Nada Abi Saleh

Previous Professions

  • Head of Leo Burnett Beirut, 2014 - to date
  • Deputy Managing Director 2008 – 2014, Leo Burnett Beirut
  • Client Service Director 2000 - 2008 Leo Burnett Beirut
  • Group Account Director 1996 - 2000 H&C Leo Burnett Beirut
  • Account Director 1992 - 1996 H&C Leo Burnett Beirut

Education

  • Master's Degree in International Relations, Université Saint-Joseph (USJ)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Business Administration, American University of Beirut (AUB)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law, Université Saint-Joseph (USJ)
Degrees: Bachelor's, Master's

Collaborations & Partnerships

  • During her tenure, Nada helped transform Leo Burnett Beirut into a leading global creative agency, having been the leader and catalyst behind internationally recognized campaigns such as:
    1. #KhedeKasra for Hariri Foundation
    2. #KeepTheFlameAlive for Johnnie Walker
    3. #Undress522 for Abaad
    4. #arabi for Dish/Sling
    5. #LegallyBride for Kafa
    6. #HopeIsBorn for Pampers
    7. #TheMissingPeace for UN Women Lebanon.

Awards

  • 300+ local, regional and global accolades in key Award festivals: Cannes Lions, Mena Effies, Dubai Lynx, One Show, Epica, New York Festival, ANDY, Caples, Clio, CRESTA, D&AD, Gerety, Golden Drum, LIA, Lories, WARC.
  • L’Oréal Paris Women Of Worth 2024 Awardee.

Community Involvement

Nada comes with 30+ years of experience in the communication business and is at the helm of Leo Burnett Beirut - PUBLICIS GROUPE since 2014, overlooking global, regional, and local accounts encompassing several industries among which Banking, Telco, FMCG, Retail, Real Estate and NGOs.A creator of powerful stories to transform businesses and spearhead growth via compelling brand experiences, connecting people and driving impact.Transformed Leo Burnett Beirut into a leading global creative agency, having been the leader and catalyst behind internationally recognized campaigns.A fearless advocate of women empowerment matters, putting gender base issues on the global map across internationally acclaimed Award festivals.A keen supporter of women’s leadership in the workforce. Currently sits on the board of UN Global Compact Lebanon.