BIO
A LEADERSHIP-DRIVEN CREATIVE & COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL WITH 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE across branding, advertising, events, and digital innovation.
Driven by a deep curiosity for the transformative power of technology, Lara currently serves as Regional Business Director at Maison Elaris, driving growth and business opportunities across Qatar and the MENA region. Maison Elaris is a global creative & media intelligence company operating at the intersection of strategy, creative intelligence, data, and AI-driven execution.
Throughout her career, she has led cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines, aligning talent, strategy, and execution to deliver meaningful and scalable outcomes.
Her focus lies in seamlessly integrating strategic thinking, technology-driven innovation, and creative excellence to deliver measurable, lasting business impact.
MAISON ELARIS
2026 - Present
Regional Business Director / Creative
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A101
2016 - 2026
Creative Director
Qatar
INDEPENDENT
2016
Creative Lead & Consultant
Qatar
SIXTY DEGREES
2015 - 2016
Creative Group Head
Qatar
2013 - 2015
Art Director
Qatar
FIREFLY COMMUNICATIONS
2012 - 2013
Junior Art Director
Qatar
2008 - 2012
Senior Graphic Designer
Qatar
LEO BURNETT
2008
Graphic Designer
KSA
ALBA - UOB
2006 - 2007
Assistantship
Lebanon
FEATURED
Interviews & features where I’ve shared thoughts on creativity, leadership, and the evolving role of digital design.
AUDIENCE MAGAZINE
Sep 2017 / Issue 1
Featured interview in 'Bringing Digital Solutions to Qatar'.
THE EDGE MAGAZINE
Dec 2015 / Issue 74
Featured interview in 'Effective Advertising: Doha's Leading Agencies Talk Shop'.
RECOGNITIONS
Awards & recognitions earned through the impactful projects I’ve been proud to have creatively led and contributed to.























