OMC - Leadership updates

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE:OMC), the world's leading marketing and sales company, today announced the appointment of Jantzen Bridges as Global President of Credera, Omnicom's enterprise transformation consultancy. In this role, Bridges will shape service and delivery strategy and partner with enterprise leaders on large-scale, AI-enabled transformation programs. Under Bridges' leadership, Omnicom is significantly expanding its ability to help clients modernize their organizations, optimize the execution of their marketing and sales programs, and drive revenue and customer growth. Omnicom has unmatched creative, commerce, and media capabilities. Credera engages at

NEW YORK, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P SmallCap 600:  S&P SmallCap 600 constituent Sandisk Corp. (NASD: SNDK) will replace The Interpublic Group of Companies Inc. (NYSE:IPG) in the S&P 500, and PTC Therapeutics Inc. (NASD: PTCT) will replace Sandisk in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, November 28. S&P 500 constituent Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) is acquiring The Interpublic Group of Companies in a deal expected to close soon, pending final conditions.Upwork Inc. (NASD: UPWK) will replace Premier Inc. (NASD: PINC) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading

FH's Mitch Germann to Serve as Head of Communications; FleishmanHillard President & CEO J.J. Carter Joins BAHC Advisory Board MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) today announced a partnership with FleishmanHillard, naming the global communications firm as its Official Strategic Communications Consultancy for 2026. FleishmanHillard will serve as the communications division of BAHC, overseeing all facets of communications including strategy, sponsorship communications, executive communications, media relations, and issues management for what is set to be a historic year in the Bay Area.

New Leadership and Strategic Innovation Advance Data and Intelligence Practice NEW YORK, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of EJ Kim as global managing director of TRUE Global Intelligence, the agency's global research, analytics and intelligence consultancy. This leadership move signals the next phase of growth for FleishmanHillard's intelligence capability as a central driver of strategic innovation and business impact. TRUE Global Intelligence connects Omnicom's industry-leading data stack with proprietary measurement frameworks,

New leadership strengthens integration across regions and capabilities, helping clients navigate uncertainty, reputation, risk and transformation at speed NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As companies face rising volatility, stakeholder scrutiny and operational complexity, the role of corporate affairs has become an increasingly critical issue for the C-suite. To meet this moment, FleishmanHillard today announced a new Corporate Affairs Practice leadership structure to deliver more connected, insight-driven counsel and stay ahead of the demands of today's global business environment.

Agency Veteran and Strategic Advisor to Global Brands Will Lead Growth and Innovation Across West Coast ST. LOUIS, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Kristin Hollins as general manager for California. In this role, Hollins will oversee the agency's strategy and operations across San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and Sacramento, with a focus on client experience, growth, talent development and cross-market integration. She will report to Della Sweetman, president, Americas and chief strategy officer. Hollins brin

Experienced Agency Leader to Guide Agency's Growth and Integration in Canada ST. LOUIS, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Adrienne Connell as managing director of its Canada operations. Connell will oversee strategic direction, growth and client service across the agency's Canadian markets as the firm continues to evolve its presence in the region. She will report to Della Sweetman, president, Americas and chief strategy officer. The appointment coincides with the agency's rebrand from FleishmanHillard Highroad in the region to F

NEW YORK, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE:OMC) today announced the appointment of Susan Catalano as Chief People Officer. In this newly created position, Catalano is responsible for leading the company's human resource (HR) organization and operations in the U.S., overseeing a dedicated team of HR professionals. She reports directly to Omnicom's Chairman and CEO John Wren. Catalano is a strategic HR leader bringing extensive global experience and a track record for managerial and operational excellence and strong decision making. She is an expert in driving large-scale transformational change through organizational re-design, talent management, and operations. She has successfully

Agency Expands Sector Leadership Team Announcing Additional Senior Roles ST. LOUIS, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced that Mary Kosinski has joined the agency as global managing director of Health and Life Sciences effective immediately. Kosinski will lead FleishmanHillard's largest sector and be responsible for driving transformation, expanding focus and delivering integrated solutions for clients. "Mary's energy and deep regulatory and policy experience will bring tremendous insights to our clients and fresh perspectives to our team," said Mark M

