Omnicom Chairman and CEO John Wren has announced significant leadership changes within the global advertising and marketing communications company. Alex Lubar has been named as the new Global CEO of DDB Worldwide, succeeding Marty O’Halloran, who will continue to serve as Chairman.
Additionally, Glen Lomas, currently CEO of DDB EMEA, has been appointed as Global President and Chief Operating Officer in partnership with Alex Lubar.
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This move comes as DDB reclaims its status as one of the top creative agencies globally, as evidenced by its recent recognition as the 2023 Cannes Network of the Year.
Lubar, who was previously appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of DDB Worldwide in October 2022, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He spent a decade at McCann, where he held various regional leadership positions, including President of McCann North America, head of McCann’s Asia Pacific region, and CEO of McCann London. Lubar expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, emphasizing DDB’s legacy of harnessing the power of human emotion to drive transformative change for brands and businesses worldwide through creativity.
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Wren commented on these changes, stating, “We are pleased to announce these changes as DDB has reclaimed its title of being one of the top creative agencies in the world, including 2023 Cannes Network of the Year. Marty’s dedication to DDB has made him an integral part of the network’s culture and operations, and we thank him for his strong leadership during the past four years as CEO. With extensive global leadership credentials within the industry, we are confident that Alex, supported by Glen, will continue to elevate the network and build upon its legacy of creative excellence.”
Lomas, who assumes the position of Global President and Chief Operating Officer, has been with DDB since 1995 and brings extensive international client experience to his new role. He was previously the CEO of Europe, Middle East, and Africa, DDB’s largest region. Lomas, who is based in London, has played a pivotal role in building successful client teams across different regions, fostering an environment where creativity and effectiveness thrive.
Lomas stated about his appointment, “It has always been a privilege to work at DDB, and it is a great honor to take on this role. DDB has always been where brilliant, unpretentious people turn up each day to apply their creativity to solving problems. The problems and solutions change, but that culture doesn’t. I love what this network is capable of when it comes together, as demonstrated this year at Cannes, and Alex and I are here to ensure that spirit continues and the network keeps evolving to attract the most ambitious talent and clients.”
O’Halloran, who has been a leader within the DDB network for nearly four decades, took over the role of Global CEO in 2020. Under his leadership, DDB achieved significant recognition, including winning the 2023 Network of the Year at Cannes, Network of the Year for the past three years at D&AD, and Network of the Year at Effie US and Latina.
Reflecting on his tenure, O’Halloran shared, “It has been my honor to lead DDB over the past four years. The talent across our regions is incredible, and together we’ve been able to produce work that has achieved transformative results for our clients and has been awarded as some of the best creativity in the world. As part of this orchestrated succession plan, there is no doubt in my mind Alex will continue to lead the DDB network to new heights. I look forward to working in a Chairman’s capacity with Alex and Glen as they partner in leading the way forward with their global leadership team.”
The changes in leadership mark a pivotal moment for DDB Worldwide as it looks to build on its creative legacy and continue delivering innovative solutions for its clients on a global scale.
Reel 360 News wishes Alex and Glen the best of luck.
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