Marwan Mohammed Saleh

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DISC Type : DS

Senior Director – Special Zones at DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Marwan is a senior executive with over 20 years of experience in sales and business development across the Middle East. He currently leads the Special Zones vertical at DMCC, driving strategic initiatives and global expansion. People often describe him as a leader, strategic thinker, and innovator.


He was recognized as one of the Top 100 talents by the Etisalat Group.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Long-Term Thinker

Consummate Professional

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Global Business Development
His career at DMCC and ENOC focuses on international sales, attracting foreign investment, and expanding business ecosystems into new markets.
Fostering Innovation
He is focused on creating ecosystems that support and accelerate the growth of startups and technology companies within DMCC's free zone.
AI Advancement
He has publicly celebrated the launch of new AI models developed in the UAE, indicating a strong interest in the country's technological progress.

Media Appearances

Marwan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Senior Director – Special Zones at DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
1-2022 - 9-2025
Head of Sales and Business Development at DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre)
5-2017 - 4-2021
Head of Business Development & International Sales at ENOC
2-2014 - 12-2015
Chief Executive Officer at Etisalat Afghanistan (1996 to 2015)
3-2011 - 1-2014
Vice President at Etisalat Afghanistan (1996 to 2015)

Education

2020 - 2020
Successfully completed from Harvard Business School Online
2021 - 2021
Diploma of Education from MIT Sloan School of Management

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Insights For Selling To Marwan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Marwan 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 Marwan

  • 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 Marwan move?

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

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

You And Marwan

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