Aidan Imanova
About Aidan Imanova
Aidan Imanova is a Features Director at Condé Nast, with over a decade of experience in journalism and design. Previously, he held various editorial roles at Motivate Media Group and ITP Media Group in Dubai, where he contributed to several design publications and events.
Current Role at Condé Nast
Aidan Imanova serves as the Features Director at Condé Nast, a position held since 2023. In this role, Imanova is responsible for overseeing feature content, ensuring high standards of quality and relevance in the publication's offerings. The position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Previous Experience at Motivate Media Group
Prior to joining Condé Nast, Aidan Imanova worked at Motivate Media Group as Editor in Chief for the publication identity from 2020 to 2023. During this three-year tenure in Dubai, Imanova led editorial strategies and content development, contributing to the magazine's positioning in the market.
Career at ITP Media Group
Aidan Imanova has an extensive history with ITP Media Group, where roles included Digital Editor for Middle East Architect.com and Commercial Interior Design.com from 2018 to 2019, and Editor for designMENA from 2015 to 2019. Imanova also held the positions of Deputy Editor for designMENA from 2014 to 2015 and Reporter from 2012 to 2014. This experience spanned various aspects of digital and print media in the design and architecture sectors.
Educational Background in Journalism
Aidan Imanova earned a Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies from the American University in Dubai, completing the program from 2008 to 2012. This educational foundation provided Imanova with essential skills in journalism, communication, and media studies, which have been applied throughout a career in editorial roles.
Contributions to Design and Architecture Events
Imanova has contributed to the growth of various design and architecture events, including awards, conferences, and summits. This involvement reflects a commitment to promoting excellence in the design community and enhancing industry standards through active participation in significant events.