Peter Horgan, after 21 years with Omnicom Media Group, is stepping down as CEO – Australia and New Zealand.
A search for his successor is underway.
He will stay in the role until mid-2025 and become chair once the new CEO is identified.
Horgan’s OMG career has included 15 years as CEO, firstly across OMD Australia before being appointed to lead OMG Australia and New Zealand in 2016.
“It has been a privilege to lead the exceptional OMG teams across Australia and New Zealand, and I thank you all," he said.
"Nothing is forever, and I’m grateful to Tony for supporting my next chapter. My focus now is to set up OMG for ongoing success.”
Horgan represented OMG in the industry throughout his 10-year tenure as chair of the Media Federation of Australia.
As CEO, Horgan’s efforts included driving transparent business practices and forging long-term relationships with blue chip advertisers on the back of successful client outcomes and talent retention.
Tony Harradine, CEO, Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific said "Horgs" played a key role in elevating OMG’s competitive edge.
"This transition marks a natural evolution of his commitment to the continued success of our organisation," Harradine said.
"At OMG, we are dedicated to support our leaders in their long-term succession planning strategy. As such, over the last few months, Horgs and I have been working closely to identify the best leadership succession for our Australian and New Zealand businesses.
"We have taken a deliberate approach to ensure the individual aligns with OMG's values, business ambitions, and possesses the vision to advance our Agency as a Platform proposition.”
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