Farah Sabbar
About Farah Sabbar
Farah Sabbar serves as the GCC Managing Director at Giift, bringing over nine years of experience in the financial industry with a focus on loyalty and marketing. She holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School and has held various roles in marketing and account management throughout her career in Dubai.
Work at Giift
Farah Sabbar has been serving as the GCC Managing Director at Giift since 2021. In this role, she oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the Gulf Cooperation Council region. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Head of Account Management at Giift from 2018 to 2021, where she managed client relationships and account strategies. Her tenure at Giift reflects her commitment to enhancing loyalty and marketing strategies in the financial industry.
Education and Expertise
Farah Sabbar holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Skyline University College. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in marketing principles and business management, which she applies in her professional roles.
Background in Financial Industry
Farah Sabbar has over nine years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in loyalty and marketing. She began her career as a Marketing Service Coordinator at Dubai First PJSC, where she worked from 2009 to 2013. Following this, she served as a Relationship Manager at Infinia Services and Solutions from 2013 to 2016. Her diverse roles have provided her with hands-on knowledge of banking and customer relationship management systems.
Career Progression
Farah Sabbar's career has progressed through various roles in the financial sector. After her initial position at Dubai First PJSC, she transitioned to Infinia Services and Solutions, where she focused on relationship management. Her experience in these roles laid the groundwork for her subsequent position at Giift, where she advanced from Head of Account Management to Managing Director within a few years.