Khaled AlShehhi

Khaled AlShehhi is one of the leading voices in public-sector creativity. As Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at the UAE Government Media Office, he has redefined how governments connect with people, earning more than 220 global awards including three consecutive Cannes Lions and the Effie Index #4 global ranking for marketing effectiveness. Under his leadership, the office was named Dubai Lynx Advertiser of the Year 2026, the first government entity to receive the honour in the show's history. He made history as the first government-sector juror at Cannes Lions and the first Middle Eastern recipient of the Loeries Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award. Named Dubai Lynx Advertising Person of the Year 2023, Campaign Middle East Marketer of the Year 2025, and featured on Forbes Middle East's Most Influential CMOs list 2026, he is a seasoned juror for Cannes lions, D&AD, LIA, CLIO and Effie, and serves on the Global CMO Growth Council. He believes creativity moves nations, not just markets.