Yahia R. Hammoudi

Experience

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  FP7

  Sept 1998 - Oct 2008

  FP7 is the flagship agency of the MCN group. FP7 is the largest regional ad agency network. Part of McCann Worldgroup.In charge of all new business activities across the Middle East and North Africa region (14 markets) overseeing the planning and the implementation of the new business plans; also developed the client retention program across the region FP7 is the largest regional ad agency network. Part of McCann Worldgroup; In charge of the UAE new business activities.Also in charge of the Coca-Cola/ Siemens Mobile communication across the Middle East region

  • Vice President Business Development (MENA)

    Apr 2005 - Oct 2008

  • Director of Business Development

    Sept 1998 - Aug 2005
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  MCN/Interpublic Group

  Oct 2008 - Jan 2012

  Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer

  MCN/IPG is the one of the leading comunication company and the parents Company of FP7/McCann; Universal Media; LOWE Mena; Intiative Media; Webershandwick, Magna Media; and othersIn Charge of the planning and implementation of the growth plans across the different companies for the Middle East and North African region.

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  Media Republic

  Apr 2013 - now

  Executive Board Member

  Media Republic is a holding company in the field of communications and media with equities in several companies accross the MENA region

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  Yucca Holding

  Apr 2013 - now

  Chief Excutive Officer

  Yucca Holding is the parents company for various companies in the Middle East Region. Its involvement varies from active and passive depending on the investment type. Active: Media Republic Holding; Pause; Carmel; Freshminds; Fun Capital; WaterNation; Ministry of Fun. Passive: Higher skies; House; LoveMark; Go Nation.As an Executive Officer; in charge of driving the growth of the business and the people of the group; M&A for the group and identifying and creating growth opportunities; Also In Charge of the P&L for the various subsidiaries Show less

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  WATERNATION S.A.L

  Jul 2017 - now

  Executive Board Member

  WATERNATION is the latest venture of YUCCA HOLDING; hosting the first Beach Park in the region on a 40,000 SQM of fun and activities.The park hosts the first floating park in the Near East; the biggest slide in the region and one of the biggest worldwide; a unique cable wake-boarding park of about 1KM in length; and many other attractions.

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  Flex Studio

  Nov 2019 - now

  Founder

  The Region’s First and Largest Preventative Physiotherapy and Assisted Stretching Studios. Hands-on treatment plans tailored to your body’s unique needs. From pain relief and injury prevention to improving flexibility and enhancing athletic performance, we’re here to stretch your life

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  World Connect Distribution

  Jan 2020 - now

  Chief Executive Officer (Asia,Middle East & Africa)

  World Connect Distribution is the latest venture of Yucca holding in Asia,Middle East Regions and it brings together a blend of medical expertise and top level international business management in all areas of the world. This enables us to strike win-win commercial deals backed by solid medical consultancy regarding the efficacy of the COVID-19 antibody test we sell; in addition to preventive supplies from all kinds of Masks; Gloves; Shileds and the latest sanitizing solutions.Our team has leveraged medical experience and global business connections to put together an unrivalled supply chain service for healthcare organizations seeking COVID-19 testing and Preventives solutions at this difficult time. Show less