With over 25 years of experience in advertising and communications, Amr El Kalaawy leads McCann’s operations in Saudi Arabi. He is known for building high-performance teams, driving strategic growth, and delivering award-winning work across categories such as FMCG, telecom, real estate, F&B, and tourism.
Amr previously led McCann Cairo, where he played a central role in establishing the agency’s creative reputation. Among his most notable achievements is managing the global communications for the Egypt Tourism Authority, helping the country reach a historic milestone in 2024 with the highest number of international visitors record in decades.
He has served as a jury member for some of the industry’s most respected awards, including the Cannes Lions the MENA Effie Awards, and the TikTok Ad Awards, reinforcing his position as a trusted voice in regional and global advertising.
Amr brings together creative excellence and operational discipline, consistently pushing for impactful work that builds brands and earns results across diverse markets.
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