Ogilvy has named Mick McCabe as its new global chief strategy officer, succeeding Ben Richards a role filled by him for over 11 years.
Currently chief strategy officer at Publicis Groupe, McCabe will take the Ogilvy role that has been unoccupied for over eight months.
During McCabe’s time at Publicis he worked on some of the advertising group’s biggest accounts, including Allstate, Bank of America, CVS, Heineken, Samsung, Walmart, Altoids, BMW, Nintendo, Ikea, and McDonald’s.
In his new position, he will be responsible for delivering creative solutions for new and prospective clients and overseeing the company’s strategy across 131 offices in 93 countries.
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“We are thrilled that a global talent with Mick’s rich experience is joining our team,”Ogilvy global chief executive officer Andy Main said.
“Mick is a thinker and proven leader who exemplifies how we want Ogilvy to succeed—by blending strategy, creativity, and technology to create impact and growth for us and our clients.”
McCabe added: “I am thrilled to be joining Ogilvy at this moment, where the stars are aligning for the agency on all fronts: strong new business momentum, unrivaled global talent, and a proven ability to flex its diverse strategic and creative muscle on a global stage.”
Ogilvy Global President and CEO North America, Devika Bulchandani concludes: “Mick’s expertise, instincts, and track record of delivering creative solutions to complex problems will be an incredible asset to our people and clients alike.”
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