Senior Global Marketing and Communications Leader
Seasoned and growth-focused executive with a 12-year record of achievement developing and directing strategic global marketing initiatives in ever-evolving, dynamic environments. Influential leader with acute business acumen expertise in communications, channel development, and brand development. Proven success in leveraging budgets for improved ROI, inspiring complex teams, and excelling in multicultural landscapes. Well-versed in initiating and accelerating partnerships. Inventive, collaborative, skilled, and always learning.
”Keith’s intelligence and gift for business analysis caused us to review our established ways of working. His suggestions led to new solutions to tackle old problems and enabled us to implement more efficient processes.
Michelle BoydIIR Middle East, Dubai
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
– Henry Miller
I have worked in five countries and traveled to an additional 27 – resulting in a collection of experiences that broadened my scope of reference. Global travel has been proven to produce more creative, open-minded, and constructive outcomes.
United States: Alaska, Texas, Hawaii, California
United Arab Emirates
Thailand
Czech Republic
Oman
Cambodia
Singapore
Indonesia
Jordan
Spain
Italy
United Kingdom
Nepal
South Africa
Egypt
Canada
Turks and Caicos
Nigeria
Vietnam
Netherlands
Germany
Turkey
Switzerland
Mexico
Hungary
Holy See
Greece
France
Croatia
Austria
Ireland
Why does this matter?
Read this Harvard Business Review article on ‘How Living Abroad Helps You Develop a Clearer Sense of Self’
An exceptional experience, every time
High Impact Results
Track record of highly successful marketing, communications, events, content, and program management outcomes. Contributions is marked by measured iterations, extensive collaboration, and exceptional impact.
Program & Project Management
PMP certified, spearheading and managing marketing and communications projects worth for some of the world’s most recognized figures and multinational corporations – from Bill Clinton and Narendra Modi to Boeing, Engie, Lockheed Martin and BNP Paribas.
Leadership & Communication
I’ve led some of the most prominent projects of national priority in the UAE. I respect the professionals on my teams and empower them to success through their own intrinsic motivation.
Driven by Data and Creativity
I have background in creative design, and have supported major multinational corporations in developing their brand purpose and market positioning. I’ve even built a completely new brand for one of America’s largest regions.
“Keith is a tireless problem-solver with excellent organizational and communication skills. Great at liaising with project stakeholders and interfacing with working teams, Keith is well-suited for projects requiring initiative and team development.”
Ernie Simpson
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
My Alma Mater
The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business
I was awarded a BSBA with an emphasis on Global Business and a Minor in International Relations from the University of Southern California in May 2007. USC is ranked #6 in the US among undergraduate international business programs. Have a free day to burn? Check out all of my notes from USC here.
What they've said about me
Don't take my word for it - Check out what my colleagues and clients have said about me in prior roles.