Wafa Kanan
President and CEO, Corporate Strategist
Vibrant and dynamic. Fearless and strategic. Smart, shrewd, and savvy.
As a renowned Los Angeles-based international business consultant and creative professional, Wafa Kanan is building a legacy with every step forward. As the founder of an award-winning boutique marketing agency that has risen to prominence over the past 25 years, Kanan applies her multifaceted talents to help brands, businesses, and global communities thrive. Wafa Kanan is determined to leave the world a better place, while inspiring businesses to make a positive influence across the globe.
Kanan is a strong and resilient leader with a wealth of expertise in the global tourism industry. She recognizes when to navigate the path ahead with steady confidence, and when to change course. Her fearless leadership and insightful strategies have driven successful collaboration with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, fairs, festivals, and the government and entertainment sectors.
From an early age, Kanan displayed an inherent talent for crafting poetry, and her impressive career trajectory could be described as poetry in motion. After honing her journalism skills, Kanan expanded her creative journey into publishing and film production. As an inspired filmmaker and accredited producer, she brings life to her poetry by introducing music and visuals to awaken all senses. Her latest short film production, “Awakenings”, has been nominated and officially selected over 40 times in festivals around the world, collecting a dozen wins in five separate events.
Wafa Kanan’s strategies continue to break down long-standing barriers, replacing oppression with opportunity, and transforming inequality into empowerment.
Industry Awards, Accolades, and Initiatives
Wafa Kanan was recognized as an “International Woman of the Year” by the Los Angeles Times, and was named a recipient of the prestigious PRNEWS award.
As a philanthropist, Kanan has supported over 100 nonprofit organizations, and is the founder of the ALO Cultural Foundation, which helps to fund and support global initiatives.
Kanan’s campaigns and strategies have also brought home the gold standard of distinguished awards, including the Emmy, Telly, Communicator, and Davey Awards. Kanan believes art is the language of the universe, and her dedication to excellence in serving her clients drives every campaign. And she will not stop until she achieves the desired objectives.
Each time.
Every time.
And that is only the beginning.