Major Achievements & Projects:
Awards:
- Appreciation Award for Voluntary Services – Consulate General of Romania in Dubai, May 2017
- Excellence Award – Be Unique Top Model Event 2021
- Shield of Excellence for Hit High Events Agency UAE – Consulate General Of Liberland, October 2021
- Excellence Award by Consulate General Of Liberland, October 2021
- Middle East Business Women & Leaders Achievement Awards
Education:
- Master of Business Administration, 2006 – Academy of Economics Studies Bucharest, Romania
- Diploma in Foreign Language Profile – Scholarship at University of Oxford, UK
Training Courses:
- Graphic Design Diploma, Italy
ABOUT IOANA AL BADA
Born on October 19, 1984, in Campina – a city nestled on the Prahova Valley, Ioana Al Bada emerged from a rich heritage, raised by her grandmother who hails from the Cantacuzino family, a royal lineage of Romania. Steeped in a tradition of high education and strict principles, Ioana’s upbringing laid the foundation for her relentless pursuit of dreams.
As the co-founder of Hit High Events & Advertising Agency, Ioana brings over 18 years of expertise in European marketing, sales strategies, and business management. Renowned for her innovation, Ioana introduced the groundbreaking event concept WORLD FASHION FESTIVAL AWARDS (WFFA) in Dubai (UAE).
WFFA serves as a platform that seamlessly integrates ART, BEAUTY, CULTURE, FASHION, and BUSINESS, dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the diversity and talent of fashion designers, writers, painters, and industry professionals worldwide. Recognized as the “BEST LUXURY FASHION EVENT IN DUBAI” in 2021, WFFA has garnered international acclaim and attracted esteemed personalities such as Maria Elisa Coelho, granddaughter of the renowned writer Paolo Coelho, and Vincent Mc Doom, artistic director of esteemed fashion houses.
In 2021, WFFA forged an official partnership with Diplomat Business Club Dubai and secured a place in the Book of Records with a staggering 50 fashion presentations and 48 expos from across the globe. WFFA stands as a beacon of a new era, not only in the fashion realm but also in cultural and intellectual spheres.
With her extensive background in events management, marketing, and advertising across European and GCC markets, Ioana Al Bada embodies mentorship for aspiring individuals venturing into this field.
“You need to take risks and accept new challenges, but always strive to be ON TOP.”
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