Influencer appoints Conor Thompson to lead MENA brand partnerships.
Campaign Middle East reports that former TikTok executive Conor Thompson has joined Influencer in Dubai to lead brand partnerships across MENA.
By Brief & Butter · Nov 1, 2026
Campaign Middle East reported on 30 October 2026 that Influencer has appointed Conor Thompson as Executive Director, Brand Partnerships, based in Dubai.
According to the report, Thompson joins from TikTok MENA and will work with brands and agencies on creator partnerships across discovery, consideration, purchase and loyalty. Influencer says the appointment supports its regional ambitions, with teams in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
For regional marketers, it adds a new senior contact at a creator agency pitching culture, commerce and measurable business outcomes. The appointment is an organisational change; the announcement does not establish improved campaign performance.
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