OUTFRONT Media Names Industry Veteran Nick Brien Interim CEO to Guide the Company's Next Chapter of Strategic Growth and Innovation
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) has appointed Nick Brien as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10, 2025. Brien, who currently serves on the company's Board of Directors, brings extensive industry experience from leadership roles at major advertising companies including Publicis, Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup, and IPG Mediabrands.
The appointment follows the retirement of Jeremy Male, who previously led the transformation of CBS Outdoor Americas into OUTFRONT Media and its successful IPO. Michael Dominguez has been named Chairman of the Board as of February 10, 2025.
As Interim CEO, Brien will work with the executive team while being considered alongside other candidates for the permanent role. CFO Matthew Siegel will take on expanded operational responsibilities during this transition. Brien aims to focus on enhancing out-of-home advertising's effectiveness, accelerating technological evolution, and building on the company's foundation of creativity and innovation.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) ha nominato Nick Brien come Amministratore Delegato ad interim, con effetto dal 10 febbraio 2025. Brien, che attualmente fa parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione dell'azienda, porta con sé una vasta esperienza nel settore, avendo ricoperto ruoli dirigenziali in importanti aziende pubblicitarie come Publicis, Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup e IPG Mediabrands.
La nomina arriva dopo il pensionamento di Jeremy Male, che ha precedentemente guidato la trasformazione di CBS Outdoor Americas in OUTFRONT Media e il suo riuscito IPO. Michael Dominguez è stato nominato Presidente del Consiglio a partire dal 10 febbraio 2025.
Come Amministratore Delegato ad interim, Brien lavorerà con il team esecutivo mentre verrà considerato insieme ad altri candidati per il ruolo permanente. Il CFO Matthew Siegel assumerà responsabilità operative ampliate durante questa transizione. Brien intende concentrarsi sull’aumento dell’efficacia della pubblicità out-of-home, accelerare l’evoluzione tecnologica e costruire sulla base di creatività e innovazione dell'azienda.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) ha nombrado a Nick Brien como Director Ejecutivo Interino, efectivo el 10 de febrero de 2025. Brien, quien actualmente forma parte de la Junta Directiva de la compañía, aporta una amplia experiencia en la industria desde roles de liderazgo en importantes empresas de publicidad, incluyendo Publicis, Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup e IPG Mediabrands.
El nombramiento sigue la jubilación de Jeremy Male, quien anteriormente lideró la transformación de CBS Outdoor Americas en OUTFRONT Media y su exitosa OPI. Michael Dominguez ha sido nombrado Presidente de la Junta a partir del 10 de febrero de 2025.
Como Director Ejecutivo Interino, Brien trabajará con el equipo ejecutivo mientras es considerado junto a otros candidatos para el rol permanente. El CFO Matthew Siegel asumirá responsabilidades operativas ampliadas durante esta transición. Brien tiene como objetivo centrarse en mejorar la efectividad de la publicidad exterior, acelerar la evolución tecnológica y construir sobre la base de creatividad e innovación de la empresa.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT)가 Nick Brien을 임시 CEO로 임명하였으며, 그 효력은 2025년 2월 10일부터 시작됩니다. Brien은 현재 회사 이사회에 재직 중이며, Publicis, Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup 및 IPG Mediabrands와 같은 주요 광고 회사에서의 리더십 역할로 폭넓은 산업 경험을 가지고 있습니다.
이번 임명은 CBS Outdoor Americas를 OUTFRONT Media로 변모시키고 성공적인 IPO를 이끌었던 Jeremy Male의 은퇴 이후 이루어졌습니다. Michael Dominguez는 2025년 2월 10일부터 이사회 의장으로 임명되었습니다.
임시 CEO로서 Brien은 영구적인 역할을 맡기 위해 다른 후보자들과 함께 고려되는 동안 운영팀과 협력할 것입니다. CFO인 Matthew Siegel은 이 전환 기간 동안 확대된 운영 책임을 맡게 됩니다. Brien은 옥외 광고의 효과를 향상시키고 기술 발전을 가속화하며 회사의 창의성과 혁신에 대한 기반을 다지는 데 집중할 계획입니다.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) a nommé Nick Brien en tant que PDG par intérim, effectif à partir du 10 février 2025. Brien, qui siège actuellement au conseil d'administration de l'entreprise, possède une vaste expérience dans le secteur, ayant occupé des postes de direction dans de grandes entreprises de publicité telles que Publicis, Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup et IPG Mediabrands.
