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I am a visionary creative professional with a proven track record of delivering bold, impactful design solutions that elevate brand identity and connect with diverse audiences. I blend creativity with strategy, turning briefs into compelling visuals, and shaping cohesive brand experiences across platforms. I thrive in cross-disciplinary collaboration, lead design teams, and craft narratives that resonate emotionally while delivering measurable results.
Based in Oman, I have led in-house creative teams across corporate communications for steel, aluminium, and renewable energy sectors. I am committed to pushing creative boundaries, developing timeless design systems, and building brands that inspire sustainable transformation.
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Work Experience
Creative Manager Corporate Communication at Jindal Renewables Oman
January 1, 2023 - PresentSpearheaded the establishment of the Corporate Communications function, defining strategic direction, structure, and budgets to significantly elevate brand presence and stakeholder engagement. Drove creative and communication strategy across all platforms, ensuring impactful storytelling, brand coherence, and alignment with Oman Vision 2040. Built and mentored a high-performing in-house creative and design team fostering innovation and design excellence. Led development of diverse creative assets including corporate films, digital content, campaigns, executive presentations, and internal communications with consistent visual and narrative quality. Executed impactful brand campaigns reinforcing company's leadership in green energy transformation. Introduced internal engagement platforms improving collaboration and information flow. Championed best practices in creative communications within the renewable energy sector.
Corporate Creative Group Head at Sohar Aluminium
January 1, 2023 - August 20, 2025Managed the creative strategy for Corporate Communications, enhancing brand perception and stakeholder engagement. Led internal collateral strategy to drive core values and improve internal communication. Analyzed brand perception surveys and external feedback to drive data-driven creative improvements. Acted as brand custodian ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines and high quality standards. Conceptualized and managed all corporate events and engagements. Successfully delivered numerous projects and high client satisfaction. Oversaw visual project aspects ensuring strategic alignment. Key achievements include heading creative strategy for ARABAL 2017 industry conference and core organizing role for Arab International Aluminium Conference 2017. Led Sohar Aluminium Corporate Film project and provided pro-bono marketing consultancy.
Senior Art Director at HAVAS Worldwide
January 1, 2015 - August 20, 2025Managed and supervised a multi-functional project team developing creative advertising concepts from ideation to completion. Developed concepts for assigned products collaborating with copywriters and client servicing. Directed photographers, illustrators, designers, and production staff ensuring timely production. Incorporated client feedback resolving concerns and meeting deadlines. Organized creative materials to improve workflow. Commissioned artwork and supervised photoshoots maintaining quality. Worked with key clients such as Lulu Hypermarket, Toshiba, Panasonic and Bank Dhofar.
Associate Creative Director/Dept. Head at McCann Promoseven
January 1, 2011 - August 20, 2025Managed overall studio and creative department operations from client briefs to final delivery, ensuring high-quality output. Led creative direction for major clients including McDonald's, Nissan, Coke, Carrefour, Peugeot, Ford, and Bank Dhofar. Acted as primary client contact providing creative consultation, photo art direction, and coordinating photo shoots. Controlled budgets, quotes, and vendor negotiations ensuring profitability. Created product packaging and design standards. Played key role in developing Bank Dhofar's logo and brand identity. Fostered strong client relationships and team collaboration.
Creative Group Head at Checkmate Advertising
December 31, 1998 - August 20, 2025Managed and administered a creative team responsible for overall studio tasks including creative development, layouts, and final artworks.
Art Director at Mudra Communications
January 1, 1998 - August 20, 2025Managed and administered a creative team responsible for creative production including layouts and final artworks.
Senior Visualizer at Arms Bozell Communications
January 1, 1997 - August 20, 2025Responsible for creative work on various accounts such as Gold Star (LG), Hindustan Computers, Modi Xerox, and Ranbaxy.
Visualizer at S PEER Communications
January 1, 1996 - August 20, 2025Responsible for creative work including accounts like TATA Press Yellow Pages, ABB, Omega Watches, and Personal Point Health Centre.
Creative Department Trainee Visualizer at Shems Combit
January 1, 1995 - August 20, 2025Internship position in the creative department focusing on visualization work.
Intern Visualizer at Aakriti Advertising
January 1, 1993 - August 20, 2025Internship role focusing on visualization tasks in advertising.
Creative Manager Corporate Communication at Jindal Renewables Oman
January 1, 2023 - PresentSpearheaded the establishment of the Corporate Communications function, defining strategic direction, structure, and budgets to elevate brand presence and stakeholder engagement. Led creative and communication strategy aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Built and mentored a high-performing in-house creative team, overseeing development of corporate films, digital content, campaigns, and internal communications. Executed impactful brand campaigns positioning the company as a leader in Oman's green energy transformation. Developed communication protocols and introduced internal engagement platforms to foster collaboration and cultural alignment. Championed best practices in creative communications and reputation management within the renewable energy sector.
Corporate Creative Group Head at Sohar Aluminium
January 1, 2023 - August 20, 2025Managed and implemented creative strategy enhancing brand perception and stakeholder engagement. Led internal collateral strategy driving core values and better communication alignment. Supported brand perception analysis resulting in data-driven creative improvements. Acted as brand custodian ensuring corporate guidelines adherence. Conceptualized and managed corporate events ensuring positive brand representation. Delivered high client satisfaction with creative brand solutions and oversaw visual aspects for alignment with strategic objectives. Key achievements include leading creative strategy for ARABAL 2017 conference, organizing the Arab International Aluminium Conference 2017, completing the Sohar Aluminium corporate film, and providing pro-bono marketing consultancy to a local school.
