19 May 2013 (Dubai, UAE) - Digital Arts Network (DAN), the digital arm of integrated communications leaders, TBWA/RAAD, has made a new senior hire to advance its' digital and creative offering.

Noah Khan takes the role of Head of TBWA/RAAD's DAN and will lead the award-winning team from its Dubai HQ.

Khan brings 18 years of international and regional experience in the digital space. He has created and managed the development of digital and social media businesses at various multinationals including Abu Dhabi Media Company, ITV, BBC, Turner Broadcasting, Trinity Mirror Group and Channel 4.

Khan has also played a key role in defining the digital landscape of the region through solutions that have elevated the regions content delivery infrastructure as well as setting the standards with the audience. Services such as the Barclays premier league, MBC 04, Emirates NBD, The National and National Geographic have all been delivered under his executive leadership.

Commenting on Khan's appointment, Reda Raad COO TBWA/RAAD said, "Noah is a true collaborator. He has worked with some of best organisations and the most innovative brands globally. He brings with him a deep understanding of how brands and digital platforms can work to create celebrated customer experiences".     

"I'm really excited to be joining the exceptional management team at TBWA/RAAD", added Khan. "The vision at the TBWA/RAAD group is ambitious and clear. I can't wait to start working with the team at TBWA/RAAD to continue the momentum and build on the DAN's recent success".

The Digital Arts Network oversees all aspects of product implementation, including strategy and planning, account management, creative/content, systems and technology, user experience and production, with dedicated teams supported by a development hub in Beirut and the Global Analytics Labs in India/China.

-Ends-

About TBWA/RAAD:
Established in 2000, TBWA/RAAD operates with a network of 14 full service agencies across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). TBWA/RAAD is the parent company of TBWA Advertising, Integer, and Digital Arts Network. The Dubai office acts as a central co-ordinating hub for the 14 full service agencies and is currently the most awarded creative agency in the UAE.

About TBWA Worldwide:
TBWA Worldwide (www.tbwa.com) creates Disruptive Ideas expressed through Media Arts for global clients, including ABSOLUT, Accenture, adidas, Apple, Energizer, Four Seasons, GSK, Henkel, Infiniti, McDonald's, Michelin, Nissan, Pernod Ricard, Pfizer, Roche, Standard Chartered Bank and Singapore Airlines. TBWA is ranked as a Top 10 worldwide advertising agency and was recognized by Advertising Age in 2010 as the "Best International Network of the Decade." TBWA has 274 offices in 100 countries and over 11,000 employees worldwide.

About Omnicom:
TBWA is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

For further information:
Laura Coughlan
laura.coughlan@tbwaraad.com 
+971 50 288 7801

© Press Release 2013