McCann Worldgroup Names Nicolina O'Rorke Global Chief Financial Officer

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On November 1, 2021, McCann Worldgroup announced the appointment of Nicolina O'Rorke as Global Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Gary Lee. O'Rorke brings extensive experience from her previous role at NBC Sports, where she secured a $500M partnership for sports betting. With a strong background in finance and corporate operations, she aims to enhance ROI measurement and growth strategies at McCann. Her accolades include recognition as a Game Changer by the Sports Business Journal and influence in multi-ethnic executive leadership.

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• Nicolina O'Rorke brings a strong financial background and experience in securing a $500M partnership at NBC Sports.
• Her diverse skills in corporate operations and investment banking are expected to drive growth at McCann Worldgroup.
• O'Rorke's leadership is anticipated to enhance strategies for measuring ROI in advertising.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- McCann Worldgroup today announced that Nicolina O'Rorke has been named Global Chief Financial Officer. O'Rorke steps into the role vacated by Gary Lee, who announced his retirement earlier this year and will serve in a transitional role over the next few months.

"Nicolina is a unique talent in every way," said Bill Kolb, Chairman and CEO, McCann Worldgroup. "She is a battle-tested CFO from a global media network who began her career in investment banking. Her professional skills are complemented by her personal skills—she empowers and raises up the teams around her, she tackles complex problems and sees opportunities that others do not, and she believes in the power of a tightly-connected network of talent to push an organization forward."

Kolb cited O'Rorke's extensive client-side and financial experience in his decision to recruit someone outside the advertising agency world into such a senior role. O'Rorke brings to McCann Worldgroup a diverse combination of best-in-class financial skills and senior corporate operations leadership experience. O'Rorke joins from NBC Sports, where she served as SVP, NBC Sports Enterprises and General Manager, Sports Betting and Gaming. In this role, she built out the company's presence in the sports betting space, including securing a $500M partnership to make PointsBet the Official Sports Betting Partner of NBC Sports. Previous to that role, she served as CFO, NBC Sports Regional Networks from 2015 to 2019, where she led strategy, business transformation and financial operations.

O'Rorke graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University and earned her MBA at Columbia University. She began her career as an investment banking analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston in New York.

"I am thrilled to be joining McCann Worldgroup, the most effective marketing solutions company, in a global role," said O'Rorke. "Advertising sits at the intersection of business strategy, consumer engagement and popular culture. I am excited by the opportunity to join this dynamic industry and help identify new ways to measure ROI and deliver growth."

O'Rorke joined NBC Sports from NBC News, where she served in a variety of senior finance roles since 2009, most recently as Chief Financial Officer, NBC News, from 2013 – 2015. There she oversaw finance for all NBC News broadcasts and platforms and was a key member of the leadership team. Prior to joining the News Group, O'Rorke served in various finance positions within the NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group, most notably working on the acquisition and integration of Oxygen Media.

Among the many accolades she has earned, O'Rorke was named a Game Changer in the 2019 Sports Business Journal awards issue and one of CableFax's Most Influential Multi-ethnic Executives.

ABOUT McCANN WORLDGROUP
McCann Worldgroup, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a creatively driven global marketing company whose professionals are united across 100+ countries by a single mission: To help brands earn a meaningful role in people's lives. McCann Worldgroup was named "Global Agency of The Year" by Adweek magazine, "Network of the Year" by the Cannes Lions, the world's most creatively-effective marketing services company by the Effie Awards (for three consecutive years), "Global Network of the Year" by Campaign Magazine and "Network of The Year" by The Webby Awards two years in a row. The network comprises McCann (advertising), MRM (science/technology/relationship marketing), Momentum Worldwide (total brand experience), McCann Health (professional/dtc communications), CRAFT (production), Weber Shandwick (public relations) and FutureBrand (consulting/design).

 

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FAQ

Who is the new Global Chief Financial Officer at McCann Worldgroup?

Nicolina O'Rorke has been appointed as the new Global Chief Financial Officer at McCann Worldgroup.

What experience does Nicolina O'Rorke bring to McCann Worldgroup?

O'Rorke has extensive experience in finance and corporate operations, previously working as SVP at NBC Sports.

What significant achievement did Nicolina O'Rorke have at NBC Sports?

She secured a $500M partnership, making PointsBet the Official Sports Betting Partner of NBC Sports.

When was Nicolina O'Rorke appointed as CFO?

Nicolina O'Rorke was appointed Global Chief Financial Officer on November 1, 2021.

What goals does Nicolina O'Rorke have at McCann Worldgroup?

She aims to identify new ways to measure ROI and drive growth in the advertising industry.