Impact BBDO, one of the region’s top creative networks, has appointed Beirut-based Dani Richa and Dubai-based Pierre Azzam chief operating officers of the group’s growing network. The dual announcements come as Impact BBDO enters new markets and opens a new Algeria office.

Both Azzam and Richa have enjoyed highly successful careers within the Impact BBDO group, with over 20 years’ experience.

They have been assigned regional roles effective immediately.

“Over the past couple of years, our region has witnessed sustained growth resulting in a positive effect on the communication industry,” said Alain Khouri, chairman and CEO of the Impact BBDO Group.

“In parallel, the Impact BBDO Group has continued its geographic expansion and widened its discipline offering, providing effective and comprehensive marketing communication solutions to existing and new clients.

The Impact BDDO Group added Abu Dhabi to its roster of offices last year and is now also established in Algeria.

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