Global strategic advisory group H/Advisors has appointed Amel Osman as its new Managing Director and Head – UAE, strengthening the firm’s senior leadership as it builds its presence in the Middle East.
Osman brings more than 15 years of communications experience, having led corporate communications teams for two international public relations agencies in Dubai. She specialises in profile-building strategies grounded in regional understanding and contextual intelligence for organisations operating across MENA.
H/Advisors opened its Dubai office in 2023 and has expanded its team and client base in financial and corporate communications, as well as crisis and issues management. The company sits within Havas Village Middle East, which hosts more than 400 employees and includes additional H/Advisors offices in Riyadh, Cairo and Muscat.
Osman succeeds Laura Stockwell, who led the launch and early growth of H/Advisors in the GCC.
Commenting on the appointment, 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.”
Dany Naaman, CEO at Havas Village Middle East, added, “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.”
On her new role, Osman 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.”
