Marwen Ben Messaoud

Marwen Ben Messaoud

Growth Marketing Director - Middle East, Africa, Turkey, South Asia and CIS @ Spotify

About

For 18+ years I've led growth and brand at scale, building subscription businesses and consumer brands in the markets most companies find complex. At Spotify, I lead growth and monetization across 76 countries from our regional HQ in Dubai, spanning the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Turkey and CIS, owning regional P&L, Premium brand, subscriber growth, lifecycle and payment partnerships. Effectively a chief growth officer remit at regional scale. I partner with regional and global leadership on strategy, market prioritization and resource allocation across the region's largest growth opportunities. The work has taken Spotify to #1 in 8 of 10 priority markets, delivered our highest YoY subscriber growth globally (+50%), and grown regional revenue by +60% YoY on average while expanding gross margin. How I lead: brand and growth reinforcing each other, not competing. Subscription businesses that compound through retention, not just acquisition. Decisions made with data and judgment in equal measure. And teams that get sharper every quarter because they're trusted with real ownership. Before Spotify, a decade at Ooredoo Group as Group Head of Digital Marketing, rebuilding the brand and digital function across 10 markets in MENA and South East Asia, including the global rebrand of the Group. Areas I work across: brand strategy and brand-building, subscription growth, lifecycle and retention, full-funnel marketing from awareness to performance marketing, monetization and pricing, payment partnerships, marketing organization design, emerging-markets expansion, AI in marketing. Outside the day job: board advisor at Vibe Marketing Tech Fest, AI committee member at IWBD (co-author of the whitepaper guiding women into boardroom roles), and recently completed the Board Member Readiness Program at IE Business School. Named one of the Top Marketers of UAE 2026 by CommunicateOnline.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Expert Advisor, Startups, Board of Directors, Brand Strategy, Monetization, Analytics, Revenue Generation, Growth Strategies, Performance Marketing, Customer Lifecycle Management, Customer Research, Digital Channels, Marketing Leadership, Digital Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy

Experience

Spotify

Growth Marketing Director - Middle East, Africa, Turkey, South Asia and CIS

Spotify

LinkedIn
2021-8 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Developed and implemented Spotify's growth marketing and monetization strategy for 76 markets (MENA, Turkey, Subsaharan Africa, South Asia and CIS), addressing local needs and optimizing the customer lifecycle, resulting in Spotify becoming the #1 music streaming platform in most markets. - Launched numerous marketing campaigns to drive Premium awareness, consideration and subscriptions, using both paid and owned channels. - Managed the P&L for the region, driving double-digit revenue growth while improving gross margin. - Built and scaled-up the regional growth and payment team, achieving highest YoY subscriber growth globally - Orchestrated the successful market expansion of Spotify Premium in 50+ new countries.

Spotify

Subscriptions and Revenue Lead for Middle East and Africa

Spotify

LinkedIn
2019-9 - 2021-8 · 2 yrs

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Defined 2020 Spotify Premium strategy in 14 markets, capturing customer profitability, retention and growth - Launched Paid (including performance marketing) and owned channel Marketing campaigns driving awareness, consideration, and incremental subscriptions in regional markets - Helped launching Spotify in 80+ markets - Drove key research in the region to collect insights and enhance the subscription strategy - Defined the regional payment strategy and launched new alternative payment methods to reach additional addressable markets in Middle East and Africa - Localized and improved local content and UX to increase conversion rate

Vibe Marketing Tech Fest (VMF)

Board Advisor

Vibe Marketing Tech Fest (VMF)

LinkedIn
2025-10 - Present · 1 yr

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

IWBD - On Board Women

Member - AI Committee

IWBD - On Board Women

LinkedIn
2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Marketing Society

Member and Mentor

The Marketing Society

LinkedIn
2024-12 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Being a member of The Marketing Society can offer valuable networking opportunities with industry peers, allowing professionals to expand their professional connections and build relationships within the marketing field. Furthermore, The Marketing Society may provide access to exclusive resources, events, and educational opportunities that can enhance professional development and help individuals stay up-to-date with the latest trends and strategies in marketing. By joining The Marketing Society, professionals may also have the chance to engage in thought leadership and knowledge-sharing within the marketing community, positioning themselves as experts in their field and potentially boosting their visibility and reputation. Join Us >> https://www.marketingsociety.com/join

Ooredoo Group

Group Head of Digital Marketing, MENA and SEA

Ooredoo Group

LinkedIn
2015-5 - 2019-9 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Qatar

- Designed and led the digital marketing strategy for 10 markets, collaborating with CMOs to ensure local alignment, while building a center of excellence. - Launched and managed successful global advertising campaigns with Leo Messi and Paris Saint-Germain as well as other brand campaigns with ~$1M budget for each one. Achieved more than 80% ad recall and likability in key markets. 25+ awards and 2 case studies published by Facebook. - Led a media efficiency project across the group covering agency management, ad-tech strategy, contract audit, reporting, and media attribution that would result in 20% savings in media spends and an improved revenue generation on digital. - Launched and implemented strategic projects with Ooredoo markets, including lead generation and performance marketing campaigns, Social Media strategy, and SEO/SEM. - Concluded Joint Business Plans with key partners such as Google and Facebook. - Developed Ooredoo new brand identity on digital and successfully rolled it out across 9 countries. - Led an up-skilling plan in Digital Marketing for 100 employees.

Ooredoo Group

Senior Digital Marketing Consultant, MENA and SEA

Ooredoo Group

LinkedIn
2014-6 - 2015-4 · 11 mos

Qatar

- Delivered digital marketing consultancy for 10 Ooredoo markets overall and created guidelines to enhance brand consistency. - Established digital roadmap for 2015 and launched key projects. - Launched and maintained a global digital campaign starring Leo Messi in 9 countries, achieving record numbers in the region.

Ooredoo Tunisie

Head of Digital Marketing

Ooredoo Tunisie

LinkedIn
2012-10 - 2015-4 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Tunisia

- Spearheaded digital strategy, including social media, websites, e-commerce, and online communication. - Ensured successful digital transformation of the company. - Set up social media team in Ooredoo Tunisia achieving best results in country related to response rate and time. - Managed the rebranding from Tunisiana to Ooredoo. - Created and launched the Tunisia Web awards, targeting the local influencers.

Ooredoo Tunisie

Ecommerce Manager

Ooredoo Tunisie

LinkedIn
2009-2 - 2012-10 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Tunisia

- Created Ooredoo social media strategy and launched community management guidelines and processes. - Managed the content and promotions of the first Telco e-Commerce platform in the country. - Managed the public relation with Internet influencers.

Ooblada - Gaming Tech Startup

Assistant Manager - Digital Marketing and Communications

Ooblada - Gaming Tech Startup

2008-3 - 2008-8 · 6 mos

Paris Area, France

- Provided leadership and support assisting the company organization in launching and promoting its products globally. - Managed and developed online communications strategy to support product promotion. - Managed the SEO of the company Websites.

Education

IE Business School

IE Business School

LinkedIn

Board Members Program

2026-4 - 2026-5 · 2 mos
Toulouse School of Management

Toulouse School of Management

LinkedIn

High-Tech Marketing

2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs
thePower

thePower

LinkedIn

Business Administration

2022-11 - 2023-10 · 1 yr
Toulouse School of Management

Toulouse School of Management

LinkedIn

Management

2005 - 2006 · 1 yr

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