STOCK TITAN

Omnicom PR Group Taps Matt Stafford as PR Group's President, International

Rhea-AI Impact
(Low)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags

Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) has appointed Matt Stafford as President, International, effective November 18, 2024. Stafford, a communications industry veteran, will initially be based in Hong Kong before transitioning to the UK in 2025. He will report to OPRG CEO Chris Foster and focus on driving growth in APAC and EMEA regions.

Stafford brings extensive experience, having previously served as Asia-Pacific President and Global President, Practices & Sectors at BCW, as well as holding positions in the Australian government. His appointment is part of OPRG's strategy to strengthen its presence in the APAC region and add to the company's momentum.

Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) ha nominato Matt Stafford come Presidente, Internazionale, con effetto dal 18 novembre 2024. Stafford, veterano del settore della comunicazione, sarà inizialmente basato a Hong Kong prima di trasferirsi nel Regno Unito nel 2025. Riporterà al CEO di OPRG, Chris Foster, e si concentrerà su promuovere la crescita nelle regioni APAC ed EMEA.

Stafford porta con sé una vasta esperienza, avendo precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di Presidente dell'Asia-Pacifico e Presidente Globale, Pratiche e Settori in BCW, oltre a occupare posizioni nel governo australiano. La sua nomina fa parte della strategia di OPRG per rafforzare la sua presenza nella regione APAC e contribuire al slancio dell'azienda.

Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) ha nombrado a Matt Stafford como Presidente, Internacional, con efecto a partir del 18 de noviembre de 2024. Stafford, un veterano de la industria de las comunicaciones, estará inicialmente basado en Hong Kong antes de trasladarse al Reino Unido en 2025. Reportará al CEO de OPRG, Chris Foster, y se enfocará en impulsar el crecimiento en las regiones de APAC y EMEA.

Stafford aporta una amplia experiencia, habiendo ocupado previamente el cargo de Presidente de Asia-Pacífico y Presidente Global de Prácticas y Sectores en BCW, así como haber tenido posiciones en el gobierno australiano. Su nombramiento es parte de la estrategia de OPRG para fortalecer su presencia en la región de APAC y sumar al impulso de la empresa.

Omnicom PR Group (OPRG)는 매트 스태퍼드를 국제 회장으로 임명했습니다, 2024년 11월 18일부터 효력이 발생합니다. 커뮤니케이션 업계의 베테랑인 스태퍼드는 2025년까지 초기에는 홍콩에 본사를 두고 그 후 영국으로 이전할 예정입니다. 그는 OPRG의 CEO인 크리스 포스터에게 보고하며, APAC 및 EMEA 지역의 성장을 주도하는 데 집중할 것입니다.

스태퍼드는 BCW에서 아시아-태평양 총괄 회장 및 글로벌 총괄, 실무 및 산업 부서를 역임한 경험이 풍부하며, 호주 정부에서도 직책을 맡은 바 있습니다. 그의 임명은 OPRG의 APAC 지역 내 존재감을 강화하는 전략의 일환이며, 회사의 모멘텀에 기여하고자 합니다.

Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) a nominé Matt Stafford en tant que Président, International, à compter du 18 novembre 2024. Stafford, vétéran de l'industrie des communications, sera initialement basé à Hong Kong avant de se transférer au Royaume-Uni en 2025. Il fera rapport au PDG d'OPRG, Chris Foster, et se concentrera sur la promotion de la croissance dans les régions APAC et EMEA.

Stafford apporte une vaste expérience, ayant précédemment occupé le poste de Président de l'Asie-Pacifique et de Président mondial des Pratiques et Secteurs au sein de BCW, tout en occupant également des fonctions dans le gouvernement australien. Sa nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'OPRG visant à renforcer sa présence dans la région APAC et à ajouter de l'élan à l'entreprise.

Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) hat Matt Stafford zum Präsidenten, International ernannt, der am 18. November 2024 in Kraft tritt. Stafford, ein erfahrener Veteran der Kommunikationsbranche, wird zunächst in Hongkong ansässig sein, bevor er 2025 in das Vereinigte Königreich wechselt. Er wird an den OPRG-CEO Chris Foster berichten und sich darauf konzentrieren, das Wachstum in den APAC- und EMEA-Regionen voranzutreiben.

Stafford bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen mit, da er zuvor Präsident der Asia-Pacific-Region sowie globaler Präsident für Praktiken und Sektoren bei BCW war und zudem Positionen in der australischen Regierung innehatte. Seine Ernennung ist Teil der Strategie von OPRG, um die Präsenz in der APAC-Region zu stärken und den Schwung des Unternehmens zu erhöhen.

Positive
  • Appointment of experienced industry veteran Matt Stafford as President, International
  • Strategic focus on growth in APAC and EMEA regions
  • Strengthening leadership in key markets with Stafford's appointment and Joanne Wong joining as APAC President of Fleishman Hillard
Negative
  • None.

Stafford will Focus on Key Catalysts for Growth in APAC and EMEA

NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) today announced the appointment of communications industry veteran, Matt Stafford, to the position of OPRG President, International, effective November 18, 2024. Stafford will be based in Hong Kong and report to OPRG Chief Executive Officer Chris Foster. 

Stafford will initially be based in Hong Kong and will transition to the UK in 2025. In this OPRG Corporate Role, he will partner with agency leadership in the region, including Joanne Wong who joined OPRG's largest agency Fleishman Hillard as APAC President earlier this year.  

Foster said, "I've wanted an even stronger OPRG in APAC for a while but it took time to determine the best way to organize the portfolio in the region. Further deepening the leadership bench with a client-focused, market-tested leader like Matt is going to add to our momentum. I'm looking forward to working with him again."

Stafford added, "I'm excited about the opportunity to join OPRG; I've long admired what Chris and the team have done in transforming the group and am eager to help drive growth against a few key areas." 

Previously, Stafford was Asia-Pacific President and Global President, Practices & Sectors, BCW, and former Cabinet Secretary for the Australian government. Matt also served as Director of Policy in the office of the Australian Prime Minister and as CEO of Greater China for Burson-Marsteller.

About Omnicom PR Group (OPRG)
Omnicom PR Group (OPRG) is the largest global network of communications and consulting agencies in the world. It is home to three of the top global PR agencies FleishmanHillard, Ketchum, Porter Novelli and more than a dozen specialist agencies in corporate and public affairs, political consulting and advertising, language strategy, global health strategy and organizational transformation. OPRG is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). www.TeamOPRG.com

Cision View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/omnicom-pr-group-taps-matt-stafford-as-pr-groups-president-international-302222423.html

SOURCE Omnicom Public Relations Group

FAQ

When will Matt Stafford start his role as OPRG President, International?

Matt Stafford will start his role as OPRG President, International on November 18, 2024.

Where will Matt Stafford be based in his new role at OPRG (OMC)?

Matt Stafford will initially be based in Hong Kong and will transition to the UK in 2025.

What are the key regions Matt Stafford will focus on in his role at OPRG?

Matt Stafford will focus on driving growth in the APAC (Asia-Pacific) and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) regions.

What was Matt Stafford's previous position before joining OPRG?

Before joining OPRG, Matt Stafford was Asia-Pacific President and Global President, Practices & Sectors at BCW.

Omnicom Group Inc.

NYSE:OMC

OMC Rankings

OMC Latest News

OMC Stock Data

19.78B
195.83M
1.11%
99.62%
6.08%
Advertising Agencies
Services-advertising Agencies
Link
United States of America
NEW YORK