Head Of Technology - MENA

Who We Are

Burson is the global communications leader built to create value for clients through reputation. With highly specialized teams, industry-leading technologies and breakthrough creative, we help brands and businesses redefine reputation as a competitive advantage so they can lead today and into the future. When you work at Burson, you are part of a global community of lifelong learners who thrive at the edge of innovation.

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Burson MENA

Burson’s MENA operations stand as one of the largest and most respected communications agencies in the region, delivering impactful strategies rooted in craft, curiosity, counsel, and camaraderie. Burson MENA is a trusted partner for clients navigating complex communications and public affairs landscapes, shaping reputations, and driving business outcomes across diverse sectors.

With offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia and also part of the region is Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain and Egypt, our team combines strategic expertise with AI-driven insights to craft compelling narratives that influence key decision-makers. Backed by a strong international and global network, we provide innovative, data-driven solutions that connect with audiences and create lasting impact. At Burson, our inclusive and high-performance culture fuels innovation, empowering individuals to excel and collaborate in a dynamic environment where growth thrives.

More About The Role

The Head of Technology for Burson Middle East is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the growth, strategic direction, and operational excellence of the Burson Technology practice across the region. Reporting directly to the MENAT CEO, this role is critical for identifying and securing new business opportunities, ensuring high-quality client delivery, building team development, and championing innovation within the Burson brand. You will play a key role in protecting and promoting Bursons distinct approach to technology, directly contributing to the practices revenue targets.

What Youll Do

• Own and drive technology revenue growth across the Middle East, identifying, securing and expanding high-value client relationships while delivering against ambitious regional growth and net revenue targets.
• Lead market-facing new business development across key Middle East markets, proactively originating opportunities, opening doors with net-new clients, and personally leading major pitches and conversions.
• Build Burson’s technology proposition in the region, expanding our footprint with existing clients, scaling multi-market engagements, and integrating broader Burson capabilities to deliver greater client value.
• Act as a senior advisor to the region’s most influential clients, providing trusted counsel to C-suite and senior stakeholders across government, enterprise, scaleup and multinational organisations.
• Elevate Burson’s reputation as a leading technology advisor in the Middle East, shaping the firm’s external profile through thought leadership, industry presence and senior-level relationships.
• Build, lead and inspire a high-performing regional technology team, creating a culture of collaboration, inclusion and excellence, and ensuring the right capabilities are in place to support growth.
• Partner closely with the MENAT CEO and regional leadership, contributing to regional strategy, market prioritisation, investment decisions and long-term growth planning.
• Champion innovation and modern delivery, embedding emerging technologies, AI enabled solutions and new IP into client offerings to enhance impact, efficiency and differentiation.
  
  

Experience That Contributes To Success

• A strong track record of building and growing a technology practice or portfolio within the Middle East, ideally within a communications, consulting or professional services environment.
• Demonstrable success in new business origination and growth, with experience winning complex, high-value mandates in competitive and fast-evolving markets.
• Deep understanding of the Middle East business and cultural landscape, with the credibility and networks to operate effectively across diverse markets and client environments.
• Senior client advisory gravitas, with the ability to counsel, influence and build trust with C-suite and senior government or enterprise stakeholders.
• Strong commercial and strategic judgement, able to translate client challenges and market insight into profitable, scalable solutions aligned to Burson’s capabilities.
• Proven people leadership experience, including building, mentoring and developing high performing, diverse teams in growth-oriented environments.
• Expertise and curiosity within the technology sector, with a clear view of emerging trends, innovation and disruption shaping client needs in the region.
• A collaborative, values-led leadership style, aligned to Burson’s global competencies of Craft, Curiosity, Counsel and Camaraderie.
  
  

You Belong At Burson

Our vision is for Burson to be the leading ‘academy company’ for creative communications professionals and emerging leaders. We provide a dynamic environment where ambitious colleagues come to elevate their skills, expand their networks, and ultimately, produce the best solutions for today’s leading brands. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our robust benefits and people programs, which include professional development opportunities, mentorship programs with industry leaders, a vibrant and inclusive company culture fostering collaboration and innovation and packages designed to reward and retain top talent. We invest in our people because we believe their success is our success.

At Burson, we’re an agency of learn-it-alls. We recognize that the things we do best, creativity and communications, require a level of nuanced understanding. That’s why it’s imperative for us to hire extraordinarily talented people of all backgrounds and identities. Without that we can’t do the essential work of inspiring bold ideas, fostering constructive dialogue, cultivating meaningful experiences, and driving innovation and creativity for our partners. Your unique point of view—your talent—is what makes you a #BursonPerson, and it’s how we deliver exceptional results for our clients, together.

We believe the best work happens when were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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