Louisa Galligani takes up senior appointment in the financial sector

artikel:, a Dubai-based luxury hospitality brand consultancy, has appointed Anita Drahos-Nambiar as Director of Marketing & PR.

In this role, Anita leads marketing and public relations strategy across client accounts, advising on brand positioning, integrated campaigns and storytelling with impact, and working closely with client leadership teams to enhance brand visibility, audience engagement, and commercial performance.

Anita brings close to two decades of experience across the Middle East and Europe, most recently serving as Director of Marketing and Communications at Shangri-La Dubai. She has also held senior leadership roles with IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City, Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai, Hard Rock Hotel Budapest, and Royal Caribbean Arabia, where she led regional marketing for Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises.

“This is a key milestone for artikel: as we continue to build a highly specialised consultancy. Anita brings a strong combination of strategic insight and executional excellence, with deep experience across luxury hospitality brands. Her appointment reflects the direction we are taking as a business," said Marc Cox, Managing Director, artikel:

On the appointment, Anita said, “I am pleased to be joining artikel: at this stage of its growth. The consultancy has a clear point of view, with a strong focus on thoughtful brand positioning, compelling narratives and disciplined execution, making the work both relevant and commercially effective.” 

Paul Roeder has been appointed Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer of The Walt Disney Company, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, Josh D’Amaro.

In this role, Paul leads Disney’s global communications and public relations strategy and operations and serves as the company’s lead spokesperson. His remit covers enterprise and business segment communications, regional communications teams across APAC, EMEA, and Latin America, as well as media relations, executive communications, internal communications, public affairs, and corporate social responsibility.

Paul is a 25-year Disney veteran, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Communications – Disney Entertainment Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and International. He has led communications for The Walt Disney Studios since 2010, overseeing the acquisitions of Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox, the launch of Disney+, and several film releases.

He joined Disney in 2001 via the ABC communications team and later held corporate communications roles from 2002 to 2010. 

Alwaleed Osman has returned to Brazen MENA as Senior Manager, PR and Business Development, based in Dubai. In this role, he leads strategic communications and growth initiatives across key markets, with a particular focus on business development in the UAE and KSA, and oversees a portfolio of clients spanning the hospitality, tourism, lifestyle, fashion, and FMCG sectors.

Prior to rejoining Brazen MENA, Alwaleed held communications roles at Action Global Communications and BPG Group. He is also currently active as Founder of EMCEE.ae.

Alwaleed said on his appointment, “I’m excited to be rejoining Brazen MENA at a time of strong regional momentum. There is a clear opportunity to drive more integrated, insight-led communications that not only build brand equity but directly support business growth across the region.”