Birkin Takes Omnicom Asia-Pacific CEO Post

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NEW YORK Omnicom Group said it has named Michael Birkin president and CEO of its Asia-Pacific operations, a new position, effective April 1. Birkin will also hold the title of vice chairman.

Birkin, 46, for five years has served as worldwide president of Diversified Agency Services, Omnicom’s largest network. Prior to holding that position, Birkin served as DAS international president (1997-99) and its European managing director (1995-97). Omnicom has yet to fill his post at DAS.

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