Ali Abdulhadi appointed Business Lead at LEO MEA (Middle East & Africa) KSA

In his new role, Ali will focus on strengthening client partnerships, growing our strategic and creative output, and championing talent across the Kingdom

by e4m Desk
Published: Apr 25, 2025 12:02 PM | 1 min read

Ali Abdulhadi has been roped in as Business Lead at LEO MEA (Middle East & Africa) KSA.

In his new role, Ali will focus on strengthening client partnerships, growing our strategic and creative output, and championing talent across the Kingdom.

“We’re proud to welcome Ali Abdulhadi as Business Lead at LEO MEA (Middle East & Africa) KSA. His appointment comes at a time when our clients are looking for tighter integration and faster, more impactful delivery—and he’s perfectly placed to lead that charge”, the company stated in a LinkedIn post.

With nearly 20 years of experience across the region, Ali brings a rare blend of agency and startup leadership, along with deep, hands-on knowledge of the Saudi market.

"What pulled me back to agency life is the energy, the pace, and the people. At Leo Burnett, bold thinking is in the DNA-and with the right team, we can create work that's both creatively ambitious and commercially impactful", Ali Abdulhadi stated.

Ali Abdulhadi is a seasoned marketing executive with over a decade of experience spanning the automotive, technology, aviation, and tourism industries. His expertise lies in crafting and executing dynamic marketing strategies, go-to-market (GTM) plans, and high-impact campaigns and seamlessly blending creative direction with business development, driving sustainable brand growth and measurable revenue across diverse markets.