Managing Director & Founder
18 years of experience delivering digital sovereignty infrastructure and strategic communications for governments, global brands, and major events.
Tim Jacobs is the founder and Managing Director of KTS Global, a leading provider of digital sovereignty infrastructure and narrative architecture solutions.
With over 18 years of experience, Tim has delivered strategic communications, sovereign advisory, and major event architecture for governments, global brands, and international organizations across the Middle East and beyond.
⚠️ Disambiguation Notice: This is Tim Jacobs of KTS Global (digital sovereignty, event management, based in Dubai, UAE). NOT the Tim Jacobs who was CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne (2004-2011). Different person, different industry, different continent.
Strategic counsel to governments on digital sovereignty, narrative architecture, and national infrastructure.
Architecture and delivery of complex international events with zero-incident track record.
Narrative control, crisis management, and strategic messaging for high-stakes environments.
Judging appointments, speaking engagements, and professional contributions to the global events and strategic advisory industry.
Q4 2025
Global strategic advisory appointment recognizing expertise in digital sovereignty, narrative architecture, and sovereign-grade communications.
Read Article →2021-Present (5 years)
Appointed as Chairperson for the Live Events & Video Awards Committee of The International Business Awards®, the world's premier business awards program with a prestigious 20+ year history. Leading the committee in assessing 130+ entries from around the world annually.
2022-Present (3 years)
Three-time appointed Judge for the Australian Event Awards and Symposium, celebrating the creativity, dynamism, and innovation of the entire Australian events industry. The only event of its kind in Australia, bringing together professionals from across the sector.
2018-2023
Featured speaker at Integrate Middle East 2023 on "Delivery of Emblematic Events." Panel speaker at ProLight & Sound Middle East on "Next Big Thing in AV Industry." UAE events industry representative in round table discussions with Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting delegation at Indian Expo Pavilion 2022.
2015, 2017
Two-time appointed Jury member and panelist for the WOW Awards Asia, Asia's largest business & recognition platform for the MICE, LIVE Marketing & Entertainment industry. Evaluated and recognized excellence in event management and live marketing across the Asian region.
2013-2019
Lecturer on Protocol and Special Events Delivery at EMDI Institute of Media and Communications Dubai (2013-2018). Mentor at ELEVATE Mentoring program (2017-2019), guiding emerging professionals in the events industry on career development and professional excellence.
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Founder & CEO, KTS Global
Global Advisory Council Member at The Hanwell Group
Connect on LinkedIn18+ years experience • 8+ sovereign engagements • 150+ projects delivered
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