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Della Sweetman to the role of president, Americas and chief strategy officer, effective immediately. In this position Sweetman will be responsible for the performance of the agency's largest region and for driving enterprise-wide business transformation. She will report to J.J. Carter, who was promoted to FleishmanHillard president and chief executive officer on October 1. "Della is the right person to step into this critical role leading our largest region, from which she will help dri

Leadership Transition Will Take Effect on Oct. 1, 2024 NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard Inc., an Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) agency, today announced that its current Global Chief Operating Officer and President, Americas J.J. Carter will become President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2024. He succeeds John Saunders, who will take on the role of Chairman of FleishmanHillard. Carter, 49, was named the agency's global chief operating officer and Americas president in 2016. Saunders, 66, was named president and CEO in 2015 after leading Fleishm

Stafford will Focus on Key Catalysts for Growth in APAC and EMEA NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) today announced the appointment of communications industry veteran, Matt Stafford, to the position of OPRG President, International, effective November 18, 2024. Stafford will be based in Hong Kong and report to OPRG Chief Executive Officer Chris Foster.  Stafford will initially be based in Hong Kong and will transition to the UK in 2025. In this OPRG Corporate Role, he will partner with agency leadership in the region, including Joanne Wong who joined OPRG's largest agency Fleishman Hillard as APAC President earlier this year.   Foster said, "I've wanted an even

Acquired by TBWA\Worldwide in 2022, experience innovation agency dotdotdash, has helped drive NEXT–TBWA's innovation practice–to a double-digit growth trajectory for 2024 LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- dotdotdash has today announced the appointment of Mai Nguyen as Chief Client Officer, responsible for helping deliver future-forward brand experiences at the intersection of culture and technology across dotdotdash's offices in the U.S. Sitting within the TBWA\Worldwide Collective, dotdotdash powers NEXT, TBWA's global innovation practice, designed to lead brands into new spaces.

ST. LOUIS, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Better World Campaign (BWC), a sister organization to the United Nations Foundation, has appointed FleishmanHillard as the communications agency to provide strategic communications and public affairs support, reinforcing the importance of the U.N. goals, work and impact in the United States. The BWC works to foster a strong, effective relationship between the United States and the United Nations that promotes core American interests and builds a more secure, prosperous and healthy world. BWC engages policymakers, media and the American public to increase awareness of the critical role played by the U.N. in world affairs and the value of construct

DOHA, Qatar, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE:OMC) Chairman and CEO John Wren today named Mazen Abd Rabbo as Senior Vice President of the newly formed Omnicom Qatar. Abd Rabbo will oversee Omnicom's agencies in the country, focusing on talent, cross agency collaboration, and innovation to drive growth in the Middle East. Abd Rabbo will be responsible for bringing together the power of Omnicom to provide exceptional integrated solutions to meet the needs of current and prospective clients in Qatar and worldwide. He will leverage the top talent housed within Omnicom's leading local agencies Auditoire, OMD, and OPRG agencies, and work in partnership with other Omnicom agencies in the

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Hugh Taggart to CEO of the agency's UK operations starting February 21. "We have an incredible business in the UK, with real breadth and substance, and a truly exceptional culture," said John Saunders, FleishmanHillard president and CEO. "London will always be a critical market for FleishmanHillard and we believe Hugh is the ideal leader to follow the terrific growth achieved under Jim Donaldson and help deliver on our future plans. "We're delighted to get someone of Hugh's calibre to

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE:OMC) today announced that Casey Santos has been appointed as an independent director to its Board of Directors and as a member of the Finance Committee, effective January 1, 2024. "We are thrilled to welcome Casey to our esteemed Board of Directors, which is known for the diverse perspectives it brings together," said John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom. "Casey has deep expertise in technology, digital transformation and AI, bringing new perspectives highly relevant to Omnicom. Her career path is truly a remarkable one,

