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Tarek J

AI Innovation Lead - Marketing & Creative Strategist

About Me

Fractional executive and innovation advisor with 18 years driving new ideas from concept to commercial results, spanning categories from automotive to enterprise technology. Currently operates as an independent consultant through Donalep, advising client organisations on brand strategy and product development at once across several engagements. Built and shipped Critiqa, an AI creative system taken from an original concept through structured user validation to a released product, a complete pipeline from idea to commercial use. Has worked directly with founders and senior leadership across five industries on strategy and transformation. Comfortable moving between organisations and turning an early idea into a structured plan that produces revenue.

Jurisdiction

Portugal | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia | Qatar | Oman | Kuwait | Bahrain

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience15-20 years
Current StatusActive
AI Innovation LeadDonalep
2025 - Present

AI Creative and Marketing Lead | Donalep Mar 2025 to Present | Portugal • Operates as an independent fractional consultant, advising multiple client organisations at once on brand strategy and go to market execution. • Built and shipped Critiqa, an AI creative system taken from concept through structured user validation to a released product, demonstrating a complete pipeline from idea to commercial use. • Designs and deploys agentic systems and automated workflows that support research, content production and reporting across client engagements. • Delivered new positioning and campaign concepts for clients including Lumara, Bang and Olufsen and Sony, producing measurable commercial results including 4.2% CTR and 6.8x ROAS. • Advises founders and senior leadership directly on brand and growth strategy without a large internal team supporting the engagement.

Education

Masters of Marketing ManagementUniversity of Liverpool
2009 - 2012

Skills

Core skills0
Interests0
Languages3

Languages

English
Arabic
Portuguese