Global Women in PR (GWPR) MENA has announced the appointment of Lynn Al Khatib, Vice President of Communications at Chalhoub Group, as its newest board member, marking a significant milestone as the organization celebrates reaching 100 members across the Middle East and North Africa region. This strategic addition to the board comes amid GWPR MENA’s ongoing commitment to advancing female leadership and gender parity within the communications and public relations industry.
Lynn Al Khatib brings over 15 years of experience and a strong dedication to empowering women in PR, reinforcing the organization’s mission to foster professional growth, mentorship, and impactful networking opportunities for senior women communicators. The new board member joins a diverse and accomplished team driving positive change and shaping the future of the communications profession in the region. This announcement highlights GWPR MENA’s expanding influence and its role as a leading platform for women leaders in PR across the MENA region.
“As someone committed to advancing women’s leadership in PR, I’m honored to join the board of Global Women in PR MENA and support its powerful regional mission to empower and elevate women across the communications industry”.
“Today, communications plays an ever more critical role in shaping brands, organizations, and thought leaders — and as professionals, whether in-house or at agencies, we must continue evolving to deliver true value. In a world where corporate career growth is becoming more limited and traditional measures of success increasingly blurred, I look forward to contributing to both women and the industry through this incredible board of inspiring leaders.” said Lynn Al Khatib.
Loretta Ahmed, GWPR MENA Chair and Founder and CEO of Houbara Communications, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Lynn Al Khatib, Vice President Communications at Chalhoub Group, to the board of Global Women in PR MENA. As we continue championing gender parity at the highest levels of the industry, Lynn’s voice and perspective will play an important role in driving meaningful progress.”
A global non-profit organisation, GWPR connects and supports senior women in communications. Its MENA chapter offers a cooperative forum to address important industrial issues and produce noticeable results. By means of pragmatic endeavours, GWPR MENA enables women to spearhead transformation, influence the future of the field, and prosper in a constantly changing environment.
The six successful women who make up the GWPR MENA board come from a variety of backgrounds in communications, including agency, in-house, and consultancy. They all have a wealth of expertise and a passion for supporting women in the field.
Collectively, they embody the richness and complexity of the communications environment in the MENA region and share a dedication to promoting gender equality, developing leadership, and bringing about sustainable, constructive change.
Board members include:
- Loretta Ahmed, Founder and CEO, Houbara Communications – Chair
- Louise Jacobson, Managing Director, Brazen MENA – Board Member
- Naamat Baradhy, Regional Communication Advisor, First Abu Dhabi Bank – Board Member
- Radwa Allabban, Founder and Managing Director, Place Communications – Board Member
- Purti Simon, Vice President, Teneo – Board Member
- Lynn Al Khatib, Vice President, Communications, Chalhoub Group – Board Member
Women having ten or more years of experience in senior leadership positions in agency, in-house, and consulting settings are encouraged to apply to GWPR MENA. Members have access to unique tools for advancing their careers, such as thought leadership, worldwide networking, mentorship, and a cooperative platform for promoting constructive change in the industry.
About GWPR
Global Women in PR exists to champion, connect and support women in senior PR and Communications roles. It inspires women to become leaders and promote public relations as an important global business.
It is a global membership organisation comprising national networking groups across Europe, Central America, Africa, Asia and Australia. GWPR is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting female talent in the PR industry.
