Facilitator
Speaker: Lynn Al Khatib, VP Brand & Communications at Chalhoub Group
Lynn Al Khatib, Executive Coach and Vice President of Communications at Chalhoub Group, brings almost 20 years of experience in corporate and brand communications. Her expertise includes developing corporate brand strategies, media relations, internal communications, events, stakeholder engagement, and digital and social media strategies. She also hosts The Podcast by Chalhoub Group, where she interviews internal and external icons in the industry such as Stella McCartney, Tory Burch, Marissa Peer among others.
In 2024, Lynn expanded her work by becoming an executive coach, partnering with leaders and C-suite executives to support their thought leadership, personal branding, and communication strategies.That same year, Lynn led The Skincare Edition, the first skincare summit of its kind in the Middle East, held at Hia Hub 4.0 in Riyadh. The event featured over 22 brands, B2B speakers, consumer experiences, and panels, creating a space for meaningful conversations and insights between experts and consumers. Before joining Chalhoub Group, Lynn held key roles at Nestlé, where she led Middle East Corporate Communication and later worked as Global Nutrition, Health, and Wellness Communication Manager at Nestlé S.A. in Switzerland. These roles gave her valuable experience in bridging corporate, scientific, and consumer communications on both
regional and global levels.
Lynn is a strong advocate for Women in Leadership and is committed to giving back to the communication industry. She serves on the strategy boards of MEPRA and Global Women in PR (GWPR),; and she is also part of the board of French Emirati Business Women Council. Known for her practical and approachable style, she regularly moderates events and panels with executives and industry leaders.Outside of work, Lynn finds joy in connecting with others and mentoring, while balancing her career with her role as a mother of two. She remains passionate about empowering people and contributing to the development of the communication industry.
Hosted by: Tania Kteily, President of the MEPRA Youth Board and Associate Director at Weber Shandwick MENAT
Tania is an Associate Director at Weber Shandwick in the UAE and the Vice President of the MEPRA Youth Board. She brings particular expertise in consumer and corporate communications, strategic planning, client servicing and influencer and media relations. Tania is particularly knowledgeable in the automotive industry with over seven years of experience in the field and spearheading General Motors varied brand portfolio – Cadillac, GMC and Chevrolet. She has also built significant experience across the consumer technology, real estate, retail and entertainment sectors. Throughout the past years, Tania has led a diverse client portfolio, including Google, Nike, The Sustainable City – Yiti and Mattel, amongst many others. Before joining Weber Shandwick, Tania was part of a varied and high-profile brand portfolio that included Jaguar Land Rover, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Barclays Bank and The Suez Canal.
Tania is a certified mental health first-aider and is a champion for best practice at Weber Shandwick, driving impactful change crowdsourced from internal workshops. She believes in leading with kindness and the power of compassion, which she demonstrates both on accounts and through mentorship. Throughout her career journey, Tania was recognized with numerous prestigious industry awards for client campaigns as well as personal achievements. Notably, Tania was featured on Campaign Middle East’s PR Faces to Watch list and was highly commended for MEPRA Dave Robinson Award for Outstanding Young Communicator of the Year (Agency) in 2022. Tania holds a bachelor degree in Business Administration from the American University of Beirut. She is fluent in English, Arabic, French and speaks basic Spanish.
Date & Time
23 September 2026
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM GST
Location
Virtual Via Zoom Platform
Registration
Open to MEPRA Members & Non-members.