Omnicom Group names Dara Akbarian senior vice-president

Akbarian returns to Omnicom from Highline Capital Management where he spearheaded the hedge fund's investment in technology, media and telecommunications. He previously spent five years as senior vice-president at Omnicom Group, overseeing M&A initiatives.

“I've worked with Dara in New York and I am very pleased to reconnect with him in his new role. His talent and experience will help drive our growth plans for APIMA,” said Tim Love, vice chairman of Omnicom Group and CEO of Omnicom Group APIMA.

Akbarian also spent seven years with Wasserstein Perella & Co.'s private equity investment unit where he played a key role advising and serving on the board of a number of Wasserstein & Co. portfolio companies. He began his career at the Federal Reserve.

Speaking on his appointment, Akbarian said he is happy to be returning to Omnicom and look forward to establishing opportunities and partnerships to help serve clients.