Leyla Zenon is a marketing executive and strategist whose career has generated measurable business impact on a global scale. Most recently, she spearheaded marketing initiatives that delivered $2.6 billion in attributable revenue two years in a row. With more than twenty years of experience across the U.S., Europe, and the GCC, she has advised non-profits, small to mid-size businesses, and enterprise leaders converting insight into sustainable growth.
A recognized leader, Leyla has served as Vice President on the programming board of the American Marketing Association and has earned numerous awards for excellence in marketing strategy, sales enablement, and creative campaigns. Her expertise includes go-to-market frameworks, customer segmentation, retention programs, and demand generation, with industry experience spanning technology, health and wellness, consumer goods, real estate, luxury brands, and resort management.
As founder of Zen Management® US | UAE, Leyla leads with integrity, clarity, and transparency. The firm provides insight-led strategy, customer behavior analysis, and practical growth frameworks designed to help ambitious businesses expand revenue while building long-term resilience.
To advance economic growth across the GCC, Leyla provides pro-bono business fluency workshops in collaboration with respected partners. These sessions support founders by building acumen in brand positioning, minimum viable product (MVP) development, and lead generation strategies. She also authored the Zen Growth Playbook, a structured framework that equips early-stage founders, solopreneurs, and SMEs with the tools to scale efficiently and sustainably.
Leyla holds a BS in International Marketing and an MBA in Marketing, Innovation & Entrepreneurship from the University of Denver – Daniels College of Business, where she was named Graduate Student of the Year. She remains deeply committed to mentorship and education, championing initiatives that foster innovation, education, and opportunity for the next generation of leaders.
“Success is not only measured by revenue. It is measured by how many others rise because of the knowledge and opportunities you share.” – Leyla Zenon
