Richard Attias & Associates
Mahmoud Yaacoub's work experience is as follows:
1. Global Head of Business Development at Richard Attias & Associates (2022-Present): In this role, Mahmoud is responsible for leading the business development efforts of the company.
2. Chief Operating Officer at Richard Attias & Associates (2017-2021): Mahmoud served as the COO of the strategic communications firm. Mahmoud was responsible for managing daily operations, restructuring organizational roles, establishing and implementing policies and procedures, and negotiating contracts. Mahmoud also played a key role in establishing the RA&A offices in Riyadh.
3. Global Head of G20 Projects at Richard Attias & Associates (2019-2020): Mahmoud took on the role of leading G20 projects for the company, contributing to the firm's mission of building global influence and catalyzing innovation.
4. Head of Operations at Richard Attias & Associates (2019-2020): Mahmoud was responsible for driving the strategic plan development, streamlining operations, and optimizing resource allocation. Mahmoud also established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve quality and facilitate process improvement.
5. Director, Operations & Logistics at Richard Attias & Associates (2017-2018): Mahmoud held a leadership position in operations and logistics, overseeing the management of events and ensuring efficient delivery.
6. Managing Director at Setcomm (2011-2017): Mahmoud led an events and branding consultancy firm, delivering major projects for clients such as Sabic, Microsoft, Dunkin Donuts, and LG. Mahmoud focused on providing customized solutions and ensuring customer success.
7. Account Director/Operations Director at Genesis (2008-2011): In this role, Mahmoud drove operational improvements and managed events for the agency. Mahmoud also led the creative and client servicing team.
8. Account Manager/Art Director at Intermarkets (2006-2008): Mahmoud was responsible for developing and executing creative concepts for marketing campaigns. Mahmoud collaborated with the technology team to ensure the realization and delivery of innovative solutions.
Overall, Mahmoud Yaacoub has extensive experience in business development, operations management, and event management in various industries.
Mahmoud Yaacoub's education history includes attending ALBA-UOB, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Advertising & Marketing. Additionally, they attended College Elite and Lycee National, although no specific degree or field of study information is provided for these institutions.
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Richard Attias & Associates
OUR VISION: To empower governments, corporations and civil society to lead, inspire, and drive impact on a global scale. OUR MISSION: To turn our clients’ visions into reality by creating unique content and inspiring live experiences. As a strategic communication advisory firm, we provide the ideas, connections and platforms to guide our clients — corporations, governments, NGOs and non-profits — towards tangible results. Years of experience has led us to certain conclusions about how best to design physical and virtual platforms, ceremonies and festivals, and forums and summits that drive short- and long-term impact. We deliver an end-to-end thought-leadership journey, from strategy to operations. Ultimately, the experience will be one of high stimulation, informed discourse, and seamless collaboration. Founded in 2008, the success of Richard Attias & Associates is rooted in the experience of its founder Richard Attias, a trusted advisor to heads of state, business executives and civic leaders looking to build influence and effect change, and his team. RA&A has now grown to an international team of 100+ with offices around the world.