Dalina Kashou
@dalinakashou
Marketing leader driving brand growth across MENA with strategic, results-driven campaigns.
What I'm looking for
I am a marketing leader with over 10 years of experience driving rebranding, go-to-market launches, and high-impact campaigns for regional and international brands across the MENA and GCC markets. I have delivered measurable sales uplifts, launched mobile and retail initiatives, and managed cross-functional teams while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
My background includes strategic brand management, market entry work in the UAE, and leading multi-channel marketing for clients including Nestle Pure Life, Almarai, and Halwani Brothers; I combine analytical market research with creative execution to increase brand visibility and commercial performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Marketing Manager
Abu Laban Group
May 2022 - May 2025 (3 years)
Managed marketing campaigns for regional brands including Almarai and Halwani Brothers, driving market penetration and brand awareness and boosting sales via a Nestle Pure Life visibility campaign. Led market research for Family One Waters to identify consumer trends and support new product lines.
Marketing Manager
Shini Extra Retail Chain
Jan 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Supervised design team for marketing collateral and developed a unified in-store brand identity, strengthening recognition and customer experience; launched Shini Go delivery app, surpassing sales targets by 30%.
Senior Account Manager
Sky Advertising
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Managed accounts for major distributors (Philip Morris, P&G, Kellogg’s, Kraft-Heinz, Ferrero, Americana, SC Johnson) and delivered PR, events, digital and outdoor marketing; led UN outreach campaign for the Palestinian Judicial Sector.
Brand Manager
Palestine Trade Center
May 2018 - May 2019 (1 year)
Managed launch of the Palestinian Exports Brand in Dubai, facilitating UAE market entry for agribusiness and food firms and onboarding marketing and event service providers to support B2B activities.
Marketing Manager
Bayti Real Estate Investment
Jul 2017 - Dec 2017 (5 months)
Directed marketing for Palestine’s first open mall, managing pricing strategies, creative production, loyalty programs and a major Al-Adha festival campaign that surpassed sales and customer acquisition targets by 45%.
Marketing Manager
Bravo Shopping Centers
Feb 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Drove in-store traffic, increased basket value and retention by managing brand standards, CRM activities and trade marketing initiatives in collaboration with FMCG vendors.
Marketing Communication Officer
NewBoy
Nov 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Developed TV media plans and coordinated media projects with networks (MBC, Turner), managed digital assets and in-store branding across MENA, and represented the brand at industry exhibitions.
Marketing Associate
Bravo Shopping Centers
Apr 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 4 months)
Prepared detailed customer reports for CRM optimization and managed marketing budget negotiations within vendor agreements to support promotional activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Wollongong in Dubai
Master of Marketing, Strategic Marketing
Completed a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing at the University of Wollongong in Dubai.
Birzeit University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing
Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Birzeit University.
Friends Schools
International Baccalaureate Certificate, International Baccalaureate
Obtained the International Baccalaureate Certificate from Friends Schools in Ramallah.
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