Marie Jose Abed

Marie Jose is a result-oriented marketing communications leader with proven success in building customer-centric brand affinity, setting new standards for innovative experiences.

Currently, she is the Regional Communications Manager for GS – Grand Stores, responsible for promoting GS brand and driving demand and loyalty across all channels for the portfolio of brands. Marie Jose leads the strategy for integrated communications campaigns, digital (social media and community management, and e-commerce marketing) to support business development.

A true people person, Marie Jose managed with the years to build a strong network with the media and with influencers that helped her maximize engagement opportunities through collaborations, sponsorships, philanthropic initiatives, and events.

Passionate about all things digital and the future of media, marketing and communications, Marie Jose has leveraged technology to connect consumers to brands in new and exciting ways, starting with the rebrand of corporate communications assets and channels, and the launch of the GS e-commerce platforms.

Previously, she served as the Marketing Manager of Mercedes Benz, and PR and Account Manager at Grey, earning multiple awards for her communications expertise in the process. Marie Jose earned a BA in in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Notre Dame University-Louaize, and an MBA in Marketing from Newport University.