Mumbai, August 10th, 2026: Kartik Sharma, CEO of Omnicom Media India, has been named Media Agency Head of the Year at the 2026 IAA Leadership Awards, recognising his leadership, industry contribution and role in shaping the next phase of growth for the media business in India.
With over three decades in the industry, Kartik has played a pivotal role in driving the evolution of Omnicom Media’s India operations. At a time when the media ecosystem is becoming increasingly connected and complex, Kartik has championed a more integrated approach to the business — bringing together global capabilities and local market understanding, while keeping strong client partnerships and business outcomes at the centre.
Commenting on the recognition, Kartik Sharma, CEO, Omnicom Media, said, “Leadership today is about building businesses that can anticipate change, bring together the right capabilities and, most importantly, create lasting value for clients. I am grateful for this recognition and see it as a reflection of the collective ambition of our people and the confidence our clients place in us. It is that combination that will continue to define how we move forward at Omnicom Media.”
The IAA Leadership Awards celebrate visionary leaders, transformative ideas and excellence in marketing and leadership that has a direct impact on the growth of brands and businesses.
The Media Agency Head of the Year recognition adds to Kartik’s growing list of industry accolades and underscores his contributions to shaping India’s media agency landscape.
About Omnicom Media:
Omnicom Media, an Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) Connected Capability, is the world’s largest global media management network. Powered by the Omni Intelligence Platform, Omnicom Media agencies leverage $75.6 billion in billings, 40,000+ specialists across 70+ markets, and the industry’s most powerful portfolio identity, commerce, and intelligence assets to design dynamic Growth Ecosystems that enable the world’s most ambitious businesses to grow faster and smarter. The Omnicom Media portfolio includes global media agency brands OMD, Initiative, PHD, UM, Hearts & Science, and Mediahub; core Omnicom Integrated Media offerings Acxiom, the world’s premier identity solution, and the Flywheel digital commerce practice; and specialty services across the cloud consulting, creator, financial, healthcare, and sports & entertainment categories. For more information visit omnicommedia.com.
