ABOUT US
Lynchpin Media is an independent UK-based communications company, with a global reach.
We use client content to generate industry insight and deliver targeted leads.
OUR BRANDS & REGIONS
We reach senior IT professionals and business leaders in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific through our brands.
Brands
Intelligent CIO is an enterprise IT magazine for executives involved in the application of technology for competitive advantage. It empowers readers to become successful in their use of technology, choice of suppliers and management.
New cyberthreats are constantly emerging. Attackers are getting smarter – but the defenders are rising to the challenge. Intelligent CISO is a technology intelligence platform aimed at the EMEA enterprise sector looking for updates and research driven data about cybersecurity.
With the channel playing a vital role in the Information Technology market, Intelligent Tech Channels shines a spotlight on the significant contributions made by channel partners to the industry. The magazine includes news about the latest acquisitions and appointments.
Intelligent Data Centres bridges the gap between the traditional role of the data centre manager and the evolving demands placing increased importance on this pivotal role as enterprises continue making rapid technological progress.
Intelligent Briefings helps clients connect with prospective customers enabling them to promote their brand, showcase their expertise and create engaging content, with videos gaining popularity for their ability to inform and entertain.
Today’s CxOs face more pressure than ever before as the rate of Digital Transformation has accelerated in light of a shift in working practices. CXO Priorities is a digital platform which aims to provide intelligent insight and analysis for CxOs through research and bespoke reports.
Intelligent SME.tech is a technology intelligence platform serving the global SME sector. It showcases how innovative technology solutions are enabling small and medium-sized businesses to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
Intelligent CXO provides unparalleled guidance to business leaders through thought leadership, industry expertise, knowledge sharing and practical advice. It offers expert insights tailored for business leaders to make informed decisions.
Intelligent GITEX provides unparalleled coverage of the Middle East’s most prominent IT event. The site brings you the latest from the world’s largest tech show, held in Dubai every October, as events unfold and the newest innovations are announced.
Intelligent Health.Tech equips decision-makers with the knowledge and insights they need to embrace digitalization effectively and drive positive outcomes in the healthcare sector. It provides astute technological insights, thought leadership and industry expertise.
Intelligent Fin.Tech is a dedicated platform tailored for finance professionals seeking strategic insights to stay at the forefront of Digital Transformation. The platform serves as a comprehensive resource, providing insights and news at the intersection of finance and technology.
Intelligent Build.Tech provides a platform for intelligent building innovations globally. It features the latest in automation, cloud, networks, green technology and security, and shines a spotlight on the latest research. It also provides valuable insights and expert analysis.
Regions
While the UAE is the region’s undoubted IT hub, technological progress in the rest of the region is strong. Intelligent CIO Middle East provides a focus on technological progress in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait as well as the region’s up-and-coming markets.
With progress in the European IT market being particularly strong, Intelligent CIO for Europe keeps up to speed with the latest developments. As well as focussing on the continent’s main players such as the UK, France and Germany, the magazine also covers Europe’s developing markets.
While South Africa is Africa’s main IT hub, Intelligent CIO for Africa provides a focus on the continent’s developing markets. We take an in-depth look at implementations in Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and Ghana, as Africa makes rapid strides towards a complete Digital Transformation.
The Asia Pacific region is a hotbed of technical innovation and while its many diverse countries and cultures are at varying levels of Digital Transformation there are numerous success stories to be told when it comes to technology implementations. In this title, we cover all the latest regional news and views.
While the reputation of Silicon Valley is known globally, there are countless innovation success stories to be found in other parts of this diverse continent. In this title, we cover the latest implementations taking place across the whole continent and explore how IT is helping enterprises to scale.
Latin America is a diverse region which is increasingly becoming home to some of the world’s best known technology brands – all keen to tap into the growth being experienced across multiple countries. In this title, we bring you all the latest news, views and case studies showcasing the important role of technology in shaping the future of the region.
LATEST ISSUES
Read the latest news and hear from industry leaders in our latest issues.
Media Kits
Intelligent CIO is a technology intelligence platform aimed at the enterprise IT sector to provide targeted updates and research-driven data, covering Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Download the Intelligent CIO media kit to find out more.
Intelligent CISO is a technology brand that encompasses various intelligence platforms aimed at the enterprise sector looking for updates and research driven data about cybersecurity.
Download the Intelligent CISO media kit to find out more.
