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Natalie Gurney

Pioneer · DISC type Dsi
Freelance | Marketing Consultant | Fractional Marketing Director at Marketing Alchemist Co
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Natalie Gurney is a freelance Marketing Director and founder of Marketing Alchemist Co, specializing in the events industry. With extensive experience at dmg events and Informa Markets, she focuses on strategic growth and digital transformation. She holds an MSc in Digital Leadership from Heriot-Watt University.

Colleagues and clients describe her as a smart, creative, and visionary leader who is a trusted strategic sounding board. She is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence. She values creating genuine, in-person experiences and human connection in a professional context.

She has won multiple awards for her work, including Best Trade Show Marketing Campaign and Marketing Campaign of the Year.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Freelance | Marketing Consultant | Fractional Marketing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview

How Natalie shows up

Friendly But Fast
Dynamic But Sincere
Decisive But Friendly

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Natalie cares about

Event Marketing
Her entire career is dedicated to marketing for event organizers, focusing on hitting registration targets and delivering commercially successful campaigns.
International Growth
Has over 15 years of experience marketing major events across Asia and the Middle East and writes about the nuances of expanding events across borders.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Freelance | Marketing Consultant | Fractional Marketing Director
Marketing Alchemist Co
11-2023 - 8-2025
Marketing Director - Asia
dmg events
6-2022 - 11-2023
Acting Head of Marketing - Asia
dmg events
2-2022 - 11-2023
Head of Digital - Global
dmg events
2-2017 - 7-2019
Senior Marketing Manager
Informa Markets
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Media appearances

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Education
1-2023 - 7-2025
Master of Science - MSc
Heriot-Watt University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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