Alison has over 15 years of experience working in venues in the UK and Middle East. She has been working in the region since 2011 on a variety of events from conferences to concerts. Alison has been working with SES since 2015 delivering all our Live Entertainment projects and has now taken on the role of Business Development Director.
Annie has nearly 13 years of Marketing, communications, and events management experience under her belt. Having moved to Qatar in 2006 to join Grey Group, she has worked with some of the most well-known and prestigious clientele in the country for close to seven years. Prior to joining us, Annie led the Qatari team for Agency Publics, a Paris-based events management firm and very quickly established herself as one of the leaders in the sector.
Andy is a freelance Production Manager, Project Manager and Technical Director based in the UK with extensive experience working internationally, in particular the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. With over 30 years working in the events and entertainment industry, he has spent 14 years touring with Feld Entertainment's Disney On Ice and Disney Live productions, and 4 years touring with Cirque du Soleil's big top tours, including 2 years based in Russia. Since going freelance in 2012 he has worked on many large scale productions including film premieres, TEDx, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Vanity Fair Oscars Party, COP26 Climate Change Conference and the Kings Coronation, while continuing to provide production support to Cirque du Soleil shows in the UK. Andy has been working with SES across their productions in the Middle East since 2013.
Shahad is a seasoned finance and accounts maestro, boasting an impressive 17-year legacy of achievements. His illustrious career includes holding the prestigious position of Senior Financial Controller at both Brownbook Publishing FZ LLC and Shelter.ae, where he consistently showcased exceptional expertise and leadership. Shahad is particularly renowned for his adeptness in financial analysis and reporting, a skillset that has added a distinct edge to his remarkable career journey.
Angie has over 17 years of professional experience in administration, event management and marketing. She started her UAE career in motorsports touring in Middle East and Asia with Speedcar Series. Joined SES Live! in 2009 and has been involved and responsible in various aspects of the company’s projects from sports leagues to live entertainment.
Mahesh is a highly skilled Creative Designer with 13 years of experience. Specializing in Events, Branding, Illustration, Editing, VFX, and Corporate identity, Mahesh brings a diverse range of expertise to his projects. With a keen eye for detail and a creative mindset, Mahesh consistently delivers visually captivating designs that engage and communicate effectively. Whether it's creating immersive event experiences, crafting compelling brand identities, producing stunning illustrations, or incorporating impressive visual effects, Mahesh's skills and experience make him a sought-after professional in the field of graphic design.
Ali Haidary is the Founder and CEO of Dubai-based Sport & Entertainment Solutions (SES). SES was Founded in 2004 having worked in the FMCG industry in the Region, Ali’s background is in event management, sports licensing and franchising. Ali was Director of Competitions at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Dubai 2009. Ali has worked hard to secure the exclusive agreement with FELD Entertainment to manage and promote the Disney Live and Disney On Ice brands regionally and oversaw the company’s expansion and rebranding into SES.
