Ogilvy has appointed Ann Garreaud to the position of Global Chief Financial Officer.
Ogilvy Appoints Ann Garreaud as Global CFO
In a strategic move to strengthen its commercial strategy and enhance client partnerships, Ogilvy has appointed Ann Garreaud as its new Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Garreaud will oversee all financial and commercial operations across Ogilvy’s global network and serve as a member of WPP’s finance leadership team [1][2][3].
With over 25 years of experience, primarily from Publicis Groupe, Garreaud brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role. Her previous positions include Executive Vice President of Global Client Finance and Business Solutions at Publicis Groupe. Known for her ability to transform financial and commercial operations with a strong emphasis on client value and sustainable growth, Garreaud is relentlessly focused on delivering client value and driving sustained growth [1][2][3].
The appointment also impacts Ogilvy’s subsidiary agency, Grey. While Grey remains an independent, stand-alone agency, its reporting structure has been shifted to Ogilvy by WPP (the parent company) in May. Under Garreaud’s leadership, Grey’s financial operations will be overseen as well. However, it's important to note that this adjustment does not constitute a merger or operational integration; it's a realignment of financial reporting aimed at bringing financial and commercial efficiencies and closer strategic alignment between Ogilvy and Grey [1].
Based in New York, Garreaud admires Ogilvy for its iconic brand and exceptional ability to use creativity as a business driver. She is committed to ensuring that Ogilvy continues delivering exceptional value and innovative solutions for clients worldwide [1][2]. In her new role, she will be instrumental in driving Ogilvy’s next phase of growth and strengthening its client partnerships.
- Ann Garreaud brings over 25 years of experience, primarily from Publicis Groupe.
- Grey's reporting structure was moved to Ogilvy by WPP in May.
- At Publicis Groupe, Ann Garreaud held the position of executive vice president of global client finance and business solutions.
- The new structure does not constitute a merger, just a change in financial reporting.
[1] Ogilvy Press Release, "Ogilvy Appoints Ann Garreaud as Global Chief Financial Officer," [link to press release], accessed on [date]. [2] Adweek, "Ogilvy Names Ann Garreaud Global CFO," [link to article], accessed on [date]. [3] Campaign US, "Ogilvy Appoints Ann Garreaud as Global CFO," [link to article], accessed on [date].
Ann Garreaud, with her extensive 25-year experience primarily from Publicis Groupe, will oversee all financial and commercial operations across Ogilvy's global network as the new Global CFO. This move by Ogilvy also impacts Ogilvy's subsidiary agency, Grey, as its reporting structure was shifted to Ogilvy by WPP in May, under Garreaud's leadership. Although this adjustment does not constitute a merger or operational integration, it aims to bring financial and commercial efficiencies and closer strategic alignment between Ogilvy and Grey.
