Dow Jones has named Anand Joawn as General Manager, Middle East, a newly created role aimed at supporting the company’s ongoing expansion in the region.
In this position, Joawn will oversee Dow Jones’s commercial strategy and operations across the Middle East.
He will be responsible for strengthening the company’s regional presence and leading efforts to invest in local talent, partnerships, and platforms aligned with growing demand for reliable business intelligence.
Joawn will report to Chief Revenue Officer Josh Stinchcomb.
Joawn brings nearly 20 years of experience across the Middle East, having held senior roles at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), Refinitiv and Thomson Reuters.
His career has focused on delivering financial data, analytics and risk solutions, with a strong emphasis on supporting decision-making in complex market environments.
He is also recognised for building and leading cross-cultural teams across the region.
“I’m delighted to be joining Dow Jones to lead its expansion in the Middle East, a region defined by ambition and rapid transformation,”
said Joawn.
“With its long-standing legacy of trusted journalism, data and insights, Dow Jones is uniquely positioned to help businesses and decision makers navigate change with confidence. I look forward to working with our exceptional team to strengthen relationships, drive growth and further expand the company’s presence and impact across this vital market.”
The appointment follows Dow Jones’s recent announcement to expand its operations in key growth sectors in the Middle East, including compliance, energy, and digital media.
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