Leadership Proposal 2026

Strengthening

PR Impact

in Qatar.

A strategic vision for Memac Ogilvy Qatar, shaping the future of influence, reputation, and brand leadership.

0+
Years in GCC
SAR 0M+
Business Won
0
Major Brands
The Mission

Pressure Points
I am here to solve.

01
Strategic

Market Positioning Gap

Qatar's PR market is maturing fast. Ogilvy must become the strategic reputation partner clients cannot find elsewhere.

02
Commercial

Revenue Growth

Commercial performance defines success. Strong delivery matters, but sustainable growth needs structure.

03
Relationships

C-Suite Relationships

Ministerial and executive relationships are the real currency. We need a leader in those rooms.

04
Capability

Modern Capabilities

Earned-first campaigns, data-led measurement, and crisis intelligence are now table stakes.

05
People

Talent & Culture

Top talent demands clear leadership, strong culture, and work they can be proud of.

06
Market

Qatar 2030 Alignment

Vision 2030 creates massive communications opportunity. Ogilvy must lead this narrative.

The Execution Strategy

The 6-Month
Roadmap to Impact.

01
Days 1–30

Listen & Assess

  • Deep-dive: client relationships
  • One-to-one with every member
  • Review revenue & pipeline margins
  • Audit positioning vs. competitors
Key Outcome
Practice Audit: Clear picture of where we stand.
02
Days 31–60

Define & Position

  • Set strategic market positioning
  • Define service priorities/structure
  • Map top 10 new business leads
  • Introduce KPI frameworks
Key Outcome
Practice Strategy: 12-month roadmap aligned with Ogilvy MENA.
03
Days 61–90

Activate & Build

  • Launch new market narrative
  • Run first new business pitches
  • Structured client review cadence
  • Launch crisis preparedness product
Key Outcome
First Wins: New business conversion and improved satisfaction.
04
Months 4–6

Scale & Accelerate

  • Grow revenue through expansion
  • Launch B2B influence premium line
  • Build high-performing team culture
  • Cross-Ogilvy creative collaboration
Key Outcome
Momentum: Revenue growth and expanded portfolio.
Commercial Value

How the
Practice Grows.

01

Deepen Existing Clients

Fastest growth comes from clients we already have. Untapped scope, expanded briefs, and deeper Ogilvy integration.

The integrated agency advantage is Ogilvy's most powerful weapon.
02

Proactive Business Development

A prioritised pipeline of 10-15 prospects aligned to Qatar's growth sectors. Insight-led pitches, not credential decks.

SAR 5M+ new business generated at Edelman through strategic positioning.
03

Higher-Value Advisory Services

Two high-margin products: Crisis & Reputation Preparedness and B2B Influence. Underserved, high-demand.

Stronger positioning supports stronger fees.
04

Revenue Accountability

Clear KPIs: revenue per client, pitch win rate, client lifetime value. Tracked monthly, driving decisions.

Clear metrics improve decisions.
Capabilities

The Capabilities
I will build.

01

Earned-First Campaigns

Ideas compelling enough to earn media without paid amplification. The future of brand communications.

02

B2B Influence Strategy

Industry voices, executive profiling, and expert positioning for government and corporate clients.

03

Crisis & Reputation

Scenario mapping, simulation, playbooks. Premium retainers clients buy before they need.

04

Data-Led Measurement

Connect PR to business outcomes. Change the client conversation. Strengthen renewals.

05

Executive Visibility

C-suite profiling, thought leadership, media strategy. High demand, high margin.

06

Smarter Monitoring and Planning

AI tools for monitoring, sentiment, and campaign planning. Speed, precision, insight.

The Commitment

What Success
Should Look Like.

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New Client Wins by Month 6
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Target Revenue Growth Year 1
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Client Retention Target
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New Premium Services Launched

*All metrics are subject to circumstances on ground

The Proven Choice

Why I am the
Right Leader.

0+Years in GCC
01

Deep GCC Credibility

12+

12+ years across KSA, UAE, and GCC. Nokia, Philips, Edelman. I know how this market works.

KSAUAEGCC
02

Ogilvy Network Background

2x
03

SAR 5M+ New Business

5M+
04

National-Scale Advisory

4+
05

Agency + In-House View

4
06

Bilingual Leadership

2
The Next Step

Let's Build
the Future.

I am ready to lead, grow, and strengthen PR & Influence practice at MEMAC Ogilvy Qatar.

© 2026 Adel Salah
Melbourne, Australia