Ravi Rao elevated to Chief Executive Officer at Stagwell Media MENA

Ravi Rao has been elevated to Chief Executive Officer at Stagwell Media MENA, bringing over three decades of experience in media, advertising, strategic business leadership, and marketing communications. Previously serving as Senior Advisor at Stagwell Media, he transitioned into the Chief Executive Officer role in March 2026, with his latest appointment recorded in October 2026. His extensive leadership experience includes serving as CEO of GroupM MENA and Mindshare MENA, where he led regional media operations, client relationships, and business growth. Prior to his leadership role at Stagwell Media, he held senior positions at GroupM MENA, Mindshare MENA, Mindshare, Omnicom Media Group MENA, IMPACT BBDO, and Lintas India. He also founded Graviti Advisory and held leadership and advisory roles at Flam, Climaty AI, and Turbostart, gaining extensive expertise in media strategy, digital transformation, business development, and regional market expansion. hashtag # StagwellMedia hashtag # LeadershipElevation hashtag # MediaLeadership hashtag # CXOLaneMena