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Suhail Alghamdi

VP, Marketing
Riyadh- Saudi Arabia

Summary

Experienced marketing professional focusing on innovation and growth, showcasing a track record of success in strategic planning, brand expansion, and effective new product launch management. Has proven history of delivering significant business results through B2C and B2B strategies, go-to-market initiatives, communication tactics, and brand development. Proficient in harnessing strategic partnerships to develop co-branded marketing campaigns that connect with target demographics, resulting in increased engagement and conversion rates.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

VP, Marketing

Gathern
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
12.2024 - Current
  • Lead the marketing function to develop and execute an expansion strategy targeting inbound travelers from Bahrain and Kuwait, driving regional growth and contributing to a 2.4x increase in market share and revenue.
    Oversee the activation of Al Nassr sponsorship to maximize brand visibility and engagement, leveraging the partnership to improve brand health metrics:
    Top of Mind Awareness: From 4% to 8%.
    Spontaneous Recall: From 16% to 24%.
    Brand Power: From 11.2% to 13%.
  • Develop and implement partnership strategies with key stakeholders, including the Saudi Tourism Authority, regional development authorities, aviation partners, and MTOs, to enhance market reach, boost customer acquisition, and strengthen brand health metrics.
  • Oversee content development tailored to new segments—leisure travelers, business travelers, and long-stay customers—enhancing brand relevance and trust while increasing the average length of stay to maximize ROI and achieve measurable improvements in brand metrics.

Marketing Communication Director

Gathern
Riaydh , 01
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Sales Growth: Delivered a 2x year-over-year (YoY) increase in sales through strategic planning and execution.
  • Brand Relaunch Success: Spearheaded the successful relaunch strategy of a new brand, driving significant improvements in brand metrics: Increased Brand Power from 9.1% to 11.2%.
    Improved Top of Mind Awareness from 2% to 4%.
    Boosted Spontaneous Awareness from 11% to 16%.
    Achieved these results by enhancing media targeting, focusing on the full funnel (awareness to conversion), and implementing localized, personalized CRM content.
  • High-Impact Sponsorship: Successfully led a sponsorship deal with Al Nassr Football Club, leveraging its influence to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
  • Cost Optimization: Achieved an optimized acquisition cost with an install rate under $1.50 and a conversion cost of $8, improving efficiency and ROI.

Head of Marketing

Tiqmo- Ajlan & Bros Holding
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Formulate and implement strategic marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing company visibility, attracting a larger customer base, and boosting sales figures.
  • Contribute to revenue growth by capitalizing on strategic alliances to expand product offerings and reach new markets.
  • Effectively convey marketing strategies and assess campaign performance to ensure they align seamlessly with company sales goals.

Director of Marketing Communications

neoleap
02.2022 - 08.2023

Devise and implement strategic marketing and communication initiatives driving brand reach, customer engagement, and business growth.

Key Achievements:

  • Acquired more than 3.2M registered customers in 2022 by leading design and coordination of integrated digital marketing campaigns.
  • Achieved a monthly average of 35% active customers by applying customer retention strategy.
  • Directed Neoleap's sponsorship of Seamless, one of the largest events encompassing cutting-edge advancements in payments, fintech, and e-commerce.
  • Leveraged strategic partnerships with Moneygram, Visa and Alahli Football Club to create co-branded marketing campaigns that resonated with target audiences, driving engagement and conversions.

Senior Marketing Communication Manager

flyadeal 
03.2021 - 01.2022

Planned and executed marketing programs to enhance brand visibility and engagement.

Key Achievements:

  • Led successful launch of new Aircraft fleet (Airbus 320 neo), including production of marketing assets (videos and statics) and execution of aggressive digital campaign across social media and digital platforms.
  • Hosted a well-attended launch event with participation of officials from government and corporate entities.
  • Achieved Guinness World Record through the 10th million traveller celebration campaign.
  • Directed flyadeal's expansion marketing campaigns by introducing 3 international and 5+ domestic destinations.

