Regional PR agency ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller has appointed Hassan Fattah, the former editor-in-chief of The National newspaper and a senior executive with Brunswick Group, as the Managing Director.

“He will provide senior counsel to regional corporate and government clients, as well as drive the firm’s new business and organic growth in the GCC and wider Middle East,” said a statement.

Sunil John, Founder & CEO of ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller, said: “Hassan brings to ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller a wealth of experience in media and communications, and an impressive network of leaders and decision makers across the region.”