Cette nomination fait suite au départ à la retraite de Jeremy Male, qui a précédemment dirigé la transformation de CBS Outdoor Americas en OUTFRONT Media et son introduction en bourse réussie. Michael Dominguez a été nommé président du conseil d'administration à partir du 10 février 2025.
En tant que PDG par intérim, Brien travaillera avec l'équipe exécutive tout en étant considéré avec d'autres candidats pour le rôle permanent. Le CFO Matthew Siegel assumera des responsabilités opérationnelles élargies pendant cette transition. Brien vise à se concentrer sur l'amélioration de l'efficacité de la publicité extérieure, à accélérer l'évolution technologique et à bâtir sur les fondations de créativité et d'innovation de l'entreprise.
OUTFRONT Media (NYSE: OUT) hat Nick Brien zum Interim-CEO ernannt, der am 10. Februar 2025 in Kraft tritt. Brien, der derzeit im Vorstand des Unternehmens sitzt, bringt umfangreiche Branchenerfahrung aus Führungspositionen bei großen Werbeunternehmen, darunter Publicis, Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup und IPG Mediabrands, mit.
Die Ernennung folgt auf den Ruhestand von Jeremy Male, der zuvor die Transformation von CBS Outdoor Americas in OUTFRONT Media und deren erfolgreichen Börsengang leitete. Michael Dominguez wurde ab dem 10. Februar 2025 zum Vorsitzenden des Vorstands ernannt.
Als Interim-CEO wird Brien mit dem Führungsteam zusammenarbeiten, während er parallel zu anderen Kandidaten für die permanente Position in Betracht gezogen wird. CFO Matthew Siegel wird während dieser Übergangszeit erweiterte operative Verantwortung übernehmen. Brien plant, die Effektivität der Außenwerbung zu verbessern, die technologische Entwicklung zu beschleunigen und auf dem kreativen und innovativen Fundament des Unternehmens aufzubauen.
- Appointment of experienced industry veteran with extensive leadership background in major advertising companies
- Continuity in leadership with Brien's existing board experience and knowledge of company operations
- CFO taking expanded operational responsibilities to strengthen leadership during transition
- Uncertainty during leadership transition with interim CEO appointment
- Potential disruption as company undergoes global search for permanent CEO
"Nick brings a perfect balance of marketing strategy, business acumen, and expertise in ad tech and digital innovation, making him the ideal leader for OUTFRONT during this important transition. When the Board initiated the search for new leadership, Nick stepped forward with a bold vision for the company. It was clear he could immediately step in as Interim CEO to spearhead an ambitious set of initiatives, driving continued momentum and progress in the company's transformation and growth," said Michael Dominguez, who was named Chairman of the Board as of February 10, 2025.
A seasoned Chief Executive Officer, Brien has held senior leadership positions at some of the world's most influential organizations, including advertising industry powerhouses Publicis, Dentsu, McCann Worldgroup, and IPG Mediabrands. He also comes to OUTFRONT with deep experience in ad technology from his time as CEO at Amobee. He successfully led these companies through periods of rapid expansion and change, redefining their influence on the global media landscape.
"The out-of-home medium is bold, impactful, and is quickly evolving into a significant digital channel. Our unmissable creative canvases spark conversations and enable advertisers to engage consumers in ways that drive superior campaign performance while building brand loyalty," said Mr. Brien. "By operating as a tech-enabled, data-driven, and ideas-led company, we have the opportunity to elevate OUTFRONT's strategic importance for brands and partners while unlocking new avenues for growth."
This leadership transition follows the previously announced retirement of Jeremy Male, who leaves behind a lasting legacy at OUTFRONT Media. Most notably, Male oversaw the transformation of CBS Outdoor Americas into OUTFRONT Media and led the company through a successful initial public offering. Under his leadership, OUTFRONT Media established itself as a leader in the out-of-home advertising industry, resulting in significant growth throughout his tenure.
As Interim CEO, Brien joins an industry-leading team renowned for their exceptional sales expertise, innovative design teams, and client-focused consultative approach. With his established relationships across the executive management team, Brien will work closely with leaders to ensure a seamless transition while the Board considers him alongside other candidates for the permanent role as part of a global search. To further strengthen the company's leadership during this pivotal period, Chief Financial Officer, Matthew Siegel, will take on expanded operational responsibilities.
Under Brien's leadership, the company is focused on amplifying the power of out-of-home to drive brand awareness and measurable performance, accelerating its technological evolution, and building on its strong foundation of creativity and innovation—all while continuing to deliver exceptional value to agencies, brands, key stakeholders, and stockholders.
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OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location, and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in
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