Gavin Dickinson
Executive Director, Publishing- Abu Dhabi Media Company
Gavin Dickinson was appointed Executive Director of Publishing at Abu Dhabi Media Company in October 2008.
He is responsible for the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, United Printing and Publishing (UPP), and ADMC’s distribution company Tawsee.
He will also oversee ADMC’s portfolio of publishing brands including The National, Al Ittihad, Zahrat Al Khaleej, Majid and Super.
Dickinson brings with him more than ten years commercial experience within the media industry including commercial roles with the UK’s Mail on Sunday, Times Media in South Africa and The Express newspaper.
Most recently, he was Chief Commercial Officer at Arab Media Group where he was responsible for the strategic planning, budgeting, business development and marketing functions for all business units.
After obtaining a National Diploma in Marketing & Sales Management, Dickinson’s first role was with Times Media as a Sales Manager in South Africa. He has also launched magazines in South Africa, launched Emirates Today and Emerat Al Youm in Dubai, as well as launching Dubai Radio Network. |