Salma Wehbe
About Salma Wehbe
Salma Wehbe serves as the Head of Partnerships for the Middle East and Emerging Markets at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in marketing, communications, and international relations, she has previously worked with organizations such as the United Nations and Bel.
Work at Save the Children
Salma Wehbe has been with Save the Children UK since 2018, initially serving as Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager for two years. In 2020, she transitioned to the role of Head of Partnerships for the Middle East and Emerging Markets. Her responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships to support the organization's mission in these regions. She has also held the position of Senior Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager for a period of ten months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Salma Wehbe holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing and Media Communications from the American University of Beirut, which she completed from 2010 to 2014. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Global Thought & Political Economy from Columbia University in the City of New York, graduating in 2018. Additionally, she studied Consumer Behavior at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2013 and participated in The Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change, focusing on Global Media Literacy in 2012.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at Save the Children, Salma Wehbe gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Strategic Communications Intern at the United Nations in 2018 for three months. Earlier, she held positions at Bel, first as a Regional Assistant Brand Manager from 2014 to 2016 and then as a Regional Junior Brand Manager from 2016 to 2017. She also completed an internship at Porter Novelli in 2013 for two months in Beirut.
Career Progression
Salma Wehbe's career reflects a steady progression in the field of partnerships and brand management. After her internships, she moved to Bel, where she developed her skills in brand management. Her transition to Save the Children UK marked a significant shift towards humanitarian work, where she has taken on increasing responsibilities, culminating in her current role as Head of Partnerships for the Middle East and Emerging Markets.