Ruba AbuMhanna

Marketing & Communications Manager – ME

0+ Yrs Experience
0+ Events / Year
$0K Mktg Budget
Ruba AbuMhanna — Regional Marketing & Communications Manager
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Profile

Marketing, Communications & Business Development Leader with 15+ years of experience and a passion for creating growth opportunities and meaningful market impact across the region.

Throughout my career, I have led regional marketing initiatives, commercial strategies, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale events, helping organizations strengthen their market presence, build strategic partnerships, and drive sustainable growth. I have managed annual budgets exceeding $700K, supported regional distributor networks, and delivered high-impact marketing and communication programs across diverse markets. I thrive in dynamic environments where creativity meets strategy, and where strong relationships create lasting business value.

My approach combines commercial thinking, market insight, and people-focused leadership to turn ideas into results and opportunities into long-term success.

Location Amman, Jordan
Current Sonova Group / Advanced Bionics
Region Middle East & North Africa
Languages Arabic · English
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Experience

Jan 2023 — Present Current
Sonova Group / Advanced Bionics ME · Amman, Jordan

Regional Marketing & Communications Manager - ME

Middle East · Apr 2016 – Present (overall tenure)

  • Marketing campaign development and event management.
  • Managing 20+ regional events annually.
  • Market research and competitor analysis.
  • Budget and resource management for a $700K annual budget.
  • Forecasting and project management.
  • Managing communications and brand visibility.
  • Supporting 12+ distributors across the region.
  • Performance tracking, reporting, and KPI analysis.
  • Compliance and sales support.
  • Identifying new business opportunities and market expansion.
  • Building and maintaining client relationships.
  • Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strategic planning and execution.
  • Agency and vendor coordination.
  • Content creation and product communications.
Jun 2022 — Jan 2023 7 months
Sonova Group / Advanced Bionics ME · Amman, Jordan

Senior Professional Commercial Marketing - MENA

MENA Region

  • Commercial marketing and sales-driven strategy execution.
  • Supporting revenue growth and market expansion initiatives.
  • Market research and competitive analysis.
  • Collaboration with sales and product teams on positioning and pricing strategies.
  • CRM management for customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty.
  • Tracking and reporting B2B/B2C marketing performance and market share.
  • Budget management and ROI analysis.
  • Preparing and managing distributors' sales and marketing agreements.
  • Supporting regional distributors and commercial marketing activities.
Apr 2016 — Jun 2022 6 years
Sonova Group / Advanced Bionics ME · Amman, Jordan

Regional Marketing and Communications Officer - MENA

MENA Region

  • Regional marketing campaign and communication coordination.
  • Managing brand visibility and communication consistency across MENA markets.
  • PR, media relations, and regional event coordination.
  • Supporting regional sales teams on marketing initiatives and tenders.
  • Coordinating with local agencies, distributors, and external partners.
  • Managing social media and regional content creation.
  • Supporting revenue growth through regional marketing activities.
  • Coordinating marketing activities with the central marketing team.
  • Monitoring regional marketing budgets and campaign execution.
Jan 2013 — Apr 2016 3 years
The American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan (AmCham Jordan) · Amman, Jordan

PR & Communications Officer

Jordan · Jun 2009 – Apr 2016 (overall tenure)

  • Managed communications for 200+ US/Jordanian member companies.
  • Produced quarterly reports and data analysis for management.
  • Handled PR, media relations, and press releases.
  • Coordinated with US Embassy, USAID, and international stakeholders.
  • Supported events and membership engagement within budget.
Oct 2011 — Dec 2012 1 year
AmCham Jordan · Amman, Jordan

Events & Membership Coordinator

Jordan

  • Managed external local market agencies, hotels, and government resources to provide high-quality service in events.
  • Responsible for more than 200 companies, media and governmental data and information.
Sep 2009 — Sep 2011 2 years
AmCham Jordan · Amman, Jordan

Administrative Clerk

Jordan

Jun 2009 — Sep 2009 3 months
AmCham Jordan · Amman, Jordan

Trainee

Jordan

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Education

2015
Mini MBA
Missouri State University / EJABI, Jordan
2014
BA in Business Administration & Bachelor of Arts
Arab Open University / The Open University, UK
2009
Office Management & Executive Secretarial Diploma
YWCA, Jordan
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Expertise

Marketing Strategy

Campaign planning, budget ownership, and growth strategy across MENA markets.

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Brand & Communications

Managing communications and brand visibility across MENA markets.

Event Production

Managing 20+ regional events annually across MENA markets.

AEM Content Platform
Digital Tools

Adobe Experience Manager, Mailchimp, SpotMe, AI tools, and more.

$0K Annual Budget
Budget Management

Managing annual marketing budgets exceeding $700K across multi-market portfolios.

العربية Native
English Fluent
Languages

Arabic — native. English — professional working proficiency.

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Courses & Workshops

Aspiring Leadership Program
Sonova Academy
PowerPoint Design
Coursera
Train of Trainers
Talal Abu Ghazaleh Academy
Adobe Photoshop
Pioneers Academy
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Contact

Let's
connect.
Email roba213@gmail.com
Phone +962 79 974 7101
Location Amman, Jordan