Intelligent Tech Channels is an online, digital and print publication, targeted at the enterprise channel community across the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
Download the Intelligent Tech Channels media kit to find out more.
Intelligent Data Centres is a technology brand that encompasses various intelligence platforms aimed at the enterprise IT sector to provide targeted updates and research-driven information.
Download the Intelligent Data Centre media kit to find out more.
Intelligent SME.tech is a technology intelligence platform aimed at the SME sector across EMEA, APAC and North America, showcasing technology solutions.
Download the Intelligent SME.tech media kit to find out more.
Intelligent CXO is an intelligence platform aimed at business professionals across EMEA, APAC and North America and focuses on business growth, successes and how to manage businesses intelligently.
Download the Intelligent CXO media kit to find out more.
Intelligent Health.tech is a intelligent platform in the healthcare sector, aiming to inform decision-makers about the latest technologies.
Download the Intelligent Health.tech media kit to find out more.
Intelligent Fin.tech is a intelligent platform in the financial sphere, aiming to inform decision-makers about the latest technologies.
Download the Intelligent Fin.tech media kit to find out more.
Intelligent Build.tech is a intelligent platform in the automation, cloud, networks, green technology and security, and shines a spotlight on the latest research.
Download the Intelligent Build.tech media kit to find out more.
MEET THE TEAM
Our ever growing and global team is passionate about delivering rich editorial content and quality campaigns which get results for your business.
Richard Judd
Managing Partner
Richard has worked in the Middle East media market for over 10 years and has managed and worked at some of the largest regional publishers and established himself as a forward thinker during this time.
Richard looks after the operational side of Lynchpin Media and how to grow our brands strategically.
Richard has worked in the Middle East media market for over 10 years and has managed and worked at some of the largest regional publishers and established himself as a forward thinker during this time.
Richard looks after the operational side of Lynchpin Media and how to grow our brands strategically.
Stuart Lynch
Managing Partner
Having worked in the technology and media industries for more than 20 years, Stuart has represented globally renowned organisations in Dubai and the UK.
Stuart manages sales and client relationships with Global agencies and with vendors directly, overseeing Lynchpin’s lead generation activities.
Editorial
Design & Web
Sales, Marketing & Events
Client Services
Strategy Leaders
Alix Pressley
Managing Editor, Intelligent CIO Europe, Intelligent CISO and Intelligent Data Centres
Alix edits Intelligent CIO Europe, Intelligent Data Centres and Intelligent CISO. She is particularly interested in attending global events to discuss the latest technology deployments. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and fitness.
Bill Tanner
Editor, Intelligent CIO North America, Intelligent CIO LATAM & Intelligent CIO APAC
New Zealander Bill Tanner edits the APAC, North America and Latin America editions of Intelligent CIO magazine. He has a long career in newspaper and magazine work. He is a fanatical Arsenal fan and cat lover.
Matilda Al Sabbagh
Editorial translator
As the editorial translator for Intelligent CIO Arabia, Matilda translates all the website and magazine content and prepares it ready to be published, Matilda is still studying mass media communication alongside English literature, and in her free time; Matilda likes to read, write literature attempts, and learn new skills such as graphic design.
Arun Shankar
Managing Editor, Intelligent Tech Channels, Intelligent CIO Africa & Intelligent Middle East
Arun Shankar has a long baseline career in publishing, production, point of sales, outdoor media, below the line marketing, and has an active, influencer social media profile. He has worked in multiple countries and regions including India and Singapore, East and Central Africa, Afghanistan, Qatar and UAE. He is active in long distance walking, trekking, atmospherics.
Sara Allam Shaltout
Senior Editor Arabia
She is an Egyptian writer who worked for 12 years in Arabic media and communication. She published four books before gaining a master's degree in Middle East studies from the American University in Cairo and an MSc from Edinburgh University. She loves poetry, cooking and Arabic music and is also a big football fan who supports Mo Salah and the Reds.
Ellen Flannery
Editor, Intelligent Health.tech, Fin.tech & Build.tech
My background in journalism, strategic content and online marketing allows me to succeed as an editor of my three magazines; Health.tech, Fin.tech and Build.tech. Outside of work I am an avid reader and I spend most of my time in a book or travelling to new exciting destinations in the real world.
Arrey Bate
Content Strategist
Arrey specialises in creating strategic content at Lynchpin Media. Experienced across a diverse range of media sectors in Africa. Outside work, Arrey loves serving communities, a passion for writing, family and music (a gifted piano and bass guitar player). Arrey always wears a smile.
