Visionary leader with extensive expertise in marketing & brand strategy, digital transformation, and customer experience across the EMEA region, specializing in sectors such as advertising, Education, e-Commerce, IT, FMCG, luxury retail, real estate, sports, and hospitality. Results-driven professional certified in design thinking, generative AI, Google Adds and digital innovation. Proficient in developing sophisticated marketing & cross-departmental communications strategies across ATL, BTL, TTL, and OOH channels, ready to make a significant impact. Demonstrates exceptional client relationship management skills with a proven ability to articulate compelling value propositions, transforming challenges into opportunities and driving brand expansion. Adept at leveraging AI and data analytics to identify needs, enhance decision-making, and streamline processes. Committed to fostering innovation, improving customer retention, and aligning digital initiatives with strategic business objectives to maximize revenue growth.

Hussain Subhani

Visionary leader with extensive expertise in marketing & brand strategy, digital transformation, and customer experience across the EMEA region, specializing in sectors such as advertising, Education, e-Commerce, IT, FMCG, luxury retail, real estate, sports, and hospitality. Results-driven professional certified in design thinking, generative AI, Google Adds and digital innovation. Proficient in developing sophisticated marketing & cross-departmental communications strategies across ATL, BTL, TTL, and OOH channels, ready to make a significant impact. Demonstrates exceptional client relationship management skills with a proven ability to articulate compelling value propositions, transforming challenges into opportunities and driving brand expansion. Adept at leveraging AI and data analytics to identify needs, enhance decision-making, and streamline processes. Committed to fostering innovation, improving customer retention, and aligning digital initiatives with strategic business objectives to maximize revenue growth.

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Visionary leader with extensive expertise in marketing & brand strategy, digital transformation, and customer experience across the EMEA region, specializing in sectors such as advertising, Education, e-Commerce, IT, FMCG, luxury retail, real estate, sports, and hospitality.

Results-driven professional certified in design thinking, generative AI, Google Adds and digital innovation. Proficient in developing sophisticated marketing & cross-departmental communications strategies across ATL, BTL, TTL, and OOH channels, ready to make a significant impact. Demonstrates exceptional client relationship management skills with a proven ability to articulate compelling value propositions, transforming challenges into opportunities and driving brand expansion.

Adept at leveraging AI and data analytics to identify needs, enhance decision-making, and streamline processes. Committed to fostering innovation, improving customer retention, and aligning digital initiatives with strategic business objectives to maximize revenue growth.

