★ Two-time Impact Top 30 under 30

★ Cannes Lions (France) - Gold, Silver & Bronze Lion Winner

★ The Economic Times’ ‘Hot Young Creative’

★ Ogilvy India's Creative of the Year

★ Kyoorius Grand Prix - Design & Social Media

I love big ideas. Their hunt, capture & execution is a sport that brings me unending thrills. It's the light at the end of a dark tunnel packed with mediocrity. It's hope. I’m very passionate about what I believe in. Without drive, some of the best ideas die painfully slow deaths. I’ve that the hard way.

Being a true-blue techno-geek (you can thank my formative years as a crazed Star Wars fanboy for that), I love tinkering around and finding odd-ball new uses for tech. My love for everything digital also stems from there. Born and raised in Dubai, I've always been looking in from the outside. And find it incredibly fascinating to observe social dynamics and trends shape us in a world as connected as ours.

While many feel otherwise, I firmly believe advertising can be a force for good in this world. So much can be worked out if we just put a little time, creativity and genuine thought into solving problems.

It’s an exciting time for the business. Old school is going back to school. Digital & New media have leveled the playing field. Making it possible for even small brands to create -leading campaigns that scale the world. And it’s fortunate to have a shot at stirring things up with my very own cocktails of disruption. Stay tuned.

- Gene

I love making professional connections. So reach out if you want to advertising, technology, or Star Wars.

Specialties: Creative Direction, Branding, Writing, Songwriting, Visualizing, Music Direction, Brand Management