Faizan Ali

Faizan Ali is an Account Director at VML (formerly VMLY&R), a global advertising and marketing agency.15 He is a passionate advocate for account management in the advertising industry and has extensive experience working in different markets and on various client categories.1

Professional Background

Faizan has worked in multiple countries, including:

• Pakistan (his home country)
• United Arab Emirates
• Canada1

His career progression in account management includes:

• Account Manager at Hogarth (2016-2019)
• Senior Account Manager at Hogarth (2019-2021)
• Account Director at VMLY&R (2021-present)6

Expertise and Contributions

Faizan is known for:

1. His deep understanding of the advertising industry and client services2
2. Sharing valuable tips and insights about account management on LinkedIn13
3. Advocating for the importance of account management in agencies4

Philosophy on Account Management

Faizan believes that successful account managers should possess several key qualities:

• Clarity in communication
• Ability to simplify complex information
• Proactivity in client relationships
• Deep industry and brand knowledge
• Leadership skills to motivate internal teams1

He emphasizes that account managers are not just "delivery people" but should question, understand, and decode client requests to make them actionable for their teams.1

Faizan's passion for account management drives him to help other professionals in the field, which is reflected in his active presence on LinkedIn and his willingness to share his expertise through various platforms.17