practicing what i preach.

bahrain. America. france.

from nine to five

an arts funding specialist, focused on the design and management of grants, subsidies, financing instruments, training programs, and foreign direct investments across film, theatre, music, and gaming.

Black and white portrait of Moh'd Ghayeb, wearing a black turtleneck sweater.
Areas of practice
organizations i served in
Voices of Drama Workshop by Liz Hadaway at the Manama Theater Club, Bahrain.

after five

A drummer, actor, and trainer with experience in improv and Theatre of the Oppressed, university guest lecturing, and panel judging for arts competitions.

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areas of practice

  • Designing integrated ecosystems that connect policy, funding, talent, infrastructure, and international networks into a cohesive creative economy.

  • Designing end-to-end creative programs that align cultural ambition with economic impact and human capital development. Programs can target individuals, start-ups, non-profits, or large companies.

  • Shaping policies, frameworks, and incentive systems that enable sustainable creative ecosystems and balance public value with private-sector viability.

  • Structuring grants, subsidies, rebates, and investment mechanisms that unlock funding, attract partners, and de-risk creative projects for stakeholders.

  • Facilitating cross-border collaborations, co-productions, and institutional partnerships that attract foreign investment and global exposure.

  • Providing strategic insight to governments, institutions, non-profits, and creative organizations navigating the subjectivity of the creative world.

  • Analyzing creative sectors, audience behavior, and market dynamics to inform decision-making, policy direction, and spending priorities.

  • Developing targeted training programs, workshops, and partnerships that address skills gaps and build long-term creative talent pipelines.

organizaTIONS I SERVED in

  • "Ghayeb brings a rare combination of creative and strategic skills to everything he does. His entrepreneurial mindset enables him to develop new and improved approaches to creating art while also understanding how art integrates into business, media, and technology. He is truly a Renaissance man for the modern age."

    —Neville Vakharia, Dean, Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University

  • "Beyond his musicianship, he shared his gifts in dance, guitar performance, music composition, video production, writing, and marketing. These skills were not offered in isolation; rather, Ghayeb seamlessly integrated them into the Ensemble’s creative and promotional efforts, helping us expand our artistic reach and strengthen our connection with audiences."

    —Mark Beecher, President of the National Association of Rudimental Drummers, and a voting member of the GRAMMY

  • "Ghayeb is a multidimensional talent blending his creative vision/skills with vast knowledge of market intelligence of the creative sector, enabling him to steer and formulate sound decisions/plans that lead to success while displaying the highest level of professionalism throughout the process."

    —Faisal AlArayadh, Head of Creative Sectors, Tamkeen

  • “His presence in our community is greatly valued and his positive intelligent approach and altruistic nature is commented on by all. That aside, he is a tremendous talent, has a flair for the arts and acting, and always fills the room with laughter through his wit and fabulous sense of humour. Watching him on stage is a pleasure for all.”

    —Hannah Turner, Chairperson of Manama Theatre Club, British Empire Medal Recipient (King Charles Honours)

  • "Ghayeb was an individual that dared to dream and achieve beyond the status quo. He deserves creative freedom because no job description would do his talent justice. Besides being a terrific speaker that engages everyone, he is strong technically and analytically, and takes full ownership before, during, and after projects are delivered to perfection."

    —Ahmed AlAlawi, Vice President, Investcorp

  • When I was trying to get my first film, Convoluted, off the ground, financing was the biggest hurdle. Ghayeb, through his work at Tamkeen, went beyond guidance, he put in the effort and helped make the support possible. At a stage where one “yes” can change everything, his impact was real. Beyond that, he’s also an artist. As a theatre actor, he understands storytelling deeply and supports cinema with genuine belief.

    —Mohamed Fareed, Bahraini Filmmaker and Director, Co-owner of Acheron Pictures

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Moh'd Ghayeb playing a drum set with gold-colored Sabian B8 cymbals.
Moh'd Ghayeb headshot of a man with dark hair and beard, wearing a light gray suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, smiling at the camera against a plain gray background.
Moh'd Ghayeb standing in a dark theater room with a blue laser light, reaching out towards the laser.
Moh'd Ghayeb, graduate speaker of the Master's and MBA programs at the LeBow School of Business at Drexel University 2021. Ghayeb is in a graduation cap and gown on stage, smiling, with a woman also in graduation attire partially visible behind him.
Moh'd Ghayeb in a neon yellow tank top and shorts is mid-motion in a gym, with chalk dust in the air around him. A barbell with yellow and green weights is on the ground nearby, and gymnastic rings hang from the ceiling on the left side of the image.
Moh'd Ghayeb dancing on stage with a group of women that study Dance Movement Therapy at Drexel University's Mandell Theater with musical instruments in the background.