About the Advertising Business Group (ABG)

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP DRIVING ABG

ABG is guided by senior marketing and media leaders, ensuring strategic direction, cross-sector representation, and industry credibility.

LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

ABG leadership is built on:

  • Industry experience
  • Cross-market perspective
  • Commitment to responsible marketing

The board and executive team work together to ensure ABG remains:

  • Industry-led
  • Independent
  • Future-focused

OUR BOARD

Comprised of senior leaders across brands, agencies, and platforms, our Board shapes ABG’s direction and advances a more responsible, future-ready marketing ecosystem.

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Amine Sadik

ABG CHAIR

Procter & Gamble
Marketing Operations Director

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Olfa Messaoudi​

ABG VICE-CHAIR

L’Oreal

Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

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Deniz Yamanel

ABG Board Member

Nestlé

BEO Confectionary, MENA

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Marc Ghosn

ABG Board Member

Wavemaker
(a WPP Media brand)

Chief Executive Officer

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Wissam Najjar

ABG Board Member

Omnicom Media MENA

Chief Commercial Officer

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Tony Wazen

ABG Board Member

Publicis Media

Chief Executive Officer, MENA

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Nadim Samara

ABG Board Member

MBC Media Solutions

Chief Commercial Officer

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Amer Chehab

ABG Board Member

ABG TREASURER

TikTok

Head of Agencies

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Marie De Ducla

ABG Board Member

Google

Head of YouTube Strategy, Partnerships and Commercialisation

OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM

Our executive team leads ABG’s mission, bringing deep industry experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of marketing in the region.

Eleni Kitra

ABG

CEO & Executive Director

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Katerina Papatryfon

ABG

Head of Marketing & Comms

ABG Secretariat

JOIN THE ABG

With ABG’s members driving over 70% of the region’s ad spend, we unite the ad industry to raise standards, share best practices, provide local insights & create a platform for meaningful discussions.