Kathleen Saxton Joins Omnicom Group as Chief Marketing Officer

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Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) has appointed Kathleen Saxton as the new Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 1. Saxton, previously Managing Director EMEA at MediaLink, will oversee the marketing of Omnicom's solutions to global clients, enhancing its award-winning capabilities. Daryl Simm, President and COO, emphasized her marketing expertise in driving business results. Saxton has a robust background in marketing and consultancy, including co-founding Advertising Week Europe.

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• Appointment of Kathleen Saxton as CMO is expected to enhance marketing efforts.
• Saxton brings extensive experience and industry knowledge from MediaLink and other firms.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) today announced the appointment of Kathleen Saxton as Chief Marketing Officer, effective January 1. In this new position, Saxton will be responsible for marketing Omnicom's award-winning capabilities and its omni-channel solutions for global enterprise clients, building on the Company's success in this area. 

A highly experienced industry leader, Saxton joins from MediaLink, where she served as Managing Director EMEA, responsible for strategic consulting, agency selection, talent advisory, marketing and sales. She is also co-founder of Advertising Week Europe. Previously, she ran her own talent advisory firm, The Lighthouse, for a decade and held marketing positions at Sky Television, Saatchi and PHD.

"Kathleen steps into this role with a deep understanding of the solutions that modern global clients want in order to succeed in a transformed consumer world," said Daryl Simm, President and Chief Operating Officer of Omnicom Group. "Her proven marketing skills will elevate our incredible agency talent and our connected client solutions that achieve better business results."

"With its iconic and creative agency networks and future-looking disciplines, Omnicom has established itself as a leader for integrated client solutions," said Saxton. "I am eager to work alongside an incredible team to orchestrate its vast capabilities to best serve clients."

Saxton sits on the board of NSPCC Childline and is an active member of WACL (Women in Advertising and Communications Leadership). She is also a mentor for the UK government's Speakers For Schools program.

About Omnicom Group Inc.

Omnicom Group (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms offer services in advertising, strategic media planning and buying, precision marketing, commerce and brand consulting, experiential, customer relationship marketing (CRM), public relations, healthcare marketing and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 70 countries.

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SOURCE Omnicom Group Inc.

FAQ

Who is Kathleen Saxton and what is her role at Omnicom Group?

Kathleen Saxton is the newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Omnicom Group, effective January 1.

What experience does Kathleen Saxton have before joining Omnicom Group?

Before joining Omnicom, Saxton was Managing Director EMEA at MediaLink and has held various marketing roles throughout her career.

When does Kathleen Saxton start her position as CMO at Omnicom?

Kathleen Saxton's appointment as Chief Marketing Officer at Omnicom Group is effective January 1.

What will Kathleen Saxton's responsibilities be at Omnicom Group?

Saxton will be responsible for marketing Omnicom's capabilities and omni-channel solutions for global clients.

What is Omnicom Group's primary business focus?

Omnicom Group focuses on marketing and corporate communications, offering services in advertising, media planning, and brand consulting.