Former North America CSO elevated as Lubar further strengthens his global leadership team NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Worldwide announces today that Tomas Gonsorcik has been elevated from Chief Strategy Officer, North America to Global Chief Strategy Officer. In this new role, Gonsorcik will oversee the strategy practice across DDB's global network of creative agencies. He will partner closely with Lubar, as well as Global President & Chief Operating Officer Glen Lomas, and newly appointed Chaka Sobhani, President & Chief Creative Officer, International. He will also join DDB's global leadership team and partner with DDB global planners and creative teams to inspire creativit

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom (NYSE:OMC) today announced a first-mover collaboration with Getty Images (NYSE:GETY),  that will provide it early access to Generative AI by Getty Images. The new tool pairs Getty Images' best in class creative content with the latest AI technology for a commercially safe and legally indemnified generative AI tool. As part of their Alpha testing program, Omnicom integrated the tool into Omni, Omnicom's open operating system. By combining the tool with Omni's data, agency teams will be able to safely create on-brand content that h

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced the appointment of Joanne Wong to president of its Asia Pacific operations. Wong was previously with the agency for nearly two decades, last serving as its executive vice president, managing director – client service and head of business development for APAC. Wong returns to FleishmanHillard after serving as a senior managing director with FTI Consulting Strategic Communications. "I am thrilled to welcome Joanne back to the agency in this key role for our global network," said John Saunders, president and CEO of FleishmanHillard. "Joanne's experience is steeped in consulting and client service. And she has a proven tra

Howell's Promotion Follows the Appointment of Emma Montgomery as CEO  NEW YORK, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB Chicago has today announced the promotion of Kiska Howell to EVP, Head of Business Leadership overseeing leadership and growth for the region's largest office, effective immediately. Previously, Kiska held titles such as SVP, Group Account Director and most recently served as EVP, Executive Business Lead on the Molson Coors account as well as Thomas', Orkin, Hefty and Reynolds. Before joining DDB Chicago in 2018, Kiska held several account management roles at agenc

NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global communications consultancy Ketchum has announced that Vincent Dente has been brought onboard as Chief Creative Officer, U.S. Dente brings more than 25 years of experience delivering unparalleled creativity in marketing communications, driven by data and culture. In his new role, Dente will lead a diverse group of creative talent that work across all of Ketchum's consultancies and capabilities. Consistently utilizing a strategic approach that blends data, technology, design and creativity, Dente has a track record of executing powerful campaigns that deliver beyond just business results. His proven success includes numerous industry accolades fro

NEW YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Commerce Group (OCG) today announced the appointment of Jacquelyn Baker as CEO following Sophie Daranyi's decision to step down to pursue consultancy and non-profit opportunities. Daranyi played a key role in the search for new leadership and will oversee the transition to Baker, who starts in August. Baker will report to Michael Larson, CEO of the DAS Group of Companies (DAS). "Jacquelyn brings a unique combination of strategic acumen, client leadership and a proven track record in innovation and driving growth. We're delighted she's joining us to accelerate OCG's vision and bring our product offer to the next stage," commented Larson.  "We are

NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, sparks & honey, Omnicom's (NYSE:OMC) cultural strategy consultancy, announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Innovation Officer, elevating Camilo La Cruz to fill the new role. Most recently serving as Chief Strategy Officer, La Cruz has played an integral part in architecting consulting services and technologies that place culture at the core of clients' business strategies. In this new role, La Cruz will focus on developing new products and services that will directly serve its progressive client base as well as further integrating its cultural intelligence platform, Q™ into Omni, Omnicom's proprietary precision marketing and ins

Deepthi Prakash is elevated to President, International, Chief Product Officer, to marry deep specialism with deep integration across the CollectiveAppointment coincides with the launch of key products that aggregate expertise from around the world to deliver best-in-class brand experiencesNEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA, The Disruption company, has appointed its first ever Chief Product Officer in a move that cements the marriage between the depth of its global specialisms across the total brand experience, with the deep integration required to deliver on the future needs of clients.

ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced that it has appointed Tim O'Keeffe global managing director, Technology, and that Kristin Hollins is returning to the agency to step into the role of San Francisco general manager. FleishmanHillard has appointed Tim O'Keeffe Global Managing Director, Technology, and Kristin Hollins San Francisco GM. "The technology industry is incredibly dynamic and going through a season of change," said John Saunders, FleishmanHillard president and CEO. "We want our best and brightest in place to help our clients navigate today's challenges and innovate for the future. Tim has long been a force in the tech space, and we're thrilled

NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA has today announced the appointment of Ben Myers as North American Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for driving continued growth across its offices in the US and Canada. From east coast to west, as the key new business lead Myers will partner closely with CEOs Nancy Reyes and Erin Riley in the US, alongside Eve Rémillard-Larose in Canada. Myers will double down on TBWA's storied history of building big brand platforms to further define the total brand experience. The past two years of turbulence have revolutionized human behavio

FAYE RAINCOCK TO LEAD GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS AT TBWA\WORLDWIDE LONDON and NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Worldwide announced the appointment of Faye Raincock to the role of global head of communications, effective February 20, 2023.  Based out of TBWA\London, Raincock will be responsible for creating and executing the global collective's communication and content strategy, working with TBWA's global leadership team and market leads around the world. The move comes as the collective increases its focus on productizing offerings across the total brand experience to drive disruptive growth for clients.

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum has announced the appointment of Conor Nash as Global Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Within his new role, Nash will be responsible for driving growth for the firm, both operationally and financially. Nash joins the consultancy from WPP where he held a variety of commercial, operational and financial leadership roles at the holding company level and at agencies such as Ogilvy and Grey. He most recently served as Ogilvy's Chief Operating Officer in North America and spent the past few years focused on developing innovative commercial and operational solutions for some of WPP and Ogil

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Chiat\Day New York today announced the appointment of two strategic hires to further expand the agency's creative chops, Gabriel Cheung and Amanda Davis. Both hires signal TBWA's commitment to further opening the aperture of creativity, with a focus on building disruptive brand experiences for its clients. Previously at R/GA, Cheung brings 14 years of experience overseeing household brands such as  American Express, Converse, Jordan and Nike. Davis joins the agency from Grey where she was Director of Innovation and Gaming, bringing

LaVoieHealthScience (LHS), an integrated investor and public relations consulting agency focused on advancing health and science innovations, today announced the appointment of Nick Hennen as Head of Media, Boston. Nick is a veteran media affairs expert who brings over 20 years of experience earning high-impact earned media in top-tier national and international media outlets, along with media training and development. Donna L. LaVoie, President & CEO of LHS said, "We continue to build on a strong foundation of earned media expertise along with our trademarked methodologies, namely LHS Immersion®, which provides our clients with a solid messaging and market-shaping platform. We are committ

Hesz previously served as CSO for adam&eve and DDB NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) today announced the appointment of Alex Hesz to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer, effective November 1, 2022. In this newly created position, Hesz will collaborate closely with Omnicom's leadership team on the company's strategic priorities and enterprise-level clients. "I've known Alex for years. He has one of the most brilliant minds in our industry and I've had the opportunity to see the impact of his work for our clients," said John Wren, Chairman and CEO, Omnicom. "We are pleased to welcome him back to Omnicom in a critical role that will r

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) today announced the appointment of Kathleen Saxton as Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 1. In this new position, Saxton will be responsible for marketing Omnicom's award-winning capabilities and its omni-channel solutions for global enterprise clients, building on the Company's success in this area.  A highly experienced industry leader, Saxton joins from MediaLink, where she served as Managing Director EMEA, responsible for strategic consulting, agency selection, talent advisory, marketing and sales. She is also co-founder of Advertising Week Europe. Previously, she ran her own talent advisory firm, The Lighthous

Lennon previously served as President of Critical Mass NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) today announced the appointment of Andrea Lennon to the new role of Chief Client Officer, effective immediately. Lennon will be responsible for leading Omnicom's multi-disciplinary solutions for enterprise clients, including the company's Global Client Leaders (GCL) Group that manages and orchestrates client solutions across Omnicom's leading agencies and practice areas.  As Chief Client Officer, Lennon will focus on transformative marketing solutions an

NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading communications consultancy Ketchum today announced the appointment of Jim Joseph to global chief marketing and integration officer, the first in the company's history. Joseph will collaborate with teams worldwide, drawing on his extensive experience leading global client and agency brands to help shepherd and define the Ketchum brand as both trusted counselor to clients and prospective clients and destination of choice for current and future colleagues. In addition to leading global marketing and communications, Joseph will partner with his colleagues from across Omnicom Public Relations Group and the entire Omnicom network to unleash creative

Seasoned security executive to drive next phase of advancement for edge solutions provider Edgio, Inc. (NASDAQ:EGIO), the globally-scaled software solutions provider powering secure seamlessly integrated delivery, applications and streaming experiences at the edge, today announced the appointment of Darrin Reynolds as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Championing a security-first approach to operations, development and governance, he will lead the security organization, oversee the protection of client, partner, and employee data and assets, and contribute to product innovation. Reynolds has more than 20 years of information security experience spanning technology, healthcare, ph

The hire signals the agency's continued focus on innovation and brand experience NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York announced the appointment of Rori DuBoff as Chief Innovation Officer. With more than 20 years of work in experience design and business strategy, DuBoff will be responsible for driving innovation within TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, helping the agency's clients architect their total brand experience and harness industry disruption, while evolving the agency's own practices and ways of working. DuBoff joins TBWA following the best yea

NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) today announced the appointment of Matt McNally as CEO of Omnicom Health Group (OHG), the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world and part of Omnicom's DAS Group of Companies (DAS). He succeeds Ed Wise, who held the chief executive role since OHG's formation in 2016 and recently announced his retirement. McNally will report into DAS CEO Michael Larson. "I want to thank Ed for all his contributions to OHG. His vision and leadership turned a newly formed group into one of the most highly sought-after healthcare marketing and communications offerings in our industry," said Larson. "We wish him all the

NEW YORK, May 24, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) today announced the appointment of Brian Clayton, Chief Data Privacy Officer. In this new role, Clayton will be responsible for driving Omnicom's privacy first approach while ensuring brands and the company comply with the increasingly complex data privacy laws and regulations around the globe. "Customers today demand greater insight and control over how their data is being used, making it increasingly important to our clients as they navigate the complexity of data privacy laws and regulations," said John Wren,

Promotes Ivette Sanz Osso to Chief Client Experience Officer NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marina Maher Communications (MMC) today announced the appointment of Olga Fleming to global president of MMC and specialist agency RXMOSAIC, effective immediately. Fleming is now responsible for employee engagement, client business and driving growth across both agencies. She reports to MMC founder and global CEO Marina Maher. Fleming has close to three decades of experience leading people and agencies in healthcare, consumer and corporate communications, and helping clients na

Further Strengthens IR Leadership Team and Supports Integrated Strategic Communications Capabilities and Continued Business Growth LaVoieHealthScience (LHS), an integrated investor and public relations consulting agency focused on advancing health and science innovations, today announced the appointment of Gemma Bakx as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Communications. Gemma brings a comprehensive understanding of global equities markets, clients' needs and investment styles, with focus on ESG integration into investment portfolios. She will be instrumental in building out the agency's investor relations infrastructure, team, and practice. Leveraging Gemma's extens

NEW YORK, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced that Frank Kochenash has joined as CEO, eCommerce, Omnicom to lead, strengthen and accelerate the Group's eCommerce offering and unlock client growth. He brings extensive eCommerce expertise from roles at Amazon, Avenue A/ Razorfish and, most recently, Wunderman Thompson as President of eRetail. Kochenash will work across Omnicom's networks and practice areas, advancing the Group's eCommerce strategy and product offering as well as orchestrating expertise from the Group's eCommerce centers of excellence to deliver bespoke solutions for client business outcomes. He will report to Sophie Daranyi, CEO of Omn

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) today announced two new members of its Board of Directors. Patricia Salas Pineda has been appointed an independent director and member of the Governance Committee, effective immediately. Mark D. Gerstein has been appointed an independent director effective May 1, 2022, and he will join the Finance Committee. The two appointments increase the size of the Board of Directors to 11 members, 10 of whom are independent. Within this diverse Board, seven members are women, four are African American and one is Latina

