Robyn James-O'Connor

Robyn James-O'Connor has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in marketing and advisory. Robyn is currently a Marketing Advisory Board Member at HSMAI ME since July 2022. Prior to this, they held multiple positions at Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, including Vice President Marketing, Senior Director of eCommerce, Senior Director of Brand and Digital Marketing, Group Director of Brand and Digital Marketing, Group Director of Brand Marketing, Director of Development Marketing, and Marketing Communications Manager at Burj Al Arab. Robyn also served as a Member of The Marketing Society since April 2021. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Account Manager at Wunderman, handling below-the-line, brand, and advertising requirements for various clients. Robyn started their career as a Marketing Manager at Tarsus Technologies and later worked as a Central Marketing Account Manager at Dimension Data.

Robyn James-O'Connor obtained their Mudara Institute of Directors, Professional Director Certification from Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance in 2022. Before that, they earned a BCom (Hons) in Marketing, Cum Laude from the University of Pretoria between 1994 and 1998. Additionally, they have certifications in Change Leadership from eCornell (obtained in 2016) and Stage 1 Professional Results Coach from Results Coaching Systems (obtained in 2012).