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WPP Media Elevates Rana Zeidan to Senior Vice President, UAE & Lower Gulf, MENA

By Ash Kate
WPP Media Elevates Rana Zeidan to Senior Vice President, UAE & Lower Gulf, MENA

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WPP Media has promoted Rana Zeidan to Senior Vice President, UAE & Lower Gulf (LG), MENA, expanding her leadership responsibilities across multiple brands within Wavemaker and the broader WPP Media organization.

The promotion marks a significant milestone in Rana's two-decade career in media and marketing, during which she has built long-standing client relationships and contributed to the growth of regional and global brands.

A New Regional Leadership Chapter

Sharing the announcement on LinkedIn, Rana reflected on her 20-year professional journey, expressing gratitude to the mentors, leaders, clients, and colleagues who have shaped her career.

In her new role, she will oversee strategic leadership across the UAE and Lower Gulf markets, collaborating with teams across multiple WPP Media brands to drive client growth, strengthen partnerships, and deliver integrated marketing solutions.

Building on Two Decades of Experience

Rana credited the support of exceptional mentors and trusted client relationships as key contributors to her professional growth, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, continuous learning, and a passion for delivering impactful work.

She also extended special thanks to Marc Ghosn and Amer El Hajj for their trust and continued support as she embarks on this new leadership chapter.

Looking Ahead

Rana's promotion reflects WPP Media's continued investment in experienced regional leaders as the organization strengthens collaboration across its agencies and expands integrated media, marketing, and client solutions throughout the MENA region.


About WPP Media

WPP Media is WPP's global media organization, bringing together leading media agencies and marketing capabilities to deliver integrated media planning, data, technology, commerce, and customer experience solutions. Through brands including Wavemaker, the company helps clients accelerate growth across global and regional markets.