Ravi Rao takes the helm at GroupM MENA
Ravi Rao, CEO at Mindshare MENA, has been named as CEO of WPP’s GroupM MENA, replacing Filip Jabbour, who was appointed in 2015.
Media
Patrick Tillieux named as CEO at OSN
Dubai-based pay-TV network OSN (Panther Media Group) has announced the appointment of Patrick Tillieux as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Philippe Berthelot named MD of Memac Ogilvy UAE
Memac Ogilvy has announced the appointment of Philippe Berthelot as the agency’s new Managing Director for the UAE.
Angelos Frangopoulos named as CEO of Sky News Arabia
Sky News Arabia announced that media industry and journalism leader Angelos Frangopoulos has been appointed as CEO and Managing Editor.
Omar Qirem returns to Edelman Middle East as CEO
International marketing and communications firm Edelman announced that Omar Qirem will join the firm as CEO of its Middle East unit.
Nart Bouran to join MBN as Senior Vice President
US broadcaster Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) has appointed Nart Bouran as SVP for News, Programming and Transformation.
Atulya Sharma named as CEO of United Media Services
Muscat Overseas Group has announced the appointment of Atulya Sharma as the new Chief Executive Officer of its United Media Services (UMS) unit.
J. Walter Thompson hires Sasan Saeidi as Gulf CEO
J. Walter Thompson has appointed Sasan Saeidi as CEO for the agency’s Gulf operation, leading the Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar teams.
Kamil Kuran named as CEO of Grey MENA
Grey Group has announced the appointment of Kamil Kuran as Group Chief Executive Officer, Grey Middle East and North Africa.