George Paige

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Senior Vice President of Marketing at ALDAR

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Overview

George Paige is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at ALDAR, with over 12 years of leadership experience in aviation, tourism, and entertainment for brands like Etihad and Qatar Airways. A University of Exeter law graduate, colleagues describe him as strategic, creative, and an inspiring partner who is commercially driven.

He is an Advisory Board Member for the CMO Council, contributing to marketing strategy discussions. His focus lies in building strong commercial brand strategies, leading large teams, and managing significant budgets to drive business growth and brand strength across the GCC region.

Recognized by Khaleej Times as one of the GCCs Most Influential Marketing Leaders for 2025.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Goal-Oriented

Direct & Assertive

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Brand Modernization
He led Etihad's recent brand refresh, using the "Beyond Borders" concept as a strategic north star to shape a new identity for the modern airline.
Strategic Leadership
Currently expanding his marketing team at ALDAR and is consistently described by former colleagues as a well-rounded leader with a natural ability to lead with vision.
Destination Marketing
His career at Miral (theme parks), Etihad (airline), and ALDAR (real estate) shows a focus on promoting Abu Dhabi and the Middle East as a premier destination.

Media Appearances

Get to Know George Paige – Interview. Featured in CMO Council (Expert Views)

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Work History

11-2025
Senior Vice President of Marketing at ALDAR
7-2025 - 11-2025
Head of Brand & Marketing at Qatar Airways
6-2023
Advisory Board Member at CMO Council
5-2022 - 7-2025
Global Head of Brand & Product Marketing at Etihad
7-2020 - 4-2022
Group Head of Brand Strategy at Miral Experiences

Education

Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) from University of Exeter
4-2023 - 8-2023
Brand Management from MiniMBA

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Insights For Selling To George

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with George is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from George

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will George move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can George take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And George

Personality Compatibility


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