Head of Content @ Souqalmal.com is the first regional online comparison site for financial and non-financial consumer products. The site allows users to search and compare over 1,000 products and post their views on the products they currently own (www.souqalmal.com) Currently, overseeing the content marketing initiatives as well as editorial and product content From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Content Manager- MENA Investments Monitors @ • Manage all content operations for Zawya MENA Investment Monitors (Mutual Funds, Initial Public Offerings, Private Equity, Fixed Income, Mergers & Acquisitions, Third Party Research) • Complete the content integration project for the Investment Monitors project from scoping to delivery (including Resource Planning, team restructuring and tackling technical requirements) • Formulate processes to ensure team efficiency, quality optimization as well as timely delivery of tasks amid tight deadlines • Collaborate with global and regional internal teams (Product Management, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Editorial, Sponsorship and Customer Support) to showcase existing products and support the launch of new products • Oversee content publications (including Newsletters, Thought Leadership Articles) • Support in related product marketing events (online and offline activities) • Create strategic relationship with major international and regional research providers • Build a strong community of MENA Financial Professionals • Set MENA Investment Monitors Content strategy and plans • Team Management & Leadership From September 2012 to August 2015 (3 years) Product Manager - Zawya Financial Solutions @ • Assessed and Analyzed Market trends in the MENA Financial Markets to identify new opportunities • Supported Zawya Investor, Zawya Markets and Zawya Premium Products and worked closely on business plans, strategy, design and business requirements. • Oversaw Zawya Funds Monitor and Zawya Research Monitor in specific • Networked with professionals related to the financial industry – especially the Asset Management Industry • Implemented Customer Centric Approach and Outcome Driven Approach to identify customers’ needs and requirements • Worked closely with Advertising and Sponsorship teams to create revenue generating solutions • Worked closely with Technology and Business Analysts teams to maintain and launch products at high quality • Supported in Product Marketing Activities and product launch activities • Identified and solved Client problems to ensure high product retention and customer satisfaction From December 2010 to September 2012 (1 year 10 months) Team Leader - Funds Monitor @ • Lead the funds content team (4+ people) • Grew the database by more than 400% to ensure comprehensive MENA Coverage and high quality of offerings • Assisted in establishing and delivered Zawya Funds Ranking Model, Zawya Arabic Funds Monitor and Zawya Funds Newsletter • Worked on establishing a sizeable community for the Fund Management Industry • Worked closely with customers to identify their problems and needs From May 2009 to December 2010 (1 year 8 months) Research Associate - Funds Investment @ • Researched and Added Mutual/Hedge Funds that focus in the MENA Region • Grew the database by 350% • Managed customer requests and queries • Built a strong community within the Asset Management Industry • Worked on Zawya Funds Ranking Model From April 2008 to May 2009 (1 year 2 months)

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Emphasis - Marketing & Management @ Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU) From 2012 to 2014 BA, International Business Management @ Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU) From 2004 to 2008 Josiane Assaad is skilled in: Market Research, High Performance Teams, Investments, Market Analysis, Financial Analysis, Team Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Asset Managment, Financial Markets, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Analysis, Business Planning, Capital Markets