April Lincoln
April Lincoln
She is a recognized leader in the field of strategy and design, with a proven track record of delivering successful results in multiple industries, as well as an extensive experience in strategy, branding, design & project execution.
About April Lincoln
April has more than 13 years of experience in delivering high impact projects from concept creation to implementation management and oversight across the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Prior to being a Partner at Ollen Group, April was heading the Consulting division of a leading retail consultancy & design agency in the Middle East, Africa and Europe region. April is specialized in Retail, Food & Beverage, FMCG, Agribusiness, Hospitality & Leisure and Real Estate, and is a renowned expert in research, strategy, branding, design, and project execution. Some of her engagements included designing and executing retail strategies and customer experiences working with some of the largest retailers and conglomerates, including players and top tier brands such as MAF Carrefour, Spinneys, Seven Eleven, Foodco Holding, Dubai Holding, HMS host food & beverage, Del Monte, Emirates Leisure Retail, Aer Rianta, Dubai Airports and Gulf Drug, among others.
Qualifications
• Interior architecture degree - UNISA University South Africa
• Graphic design degree - UNISA University South Africa
• Fine arts degree - UNISA University South Africa
• Photography degree - UNISA University South Africa
Published Insights
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“How Ollen Group Enables Growth Through Data Analytics and Insight Activation” Ollen Group, Feb 24 2026
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“How Ollen Group Enables FMCG Growth Through Research and Analytics” Ollen Group, Feb 19 2026
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“Why ESG and Circular Economy Are Now Operational Priorities in Saudi Arabia’s Retail and FMCG Sectors” Ollen Group, Jan 23 2026
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“How Saudi Equity Markets Are Funding the Next Wave of Consumer Growth” Ollen Group, Jan 12 2026
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“Why Sustainability Has Become a Strategic Advantage for Consumer and Retail Companies” Ollen Group, Dec 30 2025
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“The Founder’s Guide to a Strategic Startup Exit in the UAE & GCC” Ollen Group, Sep 12 2025
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“Harnessing Change: How to Succeed in an Era of Volatility with Resilience” Ollen Group, Aug 27 2025
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“Digital Governance: Public Sector Strategy for the Smart Era” Ollen Group, Aug 22 2025
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“Why Every Business Needs a Brand Health Assessment for Competitive Market Analysis” Ollen Group, Aug 15 2025
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“How UAE Retailers Are Transforming Shopping with AI and Social Commerce” Ollen Group, Jul 31 2025