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, sparks & honey, Omnicom's (NYSE:OMC) cultural intelligence consultancy, announced the promotion of Kristin Molinari Cohen from Senior Vice President, Marketing and Business Development to Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. In this new position, she will oversee all marketing initiatives including the development of public-facing intellectual property and the firm's influential Culture Briefings, while continuing to spearhead client growth and development. Cohen will continue to report to Founder and CEO Terry Young. Cohen has been with sparks & honey for over five years, working in lockstep with leadership to define the new c

DALLAS and NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dieste Inc., a leading multicultural communications agency in U.S., has named Abe Garcia its new Chief Creative Officer (CCO), effective February 1st. Garcia will help set and implement the creative vision, oversee all creative development, spearhead the recruitment of top talent, and guide new business creative efforts, working closely with the agency's leadership team Dieste Inc., a leading multicultural communications agency in U.S., has named Abe Garcia its new Chief Creative Officer."Abe is one of the most accomplished cre

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB North America has announced the appointment of Rodrigo Jatene to Chief Creative Officer, DDB Chicago to lead creative vision, culture, and product at the region's largest office. Jatene will partner with CEO Andrea Diquez and the Chicago leadership team, including newly appointed Chief Strategy Officer Milo Chao and Sandra Alfaro, Head of Business Leadership to create Unexpected Works for clients including Molson Coors, Mars, McDonald's, and U.S. Army.  Diquez said: "My goal for the DDB Chicago office has always been to create the m

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TBWA\Chiat\Day New York announced the appointment of Amy Ferguson as Chief Creative Officer. For Ferguson, who began her career at the agency, the elevation is the culmination of a 17-year ascent within the industry to assume creative leadership of the agency's full roster of clients, which includes Abbott, Hilton, Mayo Clinic, MTN DEW, Nissan, and Travelers Insurance, among others. She will be responsible for leading TBWA\Chiat\Day New York's creative department, while ensuring the creative product is everyone's responsibility. Wi

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG), a division of Omnicom Group's Communications Consultancy Network (NYSE:OMC), today announced the appointment of Kiersten Zweibaum as Global Chief Growth and Marketing Officer (CGMO). Working with our roster of agencies, Zweibaum will be responsible for expanding relationships with existing clients, identifying and securing new clients, and enhancing the OPRG brand externally to attract both talent and clients alike. Zweibaum will report to Chris Foster, CEO of OPRG. "Throughout her career, Kiersten has held several leadership positions, from client director to practice leader to global head of growth at Ketchum,"

DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TPN, the creative commerce agency, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Cheryl Policastro to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective immediately. Policastro, who brings vast retail, brand and analytics expertise, will continue to lead the strategy and insights discipline at TPN to advance the agency's overall vision while also focusing on forward-looking opportunities for the company and its client partners. Her appointment to CSO bolsters the company's already predominantly female-led C-Suite and furthers TPN's commitment to the advancement of women.

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB North America today announced that Sandra Alfaro has joined DDB Chicago as Head of Business Leadership. Alfaro will oversee leadership and growth for the region's largest office, reporting directly to DDB Chicago CEO Andrea Diquez. Alfaro's appointment follows the addition of Milo Chao, who joined as Chief Strategy Officer in September. Diquez said: "We are focused on building an incredibly diverse team of thinkers here in Chicago and Sandra brings extensive leadership and growth experience that will propel our business forward. With

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Media Group's OMD Worldwide today announced George Manas as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Manas succeeds Florian Adamski, who was elevated to CEO of Omnicom Media Group.  As CEO, Manas will lead OMD's worldwide strategy, operations and capabilities, as well as work with clients from some of the world's most iconic brands. Throughout his 17 years in media, performance marketing and CRM, Manas has continuously challenged legacy models and successfully built new approaches guided by the creative application of talent, tools and technology. "At Omnicom, we place considerable emphasis on succession planning. Florian and I have

SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum today announced the appointment of Eddi Yang as chief client and operating officer, China. Yang, a respected senior leader with more than 20 years of marketing and communications experience, rejoins Ketchum with responsibility for business growth, client relationships and talent development. "Eddi's return to Ketchum is a reflection of our significant evolution to a digital-first consultancy that was designed for the modern communications environment in China," said Prince Zhang, CEO, Greater China, Ketchum. "She's well recognized as a passionate, integrated marketer and communicator, and her proven le

