Dubai, United Arab of Emirates, 30 August 2023: Horizon Holdings has announced the appointment of Stephen Worsley as Regional Managing Director of GolinMENA public relations.  

Stephen brings more than 26 years of experience as a senior communications professional in the Middle East, delivering impactful communications strategies and campaigns on behalf of multinational companies, government agencies and regional business groups.

Stephen has worked in a variety of roles in the region. As senior vice president for growth & innovation at ASDA’A BCW, he helped build a wide portfolio of regional and international clients, as well as launch a new advisory dedicated to integrating ESG and communications best practices. 

Prior to ASDA’A BCW, he was senior manager for corporate communications at Masdar, a senior director with APCO Worldwide, and a communications adviser to TotalEnergies.

Mazen Jawad, CEO of Horizon Holdings, said: “We had great chemistry from the first meeting and found in Stephen the right experience and motivation to lead GolinMENA towards new horizons. Stephen will be a perfect fit with our growing PR team and his experience will complement the world-class integrated marketing and communications services we offer clients across our group.”

“I’m thrilled to join Horizon Holdings and to support GolinMENA in its next phase of growth,” Stephen Worsley added. “The group is strongly positioned to help clients navigate the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving communications landscape.”