Mai Abou-Bakr

Mai Abou-Bakr has a diverse work experience, spanning over a decade. Mai most recently worked as an Account Manager at Weber Shandwick since January 2023. Prior to that, from February 2022 to January 2023, they served as an Internal Communication Lead at BLJ Worldwide.

Before their roles in the communications industry, Mai Abou-Bakr worked at KPMG as a Senior Executive in Marketing and Communications from May 2015 to May 2016. Their responsibilities included managing corporate events, developing business plans, and exploring opportunities to enhance client satisfaction.

Mai also worked at the Doha Film Institute as a Marketing Coordinator from October 2014 to April 2015, where they handled marketing communications for festivals and coordinated with multiple departments.

Mai Abou-Bakr gained experience in marketing strategy and customer management as a Marketing Executive at Diwan Advertising Agency from September 2012 to April 2014. Mai developed marketing plans, conducted market research, and handled current and potential customers.

Prior to that, they worked as a Customer Relations Manager at Tres Bon Restaurant, where they ensured quality service, managed customer interactions, and supervised a team of customer service staff from September 2011 to July 2012.

Their early career includes a role as a Marketing and Sales Executive at Spear International - Mega Group from June 2010 to August 2011, where they managed the production of a lifestyle magazine and coordinated the media plan for Longchamp.

Mai Abou-Bakr attended The American University in Cairo from 2005 to 2009, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies.