Ali Syed — Co-Founder
I help brands stand out and professionals break free from career scripts that no longer serve them. Over 20 years in advertising and marketing across five countries. From big-five agency creative rooms in the UK and Middle East to building brand strategies for 35+ multinational clients, I’ve spent my career understanding what makes people pay attention, care, and act. Today, that experience drives two things: As a brand and marketing consultant, I work with businesses across Southeast Asia and the Middle East on brand strategy, content frameworks, and marketing workshops that produce results in the real world. Clients include organizations across tech, hospitality, FMCG, and startup ecosystems. I also design and deliver AI workshops for teams, which are practical, hands-on sessions that help managers integrate generative AI tools into their actual workflows, not just understand the theory. As the founder of OffScript (goingoffscript.me), I coach mid-career professionals who feel stuck, burnt out, or ready to build something of their own. Whether that’s navigating a career transition, stepping into leadership, or launching a business, I provide the structure, accountability, and hard-won perspective that comes from having made those moves myself. I’ve spoken at EuroCham, CamTech, Step Conference Riyadh, Digital Dubai, and Boost Digital Forum, to name a few. Topics range from brand storytelling and creative thinking to AI-powered analytics and the future of advertising technology. If you’re a business looking for sharper brand direction or a professional ready to go off script, let’s talk. ✉️ ali@goingoffscript.com
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Marketing and Branding Consultant with extensive experience in digital strategy and creative direction.
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Experience: 22 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing Strategy
- Leadership
- Brand Management
- Creative Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing Training
- Mentoring
- Creative Direction
- Copywriting
- Branding
Career Highlights
- Over 20 years in advertising and marketing.
- Consulted for 35+ multinational clients.
- Designed AI workshops for practical team integration.
Work Experience
OffScript
Founder (1 mo)
Passion Management Services
Chief Marketing Officer (8 mos)
Career Break
Personal goal pursuit (2 mos)
Sabay Digital Plus
Director – Commercial Business (1 yr 1 mo)
Head Of Marketing (1 yr 11 mos)
Digital Creative Director (3 yrs 3 mos)
Fuckup Nights Phnom Penh
Chapter Leader (Fuckupper) Phnom Penh (11 mos)
Alpha Global Consultancy
Marketing Trainer, Mentor & Consultant (7 yrs 1 mo)
Purple Communications
Integrated Creative Director/Partner (9 yrs 4 mos)
Grey Group
Creative Group Head (3 yrs 6 mos)
Venture Brand Communications
Copywriter (2 yrs 3 mos)
Education
AFA in Screenwriting at New York Film Academy
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA at Slade School of Fine Arts