Senior Art Director at HAVAS Worldwide
January 1, 2015 - August 20, 2025Managed a multifunctional project team to develop creative advertising concepts from ideation to final execution. Collaborated with copywriters and client servicing teams to align with client objectives. Directed production staff and external creatives to ensure timely and quality campaign elements. Handled client feedback and deadlines effectively. Organized creative materials to enhance workflow efficiency and supervised photoshoots maintaining high quality standards. Worked with key clients including Lulu Hypermarket, Toshiba, Panasonic, MHD, Al-Ahlia Insurance, and Bank Dhofar.
Associate Creative Director / Dept. Head at McCann Promoseven
January 1, 2011 - August 20, 2025Led studio and creative department operations overseeing client briefs to final artwork ensuring timely delivery and quality. Directed creative for high-profile clients including McDonald's, Nissan, Coke, Carrefour, Peugeot, Ford, and Bank Dhofar with innovative concepts. Served as primary client contact and creative consultant providing direction and coordination of photoshoots. Managed budgets, price quotes, and vendor negotiations contributing to agency profitability. Designed packaging and brand identity, including development of Bank Dhofar logo and brand standards. Fostered strong client relationships and team collaboration.
Creative Group Head at Checkmate Advertising
December 31, 1998 - August 20, 2025Managed and administered a team responsible for the studio/creative department, overseeing creative development, layouts, and final artworks.
Art Director at Mudra Communications
January 1, 1998 - August 20, 2025Managed a team responsible for creative development, layouts, and final artworks in the studio/creative department.
Senior Visualizer at Arms Bozell Communications
January 1, 1997 - August 20, 2025Responsible for creative work on clients such as Gold Star (LG), Hindustan Computers, Modi Xerox, and Ranbaxy.
Visualizer at S PEER Communications
January 1, 1996 - August 20, 2025Responsible for creative work on clients including TATA Press Yellow Pages, ABB, Omega Watches, and Personal Point Health Centre.
Creative Department Trainee Visualizer at Shems Combit
January 1, 1995 - August 20, 2025Internship role within the creative department focusing on visualization and design tasks.
Intern Visualizer at Aakriti Advertising
January 1, 1993 - August 20, 2025Internship role focusing on visualization and creative development.
Creative Manager - Corporate Communications at Jindal Steel Oman
January 1, 2023 - PresentSpearheaded establishment of the Corporate Communications function, defined strategic direction, structure, and budgets; drove creative and communication strategy across platforms; built and mentored an in-house creative and design team; oversaw end-to-end development of assets including corporate films, digital content, campaigns, executive presentations, and internal communications; led brand campaigns and championed reputation management.
Corporate Creative Group Head at Sohar Aluminium
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023Managed and implemented the creative strategy for the Corporate Communications Department; led internal collateral strategy; supported brand perception analysis; acted as brand custodian; conceptualized and managed corporate events; delivered high-quality brand solutions; oversaw visual aspects and ensured alignment with strategic objectives. Achievements include leading ARABAL 2017 and contributing to major industry events; produced the Sohar Corporate Film; provided pro-bono marketing consultancy to Al Batinah International School.
Senior Art Director at HAVAS Worldwide
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015Managed a multi-disciplinary project team; developed creative advertising concepts for multiple brands; directed photographers, illustrators, designers, and production staff; ensured deadlines and smooth workflow; organized materials for transfer to other departments; negotiated budgets and vendor costs.
Associate Creative Director / Dept. Head at McCann Promoseven
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2011Led creative direction for high-profile accounts including McDonald’s, Nissan, Coke, Carrefour, Peugeot, Ford, and Bank Dhofar; served as primary client contact; oversaw photo art direction and production coordination; developed packaging and brand standards for multiple clients.
Art Director at Mudra Communications
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998Managed a team of visualizers and artists; responsible for creative work, layouts, and final artworks.
Senior Visualizer at Arms Bozell Communications
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997Creative work on campaigns for LG, Hindustan Computers, Modi Xerox, Ranbaxy.
Visualizer at SPEER Communications
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996Creative work on TATA Press Yellow Pages, ABB, Omega Watches, Personal Point Health Centre.
Creative Department Trainee Visualizer at Shems Combit
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1995Internship; Creative department trainee visualizer.
Intern Visualizer at Aakriti Advertising
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993Intern visualizer.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at APJ Abdul Kalam University
January 1, 2020 - August 20, 2025Bachelor of Commercial Arts (3rd year drop-out) at Delhi College of Arts
January 1, 1992 - August 20, 2025Higher Secondary at Air Force School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Arts at APJ Abdul Kalam University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020Bachelor of Commercial Arts (3rd year drop-out) at Delhi College of Arts
January 1, 1992 - August 20, 2025Higher Secondary at Air Force School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Bachelor of Arts at APJ Abdul Kalam University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020Bachelor of Commercial Arts (3rd year drop-out) at Delhi College of Arts
January 1, 1992 - April 10, 2026Higher Secondary at Air Force School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Qualifications
Toastmasters - Area Director
January 11, 2030 - April 10, 2026Industry Experience
Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
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