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" International advertising agency, DDB Worldwide, designates Nikki Lamba as their inaugural Global Leader for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"

Joining a new venture, she makes her move following an 11-year commitment with the equality-oriented nonprofit organization, Catalyst.

Global advertising agency DDB Worldwide promotes Nikki Lamba to its initial Global Diversity,...
Global advertising agency DDB Worldwide promotes Nikki Lamba to its initial Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chief.

" International advertising agency, DDB Worldwide, designates Nikki Lamba as their inaugural Global Leader for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion"

In the world of advertising, changes at the top are not uncommon. Recently, there have been notable moves within DDB Worldwide and Omnicom, two major players in the industry.

Justin Thomas-Copeland, the CEO of DDB North America, has emphasised the importance of creativity and diversity to the success of his company. Thomas-Copeland is currently leading DDB North America, but the search for a new global Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at DDB Worldwide is ongoing, following the departure of Nikki Lamba.

Meanwhile, at Omnicom, the EEOC data released in July showed that executive management, mid-level managers, and those classified as "professionals" were 84.1%, 74.8%, and 70.1% white, respectively. This data comes after the departure of Tiffany R. Warren, who joined Sony Music Group following her departure from Omnicom.

Warren, a prominent figure in the diversity and inclusion space, previously served as the Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicom. Her departure in October was followed by the appointment of Nikki Lamba as the global head of diversity, equity, and inclusion at DDB Worldwide.

Lamba, who previously worked at Catalyst, a nonprofit that works with Fortune 500 C-Suites to build more equitable workplaces, will be taking on this new role at DDB Worldwide. Her appointment reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion, a value that Justin Thomas-Copeland has also emphasised for DDB North America.

As these changes unfold, both DDB Worldwide and Omnicom continue to navigate the complex landscape of diversity and inclusion in the advertising industry. The search for a new global Chief of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at DDB Worldwide is ongoing, and the impact of these changes will be closely watched in the coming months.

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