Tarek Akil appointed Business Lead at Leo Burnett Saudi Arabia

Prior to this, Tarek Akil was with IMPACT BBDO as General Manager

by e4m Desk
Published: May 6, 2025 12:05 PM | 1 min read

Tarek Akil has been appointed as Business Lead at Leo Burnett MEA (Middle East & Africa) KSA in Riyadh. The company shared the news of his appointment through a LinkedIn post.

“We’re excited to welcome Tarek Akil as Business Lead at LEO MEA (Middle East & Africa) KSA in Riyadh”, the LinkedIn post read.

Tarek Akil comes with more than 20 years of advertising expertise spanning Egypt, Levant, North Africa, and the GCC. He brings strategic vision, extensive regional experience, and a proven record of driving brand growth.

The company stated that Tarek’s deep market insights and client-first approach will strengthen the integrated offerings and amplify our impact in Saudi Arabia.

“Tarek joins us at an exciting moment as businesses align with Saudi Vision 2030, demanding smarter and more connected solutions. He is perfectly positioned to lead our Riyadh office into its next chapter of success”, the post added.

Expressing excitement on his new role, Tarek Akil said, “Thrilled to join the incredible team at Leo Burnett Riyadh! I've long admired the talent and success of Publicis Groupe across the region, and I'm honored to now be part of this winning team”.

Prior to this, Tarek Akil was with IMPACT BBDO as General Manager.