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Language

English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Panjabi, Punjabi
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing / Sr. AI Consultant - EMEA Head at New Nexus – Qatar
July 1, 2025 - July 30, 2025
• Shaped critical relationships with stakeholders, ministries, investment authorities, and top-tier developers, to integrate AI and PropTech solutions into regional growth strategies. • Pushed market expansion and strategic brands positioning across the MENA region. • Cultivate and maintain partnerships with agencies, REITs, buyers, and investment groups. • Implemented organic marketing strategies to grow social communities and drive leads. • Served as a critical liaison between business units and editorial teams, effectively translating business objectives into actionable marketing initiatives. • Drove marked gap analyses to deliver scalable solutions aligned with Vision 2030 priorities. • Aligned regional marketing activities with global strategies, optimizing brand voice. • Established LMS and e-learning solutions, along with CRM/GoHighLevel workflows and payment gateways, ensuing in a 45% growth in sales volume by automating lead lifecycles. • Executed GTM strategies and led SEM, promotion, events, and SEO across all channels. • Directed a $10M client’s marketing budget, optimizing for maximum ROI. • Key Clients / Projects: Adam Alson, Bizmoni, Cultural Journey EXPO, Wellspring Care Homes UK, Namur Lake Lodge.‎
Digital Director / Marketing / Senior Consultant at Digital Nexus
October 1, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Orchestrated the development of marketing strategies and GTM initiatives including SEM, SEO, and B2B/B2C/E2C campaigns that strengthened brand growth and enhanced CX. Advocated strategic & marketing communications, digital transformation, crafting UI/UX prototypes and innovative AI/ML-powered dashboards for MarTech solutions, while automating lead lifecycles and CRM workflows for SMEs and e-learning institutions. Directed go-to-market strategies resulting in a 60% increase in market intelligence. Increased visitor traffic by 82% through luxury hospitality, FMCG events and campaigns. Developed MOUs, campaigns and events supporting women entrepreneurs. Managed social media presence, AdSense and improved engagement rates by 50%. Established innovative e-commerce solutions, created CRM/GHL sales lead form, payment gateway, funnels, workflows automation, increasing sales volume by 85%. Enhanced marketing & sales productivity by 40% through R&D and improved analysis. Led CRM transformation i
International Marketing Manager/A. Marketing Director at MEEZA - QSTP, Data Centres & Managed IT Services
October 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025
Collaborated with executive leadership to forge strategic partnerships for business expansion. Propelled growth through global marketing initiatives while facilitating mergers and acquisitions to enhance market positioning. Supervised budgets to optimize operational efficiency. Created Slack communications channel to strengthen communication among divisions and cheer HoDs. Assisted CEO in achieving a 55% segment growth via JV, mergers and acquisitions. Enriched brand loyalty by 35% through impactful product showcases at industry events. Executed integrated digital strategies, increasing lead generation by 40%. Cultivated relations with PR agencies, creating PR and achieving a 65% media reach. Achieved cost savings of $35K by optimizing UI/UX for B2B/B2C channels in reseller portals. Collaborated with Huawei HCS to increase product provision by 88%. Organized product launch roundtable events demonstrating POC demos to CxOs achieving 85% adoption.
Senior Online Digital Media Executive at MEEZA - QSTP, Data Centres & Managed IT Services
January 31, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Implemented comprehensive marketing strategies that enhanced brand recognition and customer experience. Engaged full 360-go-to market plans, content roadmaps, digital marketing initiatives, brand enactment, internal and external communication strategies, and creation of MarCom materials such as corporate brochures, profile videos, tech PPTs, datasheets, BVP collaterals, and digital display assets. Oversaw the lifecycle of digital MarCom product launches. Amplified brand awareness and CX by 25% and market share by 15%. Redesigned data source trust hierarchy, increasing data analysis fidelity by 25%. Headed successful product launches for services including DC Racks, DRaaS, BaaS, PaaS, SaaS, NOC, SOC, IoT, VOD, and Smart City, growing market share by 75%. Generated $5M in revenue for Qatar Foundation through successful WEBaaS.
Creative Manager at Gulf Interactive (XM Gulf)
November 30, 2010 - July 31, 2025
Directed creative strategy and campaigns, enhancing client brand visibility and engagement. Cultivated enduring client relationships via bespoke CRM solutions. Acquired clients and provided UI/UX and marketing campaigns resulting in 25% CX growth. Facilitated over 50+ design thinking workshops focused on identifying client needs.
Senior Web Designer at Zed-Communications (Zabeel Investments)
March 1, 2028 - July 31, 2025
Led customer experience initiatives through innovative design projects, enhancing turnaround times and ROI while elevating user satisfaction across devices. Progressed team performance by 30% through effective KPI monitoring. Adopted a collective culture that improved cross-team project success rates by 40%.
Team Leader/Senior Multimedia Designer at ITSS PK, Gl Group UK
March 1, 2007 - July 31, 2025
Developed D2C e-commerce capabilities, enhanced operational efficiency through automation, and directed customer retention strategies using CRM tools. Developed data-driven strategies that boosted client revenue by 25%. Matured customer retention metrics by 35% through extended reporting and analytics. Increased project completion rates by 60% through cross-functional collaboration.
Front-end Project Leader at WebSphere / AH Group UK - Mashriq TV
November 1, 2005 - June 30, 2025
• Worked closely with the CEO to align planning activities with business priorities. • Managed cross-functional project teams covering media, IT, Ops, and digital platforms. • Defined project scopes, objectives, milestones, and KPIs relevant to the media business. • Overseen vendor relationships and ensure solution delivery is in line with content and broadcast requirements to ensure compliance with GDPR data privacy and regulations. • Served as the leader between business and technical parts of projects and plan stages. • Created unique brand identities and increased funnel management efficiency. Key Clients / Projects: ClubAsia -FM, Mashriq TV, NetSphere, ReubenAlexander, QTTextiles, James Lakeland, 4SeasonStudio, Absolute Pub, Afon, LuxuryLamosin, CuttingEdge, VC etc.
Marketing / Sr. AI Consultant - EMEA Head at New Nexus – Qatar
June 30, 2025 - Present
• Shaped critical relationships with stakeholders, ministries, investment authorities, and top-tier developers, to integrate AI and PropTech solutions into regional growth strategies. • Pushed market expansion and strategic brands positioning across the MENA region. • Cultivate and maintain partnerships with agencies, REITs, buyers, and investment groups. • Implemented organic marketing strategies to grow social communities and drive leads. • Served as a critical liaison between business units and editorial teams, effectively translating business objectives into actionable marketing initiatives. • Drove marked gap analyses to deliver scalable solutions aligned with Vision 2030 priorities. • Aligned regional marketing activities with global strategies, optimizing brand voice. • Established LMS and e-learning solutions, along with CRM/GoHighLevel workflows and payment gateways, ensuing in a 45% growth in sales volume by automating lead lifecycles. • Executed GTM strategies and led SEM, promotion, events, and SEO across all channels. • Directed a $10M client’s marketing budget, optimizing for maximum ROI. • Key Clients / Projects: Adam Alson, Bizmoni, Cultural Journey EXPO, Wellspring Care Homes UK, Namur Lake Lodge.‎

Education

Bachelor of Computer Sciences at University of East
September 16, 2002 - September 16, 2005

Qualifications

Reports, Dashboards, and Customer Success in Salesforce
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
IBM - GenAI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
GenAI for Executives & Business Leaders: An Introduction
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Google Introduction to Generative AI
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Google Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Innovation Thru Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat (University of Sydney)
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Build a Full Website using WordPress
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Getting Started in Google Analytics
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Photoshop 2021 Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Creating a Responsive Web Design: Advanced Techniques
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Dynamics for Power Users: Reports, Charts, Dashboards
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Online Marketing Foundations
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
Google Analytics Essential Training
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
MADA - MoTC
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
APMG International
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet