Ara Najarian

Ara Najarian is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in media business operations and technology. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Head of Media Business Operations North America at Publicis Media since April 2021, Ara has held various leadership roles at Digitas and VivaKi since 2007, including SVP, Media Investment Operations, and North America Head of Media Business Operations at DigitasLBi. Previous positions include Divisional Merchandise Manager at Filene's, Senior Assistant to the CEO, and Manager Consultant at Accenture. Ara began a career in retail as a Buyer at May Department Stores. Ara holds a degree from Babson College, earned from 1991 to 1995.