Khaled Ghandour

Khaled Ghandour is a senior marketing and community development strategist with over 25 years of leadership experience across the MENA region. A pioneer in integrating marketing strategy with social impact, Khaled has advised governments, NGOs, UN agencies, and top-tier private entities (Baker Hughes, L'Oreal, Suzuki, Alpha Romeo, Wella Professional, Hard Rock Cafe, Elite Jet, Holiday Inn, Emilio Rabaud to name a few) on campaigns that bridge communities, brands, and cultures. He has led the conception and delivery of large-scale cultural events, civic initiatives, and brand activations across the Gulf, Levant, and North Africa. His approach combines on-the-ground knowledge of regional dynamics with international best practices. Khaled's ability to translate developmental goals into experiential marketing strategies has earned him multiple awards and long-term partnerships with institutions driving transformation in education, health, real estate, and public service. Khaled is the founder of several advocacy platforms and cultural initiatives like in Dubai We Trust, L'Oreal Mother & Daughter Dubai event, Muscat Festival 2006, Beirut Solidere opening. He is also an expert in partnership building and is a frequent advisor of governmental institutions (MOH Saudi Arabia, RAK Investment Authority, Georgia Rakeen) and media outlets across the region.