About Us

James has been with BackLite for over 20 years and has overseen the Company’s growth from its initial entry into the UAE to its present dominant position. As CEO, his insights help to guide the future growth of the Company.

James recently joined BackLite Media in April 2020 and has over 20 years of media experience. Having predominantly worked in the UK, he has been responsible for the launch of key digital assets across the country, including the world-famous Piccadilly Lights. Most recently as CRO at Ocean Outdoor he was responsible managing the process of modernising their revenue management platform to ensure compatibility with automation/programmatic trading strategies.

Dean joined BackLite as CFO in September 2020 following four successful years at OLX Group where he headed up finance for the AMEA region.
He has media agency experience from two years with Publicis Group in Dubai. Prior to arriving in Dubai in 2014 Dean worked within Corporate Advisory and Audit in the UK where he achieved his Chartered Accountant qualification from the ICAEW.