Omnicom Media Group, a leading global media network, has named Kartik Sharma, former South Asia CEO of GroupM-owned media agency Wavemaker, as its India CEO. He will work with Priti Murthy, chief executive of OMD India, and Jyoti Bansal chief executive of PHD Media India, on chartering the continued growth of the agency brands in India.
Tony Harradine, Asia-Pacific chief executive of Omnicom Media Group said, “A revered leader with an impressive track record, I am thrilled that Kartik has joined us. I have the utmost confidence in his ability to steer our business to even greater heights in one of the most important markets in Asia.”
Sharma has over 25 years of media experience and served in leadership roles at some of the largest agency networks, including Mindshare, Lintas Media, Madison Media and Maxus as well as managed blue-chip clients such as L’Oreal, Mondelez, Netflix and Vodafone.
Omnicom Media Group creates end-to-end solutions for clients, anywhere, swiftly and efficiently. It is the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), the leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company, providing services to over 2,500 clients in more than 100 countries.
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