Expereince
NEP Group, Inc.
Feb 2022 - Current
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR / NEP MENA
FIFA CWC 2022 – Abu Dhabi UAE
Dec. 2021 – Feb 2022
LOC BROADCAST MANAGER
· In charge of ensuring the compliance of the stadiums and facilities to all aspect and requirements of Broadcast & TV Production in accordance with the Host Broadcaster needs, LOC procedures and FIFA Regulations.
· Main point of contact and Support for all broadcasters & Rights Holders including main host and unilateral productions over 2 venues across 2 cities.
· Deliver main requirements of the host broadcaster over all the related venues to ensure that the TV Production & Broadcast Related Areas are fully compliant and ready for the live feed.
UAE Pro League, Abu Dhabi UAE
June 2015 - Jan 2022
DIRECTOR OF BROADCAST & TV PRODUCTION
· Formulate and execute the overall Broadcast strategy for the UAE PL competitions.
· Setting, executing and managing the yearly budgets of the Broadcast & TV Production elements.
· Creating and executing investment business cases and market opportunities for content development and distribution channels.
· Liaising with UAE PL internal departments from marketing, media and operations to ensure successful implementation of day to day match broadcast activities.
· First line of contact with OB service provider and media rights holders including operational and contractual commitments.
· Build and manage strong working relationships with all internal departments, external stakeholders, rights holders, broadcasters and entities, ensuring collaboration on complex matters.
· Present reports from viewership tracking, fan experience, stadium and venue development.
AFC 2019 – UAE
May 2018 – Feb 2019
LOC BROADCAST MANAGER
· In charge of ensuring the compliance of the stadiums and facilities to all aspect and requirements of Broadcast & TV Production in accordance with the Host Broadcaster needs, LOC procedures and AFC Regulations.
· Main point of contact and Support for all broadcasters & Rights Holders including main host and unilateral productions over 8 venues across the 3 cities.
· Deliver main requirements of the host broadcaster over all the related venues to ensure that the TV Production & Broadcast Related Areas are fully compliant and ready for the live feed.
FIFA CWC 2017-2019 – Abu Dhabi UAE
Sep 2017 – Dec 2018
LOC BROADCAST MANAGER
· In charge of ensuring the compliance of the stadiums and facilities to all aspect and requirements of Broadcast & TV Production in accordance with the Host Broadcaster needs, LOC procedures and FIFA Regulations.
· Main point of contact and Support for all broadcasters & Rights Holders including main host and unilateral productions over 2 venues across 2 cities.
· Deliver main requirements of the host broadcaster over all the related venues to ensure that the TV Production & Broadcast Related Areas are fully compliant and ready for the live feed.
ADSPORTS Channel – Abu Dhabi UAE
July 2010 - June 2015
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
· On location management for the European Qualifiers Coverage for TV based Programing and Analytic Studios direct from venues.
· Planning and Producing the special coverage for the Copa Del Rey Final, direct from Camp-Nou Barcelona.
· Planning and supervising the Coverage Plan for Wimbledon 2015, MLS 2015-2016 Season, Copa Del Rey 2015 Final, FIFA Congress and Events, Copa Libartedores... etc.
· Leading a Team of 20 Seniors/Producers/ AP’s, to Produce more than 190 coverage, shows, Studios, Documentaries... Etc. during six months.
· Senior Producer of EPL Channels – Abu Dhabi Sport to be qualified as the best sports coverage on the Middle East 2012 according ASBU Awards.
· Senior Producer responsible for all live programs produced on the EPL Channels – Abu Dhabi Sports 2012-13, Including 3 live programs and live analytic studios, responsible for production Crew including Producers, Assistants Producers, And Directors.
· Producer for the launching studios of English Premier League, and the analytic studios of English Premier League season from 2010 to 2013.
ART SPORTS Channel
Nov 2002 – July 2010
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR
· Producer of 12 matches of the FIFA World Cup™ 2006 channel coverage, as been responsible of the Saudi Arabian National Team special coverage pre, during & post the competition.
· Lead Producer for the channel UEFA Champions League™ coverage during 2005/06 – 2008/09 seasons, including the final match coverage direct from the Rome 2008.
· Lead Producer for the channel EPL English Premier League™ coverage 2005/06 & 2006/07 seasons.
· Producer for the FIFA events studios, FIFA World Club Cup™ Toyota Cup 2006, & 2007, Under 20 World Cup™ 2009 And Confederations Cup™ 2009, From Amman and directly from field.
· Producer / Director for the channel Formula 1™ coverage during season 2005.
· Lead Producer for many other channel coverages such as 2008 Spanish Super Cup™, ACL Arab Champions League during 2005/06 & 2007/08 seasons, and the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics™.