Dubai – November 2008: The International Advertising Association’s (IAA) UAE Chapter announced today the nominees for the upcoming 2008-2010 term for the association’s Board of Directors. Elections will be held on November 11th, 2008 at the IAA UAE Chapter premises, Dubai Media City, Building no 8, Office no G19.
This IAA’s Board consists of 13 Director’s seats, and a whole new Board will elected by the voting process. IAA’s current board has introduced a number of landmark initiatives within the global organization, headquartered in New York, including support for the regional Lynx Advertising Awards, the Middle East and North Africa Advertising Awards for Creative Excellence, and the IAA Education Conference, an annual event that seeks to advance global marketing communications education.
“My deepest appreciation goes to all the members of our existing Board for their leadership and commitment,” said Dr. Lance de Masi, President of the IAA UAE Chapter. “I hope to have the opportunity to serve on the new Board, accompanied by members of diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills. This amalgam of capabilities will surely shape an ever more relevant and responsive IAA.”The candidates are:
| Douglas Palau | Vice-President | Impact/BBDO |
| Rajeev Khanna | Group Advertisement Manager | Gulf News |
| Marwan Kai | Managing Director | Media International Services Gulf |
| Ghassan Harfouche | Managing Director | MEMS (Choueiri Group) |
| Barry Gray | Chief Executive | Gray Business Communications |
| Saad El Zein | Chief Communication Officer | Baynounah Media Group – Abu Dhabi |
| Kamal Dimachkie | Managing Director | Leo Burnett Dubai, Kuwait & Lower Gulf |
| Lance de masi | President | American University in Dubai |
| Vivienne Davidson | Managing Director | Intermedia |
| Nassib Boueri | Managing Director | Wunderman |
| Hermann Behrens | CEO Middle East | The Brand Union |
| Nagib Badreddine | Director | JWT |
| Mohamed Al Mulla | Executive Director | Dubai Media City |
| Faris Abouhamad | Managing Partner | Interone Resonance Middle East |
All eligible members are invited to vote in the election process commencing on November 11 at 6:00pm; the ballot will close at 06:45pm. The voting and counting process will be supervised by Mazars Chartered Accountant, the IAA’s auditors.
Note:
We encourage you to attend the elections and cast your vote in person. If, however, you are unable to attend, you may contact Priya Azaredo, Office Manager, IAA UAE Chapter for a proxy form. Eligible members voting via a proxy should send in their proxy forms prior to the election date, either by Fax (04 390 8362) or Email (), and the original form may also be presented by your proxy on the day of the election.
