Stephanie Dafeta

Stephanie Dafeta is an Associate Account Director in the Consumer Division at Ruder Finn Atteline, which she joined in 2019.

She advises regional and international clients, translating business priorities into communications strategies and growth plans. Her remit includes client counsel, relationship stewardship, and business development. She identifies opportunities, expands scopes, directs cross-functional teams, and delivers sustained reputational and commercial value.

Stephanie brings extensive experience across luxury, fashion, beauty, retail, lifestyle, and experiential brands. Her portfolio includes Ahmed Seddiqi and its roster of global luxury names such as Suzanne Kalan, TUDOR, Bremont, and Patek Philippe, as well as American Express Middle East, Notes Dubai, and Balenciaga. Her expertise covers brand positioning, integrated campaigns, media relations, and reputation management, with a strength in turning complex brand ambitions into culturally relevant narratives.

Her work has earned industry recognition, including shortlists for the PRCA Rising Star Award and MEPRA’s The Dave Robinson Award for Outstanding Young Communicator of the Year. She also received Ruder Finn Global’s David Finn Up and Coming Rising Star Award and was featured among Campaign Middle East’s PR Faces to Watch. As a Sustainability Ambassador for Ruder Finn Atteline, Stephanie champions CSR initiatives and purpose-led communications across the agency.