & Executive Producer at MADA PRODUCTION
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
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.
Agency Producer at CAVIAR CREATIVE AGENCY
December 1, 2019 - March 1, 2021
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.
Executive Producer at ALL OVER GROUP
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Oversaw full-cycle production management including budgeting, scheduling, and team leadership; coordinated international crews and technical teams for multi-location shoots; ensured smooth collaboration between clients, agencies, and creative teams; maintained financial oversight and delivery accountability across all assigned productions; helped position the company as a reliable execution partner for regional advertising work.

Education

BA in Communication Arts (Radio/TV) at Notre Dame University - Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Junior Studies in Graphic Design at Notre Dame University - Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
International Baccalaureate at American School of Kuwait
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services