Ogilvy appoints Ann Garreaud as their new Global Chief Financial Officer
**Ogilvy Appoints Ann Garreaud as Global Chief Financial Officer**
Ann Garreaud has taken on a new role at Ogilvy as its Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO), based in New York. In this position, she will oversee all financial and commercial operations across Ogilvy’s global network and serve as a member of WPP’s finance leadership team.
Garreaud's mandate includes driving Ogilvy’s commercial strategy, delivering client value, and leading the agency towards its next phase of growth. With her appointment, Ogilvy aims to strengthen its commercial leadership and streamline oversight within WPP’s agency network.
The experienced executive, who previously held the position of executive vice president at Publicis Groupe, brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic leadership to her new role. Her 25 years of experience at Publicis Groupe, including leadership roles in global client finance, Publicis Health, Publicis Worldwide, and joint ventures, will be instrumental in bringing innovative thinking to Ogilvy’s financial and commercial models.
Garreaud is renowned for her client-focused approach, with a leadership philosophy that places clients at the heart of financial and commercial operations. Her aim is to enhance global client partnerships and drive value.
Under the new organisational structure, Grey, another WPP-owned agency, will now report its financial results through Ogilvy instead of directly to WPP. This change, which took effect in May 2025, is a shift in financial reporting lines and not a merger; Grey remains an independent agency operationally. As Ogilvy CFO, Garreaud will oversee Grey’s financial operations, but the agency’s creative and business teams will continue to operate as a standalone brand.
Ann Garreaud expressed her excitement and honour at joining Ogilvy, citing the iconic brand's ability to use creativity as a business driver as a key draw. She is committed to contributing to Ogilvy’s next phase of growth and is looking forward to driving sustained growth and delivering exceptional value and innovative solutions for clients worldwide.
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- As the new Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Ogilvy, Ann Garreaud aims to lead the agency towards its next phase of growth, driving commercial strategy and client value.
- With her appointment, Ogilvy's business careers are set to be reinforced with the strategic leadership and wealth of knowledge that Ann Garreaud brings from her 25-year tenure in the finance and industry sector at Publicis Groupe.
- Ann Garreaud's focus on enhancing global client partnerships and increasing value is expected to contribute significantly to Ogilvy's finance and business industries, underlining her commitment to growth and innovation.
