Joseph Aquilina
Sr. Director, MENA & Strategic Partnerships
Joseph is a global business leader with an impressive track record spanning over a decade, encompassing diverse industries and regions. His unwavering commitment to driving value and fostering substantial growth has led him to collaborate with a broad spectrum of organizations, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to government entities. Since 2016, Joseph has been actively involved in leadership roles in the Middle East, championing the region's economic and cultural development.
In his current role as Sr. Director, MENA and Strategic Partnerships at Mach49, Joseph plays a pivotal role in propelling the company's international expansion. He achieves this by establishing strategic client relationships in new territories and fortifying existing partnerships. Joseph thrives in collaborating with the firm's esteemed C-suite partners to uncover opportunities that have the potential to disrupt industries, accelerate growth, and revolutionize business models.
Prior to working with Mach49, Joseph held the position of Sr. Director and Head of Commercial at VICE Media Group and Virtue Worldwide, where he spearheaded client growth and oversaw international expansion efforts across the Middle East. He also served as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Lightblue — a creative experience and technology firm — where he played a key role in developing revenue-generating intellectual property for consumer brands. Additionally, Joseph was a founding member of Red Bull Media House's global commercial partnerships team, entrusted with the responsibility of launching and executing Red Bull's innovative ventures.
Joseph's extensive international experience is underscored by his residence, work, and travels in over 30 countries. He holds a first-class BA in marketing and business from Bournemouth University, where he guest lectures on “growth mindset” and is an alumnus of Seth Godin's altMBA program in business, management, and strategy.
In his current role as Sr. Director, MENA and Strategic Partnerships at Mach49, Joseph plays a pivotal role in propelling the company's international expansion. He achieves this by establishing strategic client relationships in new territories and fortifying existing partnerships. Joseph thrives in collaborating with the firm's esteemed C-suite partners to uncover opportunities that have the potential to disrupt industries, accelerate growth, and revolutionize business models.
Prior to working with Mach49, Joseph held the position of Sr. Director and Head of Commercial at VICE Media Group and Virtue Worldwide, where he spearheaded client growth and oversaw international expansion efforts across the Middle East. He also served as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Lightblue — a creative experience and technology firm — where he played a key role in developing revenue-generating intellectual property for consumer brands. Additionally, Joseph was a founding member of Red Bull Media House's global commercial partnerships team, entrusted with the responsibility of launching and executing Red Bull's innovative ventures.
Joseph's extensive international experience is underscored by his residence, work, and travels in over 30 countries. He holds a first-class BA in marketing and business from Bournemouth University, where he guest lectures on “growth mindset” and is an alumnus of Seth Godin's altMBA program in business, management, and strategy.
Joseph Aquilina
Sr. Director, MENA & Strategic Partnerships
Joseph is a global business leader with an impressive track record spanning over a decade, encompassing diverse industries and regions. His unwavering commitment to driving value and fostering substantial growth has led him to collaborate with a broad spectrum of organizations, ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to government entities. Since 2016, Joseph has been actively involved in leadership roles in the Middle East, championing the region's economic and cultural development.
In his current role as Sr. Director, MENA and Strategic Partnerships at Mach49, Joseph plays a pivotal role in propelling the company's international expansion. He achieves this by establishing strategic client relationships in new territories and fortifying existing partnerships. Joseph thrives in collaborating with the firm's esteemed C-suite partners to uncover opportunities that have the potential to disrupt industries, accelerate growth, and revolutionize business models.
Prior to working with Mach49, Joseph held the position of Sr. Director and Head of Commercial at VICE Media Group and Virtue Worldwide, where he spearheaded client growth and oversaw international expansion efforts across the Middle East. He also served as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Lightblue — a creative experience and technology firm — where he played a key role in developing revenue-generating intellectual property for consumer brands. Additionally, Joseph was a founding member of Red Bull Media House's global commercial partnerships team, entrusted with the responsibility of launching and executing Red Bull's innovative ventures.
Joseph's extensive international experience is underscored by his residence, work, and travels in over 30 countries. He holds a first-class BA in marketing and business from Bournemouth University, where he guest lectures on “growth mindset” and is an alumnus of Seth Godin's altMBA program in business, management, and strategy.
In his current role as Sr. Director, MENA and Strategic Partnerships at Mach49, Joseph plays a pivotal role in propelling the company's international expansion. He achieves this by establishing strategic client relationships in new territories and fortifying existing partnerships. Joseph thrives in collaborating with the firm's esteemed C-suite partners to uncover opportunities that have the potential to disrupt industries, accelerate growth, and revolutionize business models.
Prior to working with Mach49, Joseph held the position of Sr. Director and Head of Commercial at VICE Media Group and Virtue Worldwide, where he spearheaded client growth and oversaw international expansion efforts across the Middle East. He also served as the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Lightblue — a creative experience and technology firm — where he played a key role in developing revenue-generating intellectual property for consumer brands. Additionally, Joseph was a founding member of Red Bull Media House's global commercial partnerships team, entrusted with the responsibility of launching and executing Red Bull's innovative ventures.
Joseph's extensive international experience is underscored by his residence, work, and travels in over 30 countries. He holds a first-class BA in marketing and business from Bournemouth University, where he guest lectures on “growth mindset” and is an alumnus of Seth Godin's altMBA program in business, management, and strategy.