Natalia Moraes
Consultant, Strategic Content LATAM
Brazilian journalist with over ten years of experience, Natalia is responsible for supporting clients in their editorial campaigns and strategic content in the Latin America region. She's passionate about animal welfare and has 4 rescued dogs. Outside of work, she loves to travel and listen to good samba music.
Pippa Sanderson
Director, Design & Production
Pippa is responsible for the overall visual style, layout and design of Lynchpin’s monthly titles, interactive publications and marketing materials, managing individual projects, mentoring and steering the creative team, and ensuring deadlines are met. In her spare time, she can be found in her workshop making furniture.
Claudio Sapia
Junior Web Designer
As a Junior Web Designer, Claudio, supports Charles and Ben in maintaining the Lynchpin Media websites ensuring they are kept up-to-date as well as creating newsletters. In his free time, he enjoys staying active by going to the gym , socializing with friends and always strives to learn new programming languages to keep up with the latest trends and technlogies
Daniel James
Manager, Graphic and Digital Design
As a graphic and digital designer, Dan creates and lays out multiple Lynchpin Media publications in support of the Design and Web team. Outside of work Dan performs in a band and enjoys writing and producing music. Dan also follows Formula One closely and enjoys the odd football match too.
Lourita Meredith
Head of Sales, Africa
Lourita specialises in planning and executing digital campaign strategies, lead generation and demand generation, content syndication, ABM campaigns, B2B product marketing, market research, product and branding strategy. She enjoys living a healthy lifestyle and in her free time she enjoys socialising with friends.
Nicole Etheridge
Senior Manager, Agency Partnerships
Nicole worked on the agency and client side for 16 years before joining Lynchpin. She understands all the ins and outs of decision making at all levels and helps leadership understand the value and competitive advantage Lynchpin brings to any investment. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, glamping and entertaining at home.
Leanne Johnson
Senior Manager, Agency Partnerships
Leanne worked on the agency and client side for 16 years before joining Lynchpin. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge regarding what agencies and client require for decision making and how to ensure Lynchpin has a well-positioned competitive advantage. Outside of work, she enjoys being outside with family, working out and cooking/baking with her family.
Emilie Bordbar-Ordekani
Head of Agency Sales, America’s
Emilie is bringing her experience & expertise to Lynchpin Media to develop relationships with agencies & to support them in delivering value to their B2B paid media campaigns. She recently moved from London to Costa Rica and is therefore looking especially after the NA & LATAM markets. Emilie loves travelling, enjoys playing tennis, learning surfing and watching the sunsets.
Patrick Fleury
Sales Supervisor, LATAM
More than 7 years of experience and knowledge in marketing, sales and development of partnerships in multiple verticals of the sector. Specialist in planning and execution of digital campaign strategies, lead generation and demand generation, content inquiry, abm campaigns, B2B product marketing, market research, product strategy and branding. Outside of the work, he loves to do a surf trip and camping with his Family.
Meg Kibble
Accounts & Administration Manager
Meg focuses on supporting the Campaign Set-Up and delivery teams with updating the sales team on their ongoing campaigns. Meg also ensures general administration tasks and follow ups are completed. Outside of work, Meg enjoy spending time with family and taking her children on adventures outdoors.
Jodie Harris
Events Manager
Jodie is bringing eight years’ experience in the events industry to Lynchpin Media, in a new and exciting role for the company. She brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to ensure the successful execution of events. Outside of work, Jodie enjoys being outdoors down her allotment and rock climbing with friends.
Monika Grisiunas
People Coordinator
As a People Coordinator I am responsible for supporting HR activities within the organisation. I act as a point of contact for employees, answering questions and resolving HR-related concerns. When I'm not busy at work, I enjoy exploring new destinations and baking.
Gemma Davis
Client Services Manager
As Client Services Manager, Gemma manages the relationships between the clients and internal departments to ensure campaigns are effectively run, this also includes campaign set up and experience. Gemma is very family orientated and enjoys spending time with her children and animals.
Jen Richards
Director, People
Having worked in HR roles for almost 20 years, Jen believes that everyone deserves to enjoy their time at work. Her remit is to support the team to be successful through inclusive and efficient employment and development practices. Outside of her time at work, Jen enjoys exercising and spending time exploring nature with her little boy.
