Bilal Hallab,
Multi-Passionate. Tech Evangelist. Digital Enthusiast.
A Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Marketing, accomplished strategic communicator with seventeen years of experience in digital, marketing & sales, brand building and consulting, business development, project management, operations and team leadership.
Entrepreneurial Success
A successful background of entrepreneurship, having founded the first digital and social media agency in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and exited in 2019.
My professional drive is focused on exceeding expectations by optimizing company performance, team efficiency, and individual output.
A Seventeen-Year Career
Worked with a number of prominent multinational marketing and communications firms. Kickstarted the digital and social media marketing industry in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Assisted a number of regional government agencies and globally renowned brands with their digital communications and reputation management.
My career began in 2006 in Saudi Arabia at DDB followed by Ogilvy. During my tenure at The Social Clinic (2012-2019) I developed digital marketing ecosystems for local, regional, and international businesses, including Microsoft, STC, Coca-Cola, British American Tobacco, General Motors, Danone, Bridgestone, General Electric, and several financial institutions and government ministries listed below.
I genuinely love what I do! I am constantly reading, learning, researching, and growing with the industry. I am very fortunate to be part of this generation and so grateful to be part of an ever evolving industry.
It's Not A Job When It Feels Like Home
I have been privileged to have worked with the best colleagues over the years and I owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude for their trust in me, their remarkable passion and drive for success, and for making our trip a two-way learning curve. I consider myself a collaborative leader who prioritizes team relationships, empathy, compassion, attention to detail, and professional growth.
SOME OF MY CLIENTS
Publicly Listed & Private
SABB, Al Rajhi Bank, Al Hollandi Bank, Unilever, STC, Mobily, Visa, Dior, Porsche, General Electric, Microsoft, General Motors, Mercedes, Toyota, Lenovo, Nivea, Samsung, Nestle, Mars, Virgin Mobile, British American Tobacco, Riyad Bank, Renault, Baeshen Co., Goody, Safi Danone, Binzagr Co., Gold’s Gym, Halwani Brothers, Kinan Real Estate, Prince Majid Society, SEDCO, LG, The Body Shop, Bridgestone
Governmental & Semi-Governmental
G20 KSA, Saudi Ministry of Investment, Saudi Ministry of Labor, Saudi Ministry of Economy & Planning, Saudi Ministry of Trade, Saudi Ministry of Health, Emaar, Saudi Airlines, Al Ula
EDUCATION
Georgetown University 2019 M.Sc. Global Strategic Communications
American University of Beirut 2006 B.A. Management Information Systems
CERTIFICATIONS
Fellow (FCIM), 2023 Chartered Institute of Marketing [Badge]
Scaled Agile, Inc., 2022 Certified SAFe® 5 Agilist [Badge]
Google, 2022 Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional (7 Total Certifications)
University of Virginia, 2018 Certification – Digital Transformation Strategies
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018 Certification – Digital Transformation Platform Strategies
The Outstanding Student Award honors a Commencement-eligible degree-seeking student with an exceptional academic record and demonstrated commitment to their industry and field of study, who has made extraordinary contributions to Georgetown or to their community in keeping with the University’s Jesuit value of People for Others.
VALUES
Accountability
Take ownership of responsibilities to contribute to work effectiveness.
Daring
Exploration of new ideas foster an environment of innovation and creativity ultimately leading to success.
Excellence
To result in enhanced performance, superior work quality, and increased satisfaction.
Passion
Sourcing inspiration to always maintain motivation, concentration, and foster knowledge.
Integrity
To build trust between peers and create a more positive work environment.
Collaboration
Creating a safe space for sharing diverse opinions and ideas, which significantly improves productivity and cultivate trust.