INSIGNIA WORLDWIDE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Manager
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant
- Member of the Finance - Admin - HR Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Director
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Manager
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Manager
Dana, an urbanist and designer trained in architecture, brings diverse experience in strategic urban design and landscape architecture across GCC countries, Europe, and China.
Previously, she was the Design Director at Tekuma Frenchman, overseeing KSA projects, and also worked as a research associate and design instructor at Harvard's Graduate School of Design.
Dana holds dual master's degrees from Harvard in Urban Design and Landscape & Ecology.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Strategist
Job Titles:
- Finance Assistant
- Member of the Finance - Admin - HR Team
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
Gaurav is a thought-leader on destination design, development, place-making, branding and communication and has extensive experience in coding the narrative for some of the world's most revered hospitality and tourism brands.
With over 29 years of global experience, Gaurav's strategic and creative skills have allowed him to play an integral role in strategy and design initiatives for numerous clients, including global hospitality companies and numerous tourism boards.
Job Titles:
- Chief Development Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Real Estate Development Executive
Ghalib is a Real Estate Development Executive who has worked globally on projects across the United States of America, Northern and Southern Africa, and the Middle-East. He brings a diverse background and a proven track record of success.
He shares his 25 years of experience and extensive knowledge and approach when evaluating, managing, developing and acquiring real estate. Ghalib serves as the Chief Development Officer and is focused on the planning, design and construction of various high-profile projects, new acquisitions, and strategic Real Estate Advisory.
Job Titles:
- Design Director
- Member of the Integrated Creative Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Integrated Creative Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive & Senior Directors Team
- Executive Director - Projects & Operations
Hema has over 16 years experience in project management, planning and execution.
During her time at Insignia, Hema has naturally progressed to an Executive Director's role, in which she is able to apply her keen eye for detail, pragmatic project management, critical thinking and strategic planning expertise to deliver complex projects across global luxury hospitality, lifestyle and F&B brands, tourism and destination development projects.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Research Analyst
Job Titles:
- Compliance Manager
- Member of the Finance - Admin - HR Team
Job Titles:
- HR Director
- Member of the Finance - Admin - HR Team
Job Titles:
- Senior Director Business Development
Liam Wholey is a seasoned commercial operator with a career spanning two decades with prominent multi-national clients across APAC, MEA, and Europe.
He has a robust understanding of commercial and procurement related processes and brings intellect and passion to take on big challenges and deliver successful results with an emphasis within the tourism, hospitality, loyalty and finance sectors.
He thrives in a culture of clear communication and deep engagement, that fosters long term relationships and partnerships.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Manager
Job Titles:
- Chief Creative Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Joint Chief Creative Officer
As joint Chief Creative Officer, Mark has over 30 years' leadership on global creative direction with some of the world's leading agency networks. He has worked at C-Suite level to drive the success of brands in luxury, hospitality, tourism, automotive and FMCG across all media channels. He has over 100 international creative awards and has twice been a juror at the Cannes Lions Festival.
For services to creativity and innovation, he was made a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts. He is also a poet with three international prize-winning collections.
Job Titles:
- Leader
- Executive Director - Projects & Operations
Marta is a globally experienced Marketing and Communications professional with extensive knowledge of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry and a degree in Advertising and Public Relations.
Marta is a seasoned leader, with experience in luxury hotels, lifestyle brands, operations, PR, and communications. She has held multiple roles with Melia Hotels Group, and was the Regional Marketing Director for EMEA region and most recently the AVP of Operations for EMEA & APAC.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Director
Job Titles:
- Chief Creative Officer
- Member of the Leadership Team
With over 25 years in the design, branding and integrated communications industry across Rome, London and New York, Max is an award-winning, passionate and dynamic senior creative thinker who works across different media.
Max is a conceptual designer and hands-on problem solver who understands the nuances of art, storytelling, brand strategy and architecture, ensuring complex narratives are developed and communicated in a simple and effective manner.
Job Titles:
- Finance Director
- Member of the Finance - Admin - HR Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Head of Strategy
- Specialist
Navid is a specialist in arts & culture strategy with 15+ years of in-industry and consulting experience. He has served as the Arts & Culture Director for two giga-projects in KSA; AMAALA and The Red Sea Project.
Navid also has several years of management consulting experience with top tier firms such as Strategy& (PwC) having led key projects in the Middle East.
Job Titles:
- Creative Director
- Member of the Integrated Creative Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive & Senior Directors Team
- Head of Client Development
Rachel Berry has been fortunate to work in regional and global environments that have inspired her passion for brand and creative strategy.
Rachel has held senior positions in both agency and client roles, most recently as Group Director of Brand Strategy at Jumeriah Group before joining Insignia. This has provided her with a robust strategic methodology that advocates for the importance of both creative input as well as pragmatic output.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Strategist
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Manager
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Executive
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Strategy Director
Job Titles:
- Member of the Project & Strategy Team
- Project Executive
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executive & Senior Directors Team
- Executive Director - Projects & Operations
Tara is a proficient director who 
has worked across multiple Ministry of Culture and other large-scale International Projects in Destination Development, Hospitality, Accommodation and Sport.
Job Titles:
- Creative Director
- Member of the Integrated Creative Team