Elie Sarkis didn’t just enter the world of digital marketing; he reshaped it.
Over the past 13 years, he has transformed businesses, elevated thousands of marketers, and earned recognition as one of the Middle East’s most influential digital marketing experts. His journey began with a simple but powerful question: How can digital marketing move beyond clicks and impressions to create real impact?
Early in his career, Elie saw a fundamental problem: businesses had access to knowledge but lacked guidance to execute it effectively. Driven by curiosity about technology, human behavior, and the possibilities of online platforms, he immersed himself in every facet of digital
marketing; from content creation and analytics to performance advertising and brand strategy. Working across startups, luxury brands, and global markets, he discovered a universal truth: strategy matters only when it delivers measurable results.
This realization became the driving force behind Intoact International, which he co-founded and now leads as Managing Partner. Intoact is not just a training platform; it is a bridge between learning and doing. Through hands-on courses like the Certified Digital Marketing Course A-Z and bespoke corporate workshops, Elie equips professionals and teams to implement strategies immediately. For him, knowledge without execution is meaningless.
The impact of his work is always tangible and result oriented. He has trained over 4,000 students and consulted 100+ companies, including global powerhouses such as Mercedes-Benz, Samsung, Rolex, Dubai World Trade Center, Mashreq Bank, Saudi National Bank and many more. In addition to the advanced SEO solutions to rank websites on Google, on the top pages, and increase potential traffic, leads and sales from organic searches. To add on, he has also appeared on Al Dafrah TV and New TV channels, sharing his expertise on digital marketing, AI tools, and the evolving digital landscape, further establishing him as a trusted industry voice.
Recognition has followed the results. Elie was named one of the Middle East’s 10 Most Influential Business Leaders (2024) and one of the Most Inspiring Leaders in 2025, while Intoact has been celebrated as one of the GCC’s top workplaces in media and marketing. These honors underscore not just his expertise, but his ability to lead, teach, and shape the industry itself.
What sets Elie apart is the combination of strategy, execution, and empowerment. He crafts ROI-focused campaigns, strengthens brand positioning, optimizes marketing across platforms, and equips teams to deliver measurable results. The ripple effect of his work is evident: countless students and clients credit him with accelerating careers and growing businesses.
Being named the Most Distinguished Digital Marketing Expert of the Year, 2025 reflects more than his personal achievements; it captures his mission to inspire, teach, and turn knowledge into action.
Elie Sarkis’s story is a testament to curiosity, persistence, and the transformative power of applying expertise. In a world of constant change, he continues to lead, innovate, and set the standard for digital marketing across the Middle East and beyond.
