Global strategic advisory group, H/Advisors, has appointed Amel Osman (pictured) as Managing Director and Head UAE.
She brings 15 years of communications experience to the role, having previously led corporate communications teams in Dubai and international PR agencies. From her previous roles, Amel gained a regional understanding and contextual intelligence for local and global organisations operating within the MENA region. She succeeds Laura Stockwell, who led the launch and build-out of H/Advisors across the GCC.
Neil Bennett and Tom Johnson, Global Co-CEOs of H/Advisors, said: “We’re delighted to have Amel on board. Her experience in the region is extensive, and she will bring considerable knowledge and energy to our business as we look to expand our services and team. The Middle East is one of the most dynamic and exciting markets in the world and we are thrilled to be investing behind these markets, helping local companies to go global and international firms to engage more meaningfully in the region.”
Dany Naaman, CEO at Havas Village Middle East, said: “Havas and its joint venture with Chalhoub Group in the region is long established and has provided a strong base for H/Advisors to launch its strategic communications services in Dubai. We have been successfully integrating our talent pools and experience over the last two years, and we are confident that Amel’s appointment will help propel the business to the next level. We know that institutions and organisations across this region are shaping global agendas with increasing influence, and our teams are here to help them navigate that responsibility with clarity and strategic precision.”
On her appointment, Amel said, “Great communication happens when local insight, strategic intelligence and meticulous execution come together. I look forward to joining H/Advisors whose breadth, depth and global perspective, strengthened by the Havas ecosystem, reflect the region’s complexity and support organisations as they navigate it with confidence. Across the Middle East, regional actors are shaping global conversations, and we look forward to supporting clients as they grow, transform, and strengthen their reputations across these dynamic markets.”
H/Advisors launched its Dubai office in 2023 with a particular focus on financial and corporate communications, as well as crisis and issues management. Based in Havas Village Middle East, the company also has offices in Riyadh, Cairo and Muscat.