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Omnicom Media names new global brand president for OMD.

What happened

Omnicom hires Ellen Griffin as chief growth and solutions officer.

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marketing-interactive.comMar 18, 2026

Omnicom Media names new global brand president for OMD.

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Omnicom Media names new global brand president for OMD. Omnicom Media has appointed Ellen Griffin (pictured) as global brand president of its media agency network, OMD, succeeding George Manas, who has moved to Omnicom as chief growth and solutions officer. In her new role, which takes effect immediately, she will oversee strategy, capabilities and service solutions for the agency globally, ensuring markets are equipped with the tools, talent and technology needed to drive growth for clients, the business and its people. The role of global brand president is a newly introduced title across Omnicom Media agencies following the group's acquisition of IPG, replacing what was previously known as the global CEO position. According to Florian Adamski, CEO, Omnicom Media, the leadership appointment reflects the network's focus on placing practitioner-leaders in senior roles across its agencies. "George has been an exceptional steward of the OMD brand over the past four years," Adamski said, noting that during Manas' tenure the network strengthened its position as a leading media agency globally. Griffin joined OMD in 2018 as global innovation director and has since played a key role in evolving the agency's operating model, talent strategy and capabilities to address the changing needs of modern marketers. She later moved into the role of global chief client solutions officer...

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Executive hire

What this signalsA new leader often reviews the tools the team uses.

Person
Ellen Griffinchief growth and solutions officer

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  • Ellen Griffinchief growth and solutions officer · Named in the story

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  • marketing
  • sales

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Detected
Mar 18, 2026
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