Haitham Haddadin

Haitham Haddadin has extensive work experience in media relations, communication, and journalism. Haitham currently serves as the Senior Director and Head of Media Relations at APCO Worldwide, a global communication and business strategy firm. Haitham joined the company in 2017 and is responsible for managing challenges, opportunities, perceptions, and reputations for clients around the world.

Prior to joining APCO Worldwide, Haitham worked as the Assistant Editor in Chief at The National newspaper, part of Abu Dhabi Media. Haitham held this position from 2013 to 2017, overseeing the editorial operations of the newspaper.

Before their role at The National, Haitham served as the Director of Media and Communication at the Office of Haitham'sMajesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Royal Hashemite Court. In this role, which they held in 2012-2013, they were responsible for managing the media and communication activities for the Royal Court.

From 2010 to 2012, Haitham worked in the media relations department of the Office of HH the Prime Minister in the State of Kuwait. Haitham served as the Deputy Director and was responsible for media relations.

Haitham also worked as a Media Relations and Communications Consultant for the Government of Kuwait from 2010 to 2011.

In their earlier career, Haitham was an Energy Correspondent at Thomson Reuters in both New York and the Middle East. Haitham worked at Thomson Reuters from 2007 to 2010 and covered energy-related news.

Haitham also had a versatile role at Reuters, where they served as a Senior Correspondent from 2003 to 2007. Haitham covered various subjects, including energy and finance. Prior to their role as a Senior Correspondent, they held the position of Wall Street Correspondent from 2000 to 2003. Haitham initially joined Reuters as a correspondent in 1990.

Additionally, Haitham worked as a Trainer for Thomson Reuters Foundation in 2009, and as an Energy Correspondent at Reuters UK from 1997 to 1998.

Haitham Haddadin's education history begins in 1977 when they attended Bishop's School, where they obtained a General Certificate of Education in the Science Stream in 1982. During their time there, they also completed an A-level in Classical Arabic and seven O-levels in 1981.

Later, Haitham pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the American University of Beirut, attending from 1987 to 1990. Following this, they obtained an MBA in Finance from the New York Institute of Technology - NYiT, studying from 2007 to 2009.

There is no information provided regarding Haitham's experience at the University of Oklahoma, "S," and the Securities Institute of Australia, except for their enrollment at the latter for a Certificate in Financial Markets.

Overall, Haitham Haddadin's education history includes completing their A- and O-levels at Bishop's School, obtaining a BA from the American University of Beirut, and earning an MBA in Finance from the New York Institute of Technology - NYiT.