Gambit Communications appoints new Senior Director

Gambit Communications appoints new Senior Director

Moving from his role at Deloitte Middle East, Bassel Barakat joins Gambit Communications, where he will oversee work for the agency's flagship clients.

Bassel Barakat, Senior Director, Gambit Communications.

Gambit Communications has appointed Bassel Barakat as Senior Director, a strategic role that oversees flagship clients in the independent agency’s burgeoning portfolio.

Barakat has moved from Deloitte Middle East, where he led external comms, and brings more than 12 years of experience covering senior positions on both agency and brand side. The agency said Barakat brings an in-depth knowledge of the wider GCC region and has built and led communications strategies spanning brand reputation across B2G, B2B and B2C, with a specific focus on Saudi Arabia.

Barakat has also held several senior roles at global and regional communications agencies, where he served clients such as Rolls-Royce.

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