Media & Entertainment
The media industry is going through an unprecedented period of transformation.
In today’s modern age, the region’s – and indeed, the world’s – media industry is going through an unprecedented period of transformation. While in the not-too-distant past media was confined to ‘traditional’ forms such as TV, print and websites, today the industry is rapidly evolving as it turns towards direct-to-consumer models in which mobile apps and social media are vital formats for information and entertainment.
Keeping pace with this rapid evolution requires agile leaders…
With the ability to anticipate trends, understand the cross-platform experience, manage and utilize data and – vitally – build well-rounded teams with the required skill sets, industry knowledge and experience.
The industry-specific media and entertainment team at Cooper Fitch is ready to help. It has a keen understanding of the challenges – and exciting opportunities – present in the media landscape in areas ranging from television to social media and digital home entertainment.
As part of our practice, we can also help a firm’s senior leaders develop strategies that reflect the latest changes and technologies in the industry, as well as recent transformations in user experience and monetization methods.
Other talent solutions Cooper Fitch can provide include strategic talent searches, staff development programmes, executive coaching, talent design and succession planning. Together, we can work to ensure that you have the leadership team in place to thrive in a particularly competitive and constantly evolving sector.
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Trefor Murphy
Founder, CEO Services recruitment, executive search, process outsourcing, HR advisory.
Industries
Industries engineering, technology, public sector.
About me
An influential advisor and visionary in recruitment and human resource trends of the Middle Eastern market, Trefor is an expert in talent attraction and retention. He has crafted the art of growth strategies and has developed a reputation for vital insight and a comprehensive understanding unique to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. He is also an expert on improving market penetration for new products and services.
Trefor is a trusted partner of the public sector and government projects and is a member of human capital advisory boards for various international organisations in the region and some technology companies across the region and Europe consulting on growth plans, market penetration and attracting and retaining both international and national talent. A regular contributor to Dubai Eye’s radio show ‘Business Breakfast’ and CNBC Arabia’s TV news channel, Trefor is a veteran in his field.
Trefor founded Cooper Fitch in 2016, recognising the gap in recruitment to an advisory partnership which existed in the region and defined his vision to redefine recruitment expectations across the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. In almost three years, the business has achieved nearly 150% growth.
Before launching the business, Trefor was the Managing Director of Morgan McKinley’s Middle East and North Africa operation and a shareholding partner of the group. He spent fourteen years of his career transforming a local search firm into one of the most recognisable executive search organisations globally. Trefor acquired the MENA business from Morgan McKinley to create what has become a prominent player in today’s region, driving international best practices to the area, from the region as his home.
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Salary Guide
Our guide unveils expected salary ranges for new hires across various industries and core functions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for 2021.
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