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Omnicom names Jordan Farnam chief accounting officer

Jordan Farnam previously held roles at Consumer Edge and Spotify and served at PricewaterhouseCoopers, with an emphasis on technology and media multinational clients.

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Omnicom Group Inc. said Andrew Castellaneta retired as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective October 1, 2026, after more than 25 years with the company. He will remain an employee for a period of time to facilitate the transition. The board appointed Jordan Farnam as Vice President, Global Financial Reporting and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. Farnam joined Omnicom in January 2024 as Vice President, Global Financial Reporting.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Omnicom tenure More than 25 years Andrew Castellaneta's career at Omnicom before retirement
Jordan Farnam's age 44 years At the time of his appointment
Joined Omnicom January 2024 Jordan Farnam joined as Vice President, Global Financial Reporting
Consumer Edge role 2022 to 2024 Jordan Farnam served as Corporate Controller
Spotify role 2020 to 2022 Jordan Farnam served as Director, Technical Accounting
Chief Accounting Officer financial
"Vice President, Global Financial Reporting and Chief Accounting Officer"
A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.
Corporate Controller financial
"served as the Corporate Controller for Consumer Edge LLC"
technical accounting financial
"Director, Technical Accounting for Spotify USA Inc."
Technical accounting covers the detailed, rule-based choices and calculations companies make when preparing financial reports—things like how to record complex deals, estimate asset values, recognize revenue, or disclose risks. It matters to investors because these behind-the-scenes decisions can change reported profits, assets, or debt level much like using different lenses alters a photograph, affecting how a business’s health and trends are seen and compared over time.

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Who is Omnicom's new chief accounting officer?

Jordan Farnam was appointed Omnicom's Vice President, Global Financial Reporting and Chief Accounting Officer effective October 1, 2026. He joined the company in January 2024 as Vice President, Global Financial Reporting.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

Form 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2026 

 

 

 

OMNICOM GROUP INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

New York   1-10551   13-1514814
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 

(Commission

File Number)

  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

280 Park Avenue, New York, NY   10017
(Address of principal executive office)   (Zip Code)

 

(212) 415-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

  

Title of each class   Trading
Symbol(s)
  Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.15 per share   OMC   New York Stock Exchange
0.800% Senior Notes due 2027   OMC/27   New York Stock Exchange
1.400% Senior Notes due 2031   OMC/31   New York Stock Exchange
3.700% Senior Notes due 2032   OMC/32   New York Stock Exchange
2.250% Senior Notes due 2033   OMC/33   New York Stock Exchange
3.850% Senior Notes due 2034   OMC/34   New York Stock Exchange

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

☐ Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On October 1, 2026, after a distinguished career including more than 25 years at Omnicom Group Inc. (the “Company”), Andrew Castellaneta retired from his role as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Castellaneta will remain an employee of the Company for a period of time to facilitate a smooth transition. Mr. Castellaneta’s retirement is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

On October 1, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors appointed Jordan Farnam as Vice President, Global Financial Reporting and Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately.

 

Mr. Farnam, age 44, joined the Company in January 2024 as Vice President, Global Financial Reporting. Prior to joining the Company, he served as the Corporate Controller for Consumer Edge LLC from 2022 to 2024 and Director, Technical Accounting for Spotify USA Inc. from 2020 to 2022. Mr. Farnam previously served in various roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, including as Assurance Director, with an emphasis on serving technology and media multi-national clients in the U.S. and Finland.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  OMNICOM GROUP INC.
     
Date: October 6, 2026 By: /s/ Louis F. Januzzi
  Name:  Louis F. Januzzi
  Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

 

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