Official Title:
Dana Sarkis
General Manager- OMG Consulting
Away from the usual, my bio is:
For the past 18 years, I’ve honed my expertise in the media agency landscape, crafting data-driven strategies that help brands not just keep up with change but lead it. I’ve guided clients through digital transformations, managing teams that evolve and grow as they push the boundaries of innovation. But behind the spreadsheets, analytics, and campaigns is a leader who’s deeply intuitive—tuning into trends, human connections, and moments that others may overlook.
My journey has been shaped by powerful experiences—like summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, which taught me the strength found in perseverance, and the birth of my child, a reminder of the beauty and fragility of life. These milestones fuel my passion for exploring new horizons, both professionally and personally. I’m always seeking to conquer new mountains—whether that’s traveling to unknown destinations, exploring emerging gastronomy concepts, or diving into the realms of spirituality and human existence.
In my world, every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and every moment is a lesson in the making. I want those who cross my path to feel inspired to take risks, curious about the unknown, and intrigued by what’s possible when you lead with both heart and mind.
If I were to nominate anyone on this list it would be, and why:
If I were to nominate anyone, it would be the women who’ve just entered our industry. Women of heart and hunger. The women showing up everyday with fire in their eyes and purpose in their steps. They lift others as they climb up the ladder, bring their souls into every room and support other women. Young women are already reshaping this industry with their presence. They don’t just belong here, they’re already here to transform and lead.
Some of the reasons I should not be on this list are:
I shouldn’t be on this list just because I’m a woman. I didn’t earn my place by filling a quota-I did by showing up, speaking up, and delivering every single day. Yes I am a woman in a male dominated industry, but that’s just a fraction of who I am. Im a leader who listens, a strategist who sees the bigger picture, and a nurturer who builds teams that thrive.i bring both heart and sharp thinking to the table- not one at the expense of the other. So if im here, let it be because ive made an impact, because ive challenged ideas, elevated others and helped lift the work and the culture upwards. I am not just representing women by being on this list, I am representing what’s possible.
My lowest point of my career was/the highest point of my career was:
The lowest point of my career was actually the inflection point beyond which transformed my trajectory to becoming at the highest point of my career. It was some 15 years ago where I was a young talent who has just entered the industry and struggled to find my grounds between what I had aspired to be doing versus what I was doing at the time. I didn’t find my purpose and was thinking of shifting industries however thanks to great mentors and leadership at Omnicom media group my inherent talents were harnessed in the right way and I was given the opportunity to shift gears internally and thanks to that shift I am where I am today.
What I learned from either:
My biggest learning is that one should always look inside oneself and sit with themselves and try to align their talents to their passions and purpose. As it is only with this alignment that the true value and impact of an individual is truly harnessed. Nothing in life is fixed and nothing is set in stone, I truly encourage everyone reading this to look beyond the obvious and not ever to settle for anything that doesn’t spark fire in their soul.
If there’s one thing on my bucket list I want to do, it would be:
Ever since I discovered my passion for climbing mountains I set my aim on conquering an 8000 mountain one day. This is definitely on my bucket list
