Jean-Karl Saliba appointed as VP Growth & Partnerships by IAM Entertainment

Jean-Karl Saliba has been appointed Vice President of Growth & Partnerships at IAM Entertainment, where he will focus on overseeing the agency's expansion into the MENA region. In his new C-Suite position, Saliba will be responsible for strengthening the organisation's presence and building connections with international clients, collaborators, and new opportunities.
Saliba brings two decades of experience in delivering high-impact content and event productions for leading brands and organisations to the role. His work spans industries including sports, technology, and entertainment, having executed large-scale campaigns and experiences for clients such as Nike, Emaar, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Under Armour, and Expo 2020. Additionally, he has also worked alongside cultural and government institutions like DCT, DET, RCU, PIF, as well as major entertainment seasons across the GCC.
Jean-Karl Saliba portfolio spans from international broadcast specials and commercial shows to cultural festivals and campaigns in which he played a key role in regional storytelling, partnerships, and growth by combining strategic planning, creative input, and collaboration across diverse networks. Saliba's approach is rooted in a combination of strategic planning, creative input, and collaboration, which has supported him in building regional partnerships and advancing growth in the entertainment industry.
IAM Entertainment is a celebrity talent agency, known for campaigns such as Chris Hemsworth's 'Could Use a Vacation Right Now' in Abu Dhabi,

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