<p>Artificial Intelligence Business Lead  </p> <p></p>

Abdul Latif Jameel Import and Distribution Company Ltd- Digital Innovations
01.2020 - 03.2021

Key Achievements:

  • Developed ALJ AI road map in close collaboration with Artificial Intelligence Tech Lead.
  • Directed Artificial Intelligence Business Analysts team to develop and execute Chatbot business

<p>Channel Demand Planning Manager </p> <p></p>

Abdul Latif Jameel Import and Distribution Company Ltd- Marketing Department
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Achieved a 10% improvement in demand forecasting through successful Kaizen project implementation.

<p>Medium and Small Sport Utilities Vehicles Segment Brand Manager</p> <p></p>

Abdul Latif Jameel Import and Distribution Company Ltd- Marketing Department
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Enabled successful strategic launch of Rush product as a new offering in Saudi Arabia resulted in achieving annual sales target (400 units)

<p>Senior Specialist- Saudi Operation (Intra Company Transfer )</p> <p></p>

Toyota Motor Corporation- Middle East and North Africa Div- Sales and Marketing 
09.2015 - 08.2017

Coordinated sales and marketing operations within Middle East and North Africa region for Toyota Motor Corporation. Analyzed market trends and customer preferences to identify business opportunities and create marketing plans.

Key Achievements:

  • Established and executed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support product planning process at TMC- MENAD through Kaizen Project.
  • Led strategic hybrid vehicle supply as member of task force introducing hybrid technology in Saudi Arabia.

Brand Manager

Abdul Latif Jameel Import and Distribution Company Ltd- Marketing Department
06.2012 - 08.2015
  • Launched multiple products in different segments within Saudi market, including Avanza, Rav4, and Fortuner

<p>Nissan- Inifniti Product Planning and Pricing Manager</p>

Alhamrani United Co.
06.2009 - 06.2012

Achievements

  • Led price re-positioning project for all 2011 Infiniti models.

Education

MBA -

University of Business And Technology (UBT) 
Jeddah, KSA
01.2011 - 05.2014

BBA - Marketing

King Fahad University of Petroleum & Minerals
Dhahran, KSA
07.2002 - 05.2008

Skills

Budget oversight

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Certification

Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy online program from the MIT Sloan School of Management

References

Ahmad Alibrahim

Chief Commercial Officer,  flyadeal

Mobile: 0508100007

Mohammed Altuwaijri

Chief Business Officer, neoleap

Mobile: 0555241718

Timeline

VP, Marketing

Gathern
12.2024 - Current

Marketing Communication Director

Gathern
12.2023 - 12.2024

Head of Marketing

Tiqmo- Ajlan & Bros Holding
09.2023 - 11.2023

Director of Marketing Communications

neoleap
02.2022 - 08.2023

Senior Marketing Communication Manager

flyadeal 
03.2021 - 01.2022

Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy online program from the MIT Sloan School of Management

03-2020

<p>Artificial Intelligence Business Lead  </p> <p></p>

Abdul Latif Jameel Import and Distribution Company Ltd- Digital Innovations
01.2020 - 03.2021

Digital Marketing Essentials- Growth Velocity Academy

04-2019

<p>Channel Demand Planning Manager </p> <p></p>

Abdul Latif Jameel Import and Distribution Company Ltd- Marketing Department
06.2018 - 12.2019

<p>Medium and Small Sport Utilities Vehicles Segment Brand Manager</p> <p></p>

Abdul Latif Jameel Import and Distribution Company Ltd- Marketing Department
10.2017 - 05.2018

<p>Senior Specialist- Saudi Operation (Intra Company Transfer )</p> <p></p>

Toyota Motor Corporation- Middle East and North Africa Div- Sales and Marketing 
09.2015 - 08.2017

Brand Manager

Abdul Latif Jameel Import and Distribution Company Ltd- Marketing Department
06.2012 - 08.2015

MBA -

University of Business And Technology (UBT) 
01.2011 - 05.2014

<p>Nissan- Inifniti Product Planning and Pricing Manager</p>

Alhamrani United Co.
06.2009 - 06.2012

BBA - Marketing

King Fahad University of Petroleum & Minerals
07.2002 - 05.2008
Suhail AlghamdiVP, Marketing