Paul Niemierko
Director, Finance
Paul will be overseeing all financial aspects of the company, having worked in accountancy practice for over 28 years gaining experience in various sectors and industries, Paul has supported and advised business owners and their accounts staff on various tasks and projects. Out of work Paul enjoys supporting Arsenal football club (sometimes) as well as playing golf and eating out.
Rob Chandler
Regional Director, Middle East
Rob brings Lynchpin a wealth of experience in business development and strategic partnerships in the technology sector. Rob will continue to grow the region by seeking out and developing new opportunities. Rob has lived in Dubai since 1995 and enjoys both playing and watching most sports.
Brett Youngman
Head of Sales UK/I & APAC
Brett is a seasoned account director and brings experience in multiple global markets including the APAC and Middle East regions, having worked in the IT industry for over 15 years he has a lot of experience, outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and playing a number of different sports.
Alicia Rebagliato
Head of Sales, LATAM and Southern Europe
Having worked in the media industry for more than 17 years in Dubai and Spain, Alicia is responsible and heads up our LATAM and Southern European markets. She is passionate about her job. And enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and taking her dogs to the beach.
STRATEGIC CONTENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our strategic content package has been produced following feedback and requests from our many partners in the industry and is designed to complement and add value to our PR colleagues’ client campaigns.
Each element of our package can be selected and initiated on its own but, combined, we are offering an integrated, comprehensive 360-degree solution across print and digital media.
We can generate and deliver leads, position clients as thought leaders and increase brand awareness by sharing content across our relevant intelligent brands, providing a holistic strategic content marketing solution.
Download our commercial media kit to find out more.
INTELLIGENT BRIEFINGS
Our video content brand offers clients a chance to connect with prospective customers while presenting them as thought leaders and experts in their field.
SERVICE GUIDES
Download our service guides to find out more about how we can create bespoke reports and deliver powerful video campaigns through our CXO Priorities and Intelligent Briefings brands.
SOLUTIONS
Brand awareness
Dedicated regional magazines and websites offer a wealth of advertising and awareness opportunities.
Content creation
Creating and promoting high-quality content delivered across all platforms of our ‘intelligent’ brands.
Customer publishing
Our expert editorial team create bespoke, multimedia customer publications.
Events
Create a variety of events, of any size, to promote face-to-face engagement.
Intent-based marketing
Targeted campaigns using client content to generate industry insight and generate targeted leads.
Account-based marketing
Targeting leads from a specific set of accounts provided by the client.
BANT qualification
Obtain specific information from targeted leads with additional data collection.
Inside sales
Help qualify and promote your company solutions through dedicated call staff, targeting your specific market.
OUR REACH
Explore our range of solutions, reach and content services.
STRATEGIC CONTENT SERVICES
Our strategic team can help client content stand out from the crowd, whether you’re looking to target cybersecurity professionals, data centre teams, channel partners, or the wider C-Suite.
Customer case studies
Our strategic case study cover stories will feature across both print and digital editions, as well as across our social media channels.
Case study licensing
We create and share our clients’ content across our publications and they will, of course, be free to use it for their own marketing purposes.
Customer and client cover stories
Through our cover stories, customers and clients will be positioning themselves as thought leaders in their field.
Content creation: print, digital and video
Our content specialists create bespoke packages, which can be shared across our channels and digital platforms, including newsletters.
Supplements and ebooks
We can build bespoke packages around individual requirements and promote content across all channels.
Virtual interviews
Our content specialists conduct virtual interviews with clients, which are shared across our range of content platforms.
Webinars
Entirely dependent on client needs, we can help drive participants to online events or organise and run webinars on their behalf.
Technology event coverage
We build packages based around individual requirements, including the creation of event micro-sites, newsletters and live blogs.
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
We pride ourselves on building trusted relationships with clients and partners that stand the test of time.
Clients we work with
Testimonials
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Lynchpin Media have provided us strong leads in both the Middle East and Africa. We have found them be the ideal partner to work with now on several projects, all of which have been delivered and managed very effectively.
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We have worked with Lynchpin Media for a few years now, broadening our reach in both the Middle East and Asia through the use of their Intelligent CIO media platform. We have achieved great success using their digital, print and event services.
Strategic Partners
The DCA Trade Association is an established, vendor neutral, non-profit making organisation assisting members to connect with a growing data centre audience to share best practice, industry innovation and the latest research.
A results driven, full service, outsourced marketing agency. Flume provides comprehensive, tailored marketing support & services to tech companies & startups in Europe and the Middle East.
