Ogilvy has appointed Ann Garreaud as its new Global Chief Financial Officer. Garreaud joins from Publicis Groupe, where she spent 25 years in various senior financial roles. She will be responsible for all financial and commercial operations across Ogilvy’s global network and will also be a member of WPP’s finance leadership team.
Most recently, Garreaud led financial and commercial operations for Publicis Groupe's Global Client Practice. Prior to that, she held global CFO roles within Publicis Health and Publicis Worldwide. She also previously served as the U.S. CFO for the joint ventures between Y&R and Dentsu. Garreaud holds a BA from Lehigh University and an MBA from the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University.
Devika Bulchandani, Global CEO of Ogilvy, said: “Ann is an exceptional strategic leader, relentlessly focused on delivering client value and driving sustained growth. Her experience transforming financial and commercial operations by putting clients at the heart will bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to our team, reinforcing Ogilvy's commitment to strengthening our commercial strategy and enhancing our global client partnerships.”
Ann Garreaud said: "I am incredibly excited and honoured to join Ogilvy, a company I have long admired for its iconic brand and exceptional ability to use creativity as a business driver. Contributing to Ogilvy's next phase of growth with this talented global team is truly energising. I am committed to leveraging my experience to ensure we continue delivering exceptional value and innovative solutions for our clients worldwide.”
Garreaud replaces Stacey Ryan-Cornelius, who was recently named Global Chief Financial Officer at Burson. Bulchandani added: "I want to personally thank Stacey for her invaluable partnership and countless contributions over the past two decades, especially her five years as our CFO. She has been a fearless champion of our people and culture, ensuring Ogilvy remains a beacon within WPP and the industry. She will forever be a part of Ogilvy’s team.”