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TBWA\Worldwide today announced the appointment of Ben Williams as global chief creative experience officer. Williams joins the TBWA collective to set the vision for TBWA's global creative product, unlocking the power of creativity to push the boundaries of brand experience. Williams joins from R/GA, where he was responsible for driving the creative output for advertising, digital product, service and experience initiatives for some of the world's leading brands. With a background in experience design, product development, and innovati

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DDB has announced the appointment of Mat Bisher to Chief Creative Officer, DDB NY to lead creative teams at the network's flagship office. Bisher will work under the creative leadership of DDB Global Chief Creative Officer, Ari Weiss. Weiss said: "Mat is the type of creative leader who can see the entire board. His influence stretches well beyond the creative department as he inspires teams to find successes on the biggest and hardest problems, as well as on the smallest, unexpected opportunities. He is also a remarkably kind and humble

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FleishmanHillard today announced two key appointments: Rachel Catanach to general manager of its New York operations, and Ephraim Cohen to global managing director of Media + Platforms. "Our operations are thriving thanks to our relentless focus on creating the best experience for clients and our employees," said J.J. Carter, global COO and Americas president, FleishmanHillard. "These appointments will continue to strengthen our position as the leading agency for global campaigns built on media strategies that deliver business results. New York is an established hub for global clients, and Rachel's cross-market experience will bring additional expert

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global communications consultancy Ketchum today announced the appointment of two new senior leaders within its Financial Communications and Media specialties. Benjamin Thiele-Long joined Ketchum on July 19 as managing director, financial communications, and Jon Brubaker joined the firm on July 20 as SVP, media relations. Thiele-Long brings more than 15 years of experience in providing strategic counsel, media relations, and financial communications for a broad array of clients and industries, including technology, retail, energy, construction, financial and professional services, education and non-profit. He has advised on some of the world's l

DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Credera, a global boutique consulting firm focused on strategy, transformation, data, and technology, has named Nickoria Johnson to the newly created position of chief diversity officer. Johnson will be responsible for accelerating the mission of amplifying voices of underrepresented groups and synergizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) efforts toward unified goals to ensure accessibility, focus, and visibility of DE&I for the firm. Credera is part of Omnicom Precision Marketing Group (OPMG), the digital and customer relationship management specialist practice area within Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). "Diversity, equity, and inclusion have lon

NEW YORK, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC) today announced the appointment of Karen van Bergen to Chief Environmental Sustainability Officer, reporting to John Wren, Chairman and CEO, Omnicom. In this role, van Bergen will be responsible for overseeing the company's climate change initiatives and processes which include setting measurable goals, policies and partnerships that will reduce its carbon footprint. This new position will be in addition to her current role as EVP and Dean of Omnicom University. Van Bergen's appointment underpins Omnicom's on-going effort to reduce the environmental impact of its operations across its global networks and agencies. Nearly five

NEW YORK, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) today announced the appointment of Chris Foster as CEO of Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG) effective June 28. Foster will oversee the public relations portfolio within Omnicom, focusing on talent, innovation and cross-agency collaboration to drive growth. Current interim CEO, John Doolittle, will become the Chairman of OPRG. "I am pleased to welcome Chris to Omnicom as CEO of OPRG," said John Wren, Chairman and CEO of Omnicom Group. "With his passion for talent and proven ability to drive growth through innovation, I look forward to OPRG's continued success under his leadership."  "Chris comes to us with significant,

NEW YORK, May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- sparks & honey, Omnicom's (NYSE:OMC) technology-led cultural consultancy, today announced the appointment of Clineu Fernandes to the role of Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Fernandes will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, managing and optimizing internal processes, systems and infrastructure to ensure the continued growth of the consultancy and its cultural intelligence platform, Q™. He will work closely with sparks & honey Founder and CEO, Terry Young. Fernandes joins sparks & honey from ShopFully, an Italy-based tech company where he served as the LATAM, VP and CEO of the Americas operations for the past four years oversee