Accounting expert Ann Garreaud appointed as Ogilvy's worldwide Chief Financial Officer
Ogilvy Appoints Ann Garreaud as Global Chief Financial Officer
Ogilvy, the renowned global advertising agency, has appointed Ann Garreaud as its new Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Garreaud will oversee all financial and commercial operations across Ogilvy's global network and serve on WPP's finance leadership team.
Garreaud brings a wealth of experience to Ogilvy, having spent 25 years at Publicis Groupe. She held the position of Executive Vice President and was responsible for global client finance and business solutions. She also held Chief Financial Officer roles for Publicis Health and Publicis Worldwide, as well as serving as the U.S. CFO for a joint venture between Y&R and Dentsu.
One of the key changes under Garreaud's oversight will be the financial reporting of the creative agency, Grey. While Grey remains an independent agency, its financial reporting has been moved to Ogilvy following a structural change by WPP in May. This change does not constitute a merger, but rather a reorganisation of financial reporting. Grey will continue to operate as a stand-alone agency, but its financial operations will now fall under Garreaud's purview.
Devika Bulchandani, global CEO of Ogilvy, stated that Garreaud is an exceptional strategic leader. She is excited and honored to join Ogilvy, a company she has long admired. Bulchandani believes that Garreaud's focus on delivering client value and driving sustained growth will be invaluable to Ogilvy's continued success.
Garreaud is committed to leveraging her experience to ensure that Ogilvy continues delivering exceptional value and innovative solutions for clients worldwide. She holds a BA from Lehigh University and an MBA from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.
With Garreaud's appointment, Ogilvy strengthens its leadership team and positions itself for continued growth and success in the global advertising industry.
[1] WPP restructures financial reporting for Ogilvy and Grey [2] Ann Garreaud appointed as Ogilvy's Global CFO [3] Ann Garreaud's career highlights
- As part of the recent restructuring by WPP, Ogilvy and Grey's financial reporting will now be consolidated under Ann Garreaud's leadership as Ogilvy's Global CFO.
- Ann Garreaud's impressive career history includes serving as Executive Vice President at Publicis Groupe, CFO for Publicis Health, Publicis Worldwide, and a U.S. CFO for a joint venture between Y&R and Dentsu.
- Ann Garreaud's appointment as Ogilvy's Global CFO is expected to strengthen the company's leadership team, positioning Ogilvy for continued growth andsuccess in the global advertising industry.
