Ruder Finn Atteline, the MENA arm of the global integrated communications consultancy Ruder Finn, has announced a significant expansion of its leadership team with four senior appointments. The move reinforces the agency’s refreshed brand identity and supports its ambitious growth strategy across the Middle East and North Africa.The strategic hires include an Executive Vice President and three Account Directors, each bringing deep expertise in integrated communications across key sectors such as corporate, automotive, travel & tourism, and sports & entertainment.Commenting on the expansion, Sophie Simpson, Managing Director of Ruder Finn Atteline – MENA, said: "Our evolution as Ruder Finn Atteline isn’t just about a new logo or name. It’s about becoming an agency that reflects the region’s changing needs — creatively fearless, strategically sharp, and deeply collaborative. These appointments are a clear signal of where we’re headed, as we continue to push boundaries and raise the bar for communications in MENA."New AppointmentsRadhika Mehta joins as Executive Vice President of Growth & Operations, bringing nearly 20 years of global communications experience. Known for her ability to drive business growth through integrated brand strategies and compelling storytelling, Radhika will lead the expansion of the agency’s MENA presence and strengthen its integrated communications capabilities.Srishti Soni steps in as Account Director for the Corporate Division, with nearly 15 years of experience spanning India and the MENA region. A seasoned consultant in reputation management and strategic advisory, Srishti has led award-winning campaigns in sectors such as real estate, healthcare, and tech, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing the agency’s corporate communications practice.Shannon Hynes and Yara Nimer have been named Associate Account Directors for Ruder Finn Atteline’s newly launched Sports & Entertainment Division.• Shannon Hynes brings nearly a decade of experience in the industry, including leading Netflix MENA’s publicity efforts. Her strength in creating culturally relevant narratives and executing high-profile campaigns will help shape the agency’s new division.• Yara Nimer, a MEPRA award-winner and one of Campaign’s “PR Faces to Watch,” offers a decade of experience in integrated communications. She has crafted purpose-driven campaigns for entertainment, tourism, and sport sectors, combining editorial instincts with performance-led strategies to drive brand resonance in the region.These leadership appointments mark a crucial phase in Ruder Finn Atteline’s transformation journey, aligning with its newly unveiled visual identity and signaling a new era of growth and innovation.With an expanded leadership team and bolstered sectoral expertise, the agency is well-positioned to accelerate its growth, deepen its regional footprint, and deliver future-ready communications in line with its global “What’s Next” promise.

After nearly 10 years in the region, Ruder Finn Atteline, formerly Atteline, strengthens its proposition as the MENA arm of Ruder Finn with local insight and global capabilities. With a fresh brand identity and newly designed logo combining Ruder Finn’s 75 years of global expertise alongside Atteline’s hallmark creativity and culture, the integrated communications agency is now gearing up to set a new pace for the decade ahead.Aligning with its global ‘What’s Next’ positioning – a commitment to always remaining one step ahead of industry trends and leading with a data-driven, digital-first, early-adopter mindset – Ruder Finn Atteline is now doubling down on enhancing client experiences and innovatively empowering employees.As part of this vision, Ruder Finn Atteline is preparing to launch its Content Hub, a first-of-its-kind platform for the region to prioritize authentic storytelling in an era increasingly dominated by AI-generated content. This move aligns with the ongoing expansion of its Digital Division, ensuring that both verticals work in tandem as integral components of the integrated communications ecosystem.The dual-headquartered agency in MENA is also bolstering its leadership team within its Consumer and Corporate Divisions, with three seniors having been made accordingly. These efforts are being made to support growth with unity, boost leadership abilities, and further broaden the agency’s capabilities to meet the evolving demands of the market.Kathy Bloomgarden, CEO of Ruder Finn, commented: "As the communications landscape shifts amidst AI advancement and ongoing innovation, staying ahead means embracing change with bold thinking and innovative solutions. This is exactly what the integration of Atteline and Ruder Finn achieves. We have united a powerful combination of global expertise and regional creativity, positioning us to deliver next-generation strategies tailored for MENA. With a strong foundation in digital, data, and AI-driven storytelling, Ruder Finn Atteline is poised to help clients navigate what’s next – not tomorrow, but today.”Sophie Simpson, Managing Director of Ruder Finn Atteline – MENA, commented: “Continually pioneering the future of communications for the past seventy-plus years, Ruder Finn has evolved into one of the world’s largest independent agencies today. As Ruder Finn Atteline, we maintain the core elements – creativity and culture – that have brought us success for almost a decade, whilst offering the global expertise and know-how of Ruder Finn. This evolution uniquely positions us as a center of thinking for growth to build an agency of the future; one where data-driven insights, creativity, and technology-driven strategies lead the way.”Leveraging Ruder Finn’s global tech capabilities, namely its Tech Lab, Ruder Finn Atteline is integrating advanced solutions to boost both internal operations and external offerings. In addition to introducing new divisions, and bolstering existing ones, the agency is also strengthening its Sonar and Crisis Communications offerings, recognized as among the agency’s most impactful services. Building on this strong foundation, the agency is expanding its expertise into the Sports & Entertainment and Automotive & Travel & Tourism sectors. With this strategic evolution, Ruder Finn Atteline is equipped to set new regional benchmarks in the years ahead while further establishing itself as a pioneer for integrated communications in MENA.