Aimee Buchanan named new CEO of OMD

Alex Hayes

October 17, 2016 7:50

Media agency OMD has named Aimee Buchanan as its new CEO, replacing Peter Horgan who stepped up to lead the wider Omnicom group earlier this year.

New CEO: Aimee Buchanan

Buchanan had been the internal favourite for the role, having been managing director of the Sydney agency for the last two and a half years.

Horgan said in a statement: “Aimee’s capability and dedication has been fundamental to the growth and success of OMD Sydney over the last five years.

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Alex Hayes worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017 in roles including editor and head of Mumbrella Bespoke.

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Aimee Buchanan OMD Omincom Peter Horgan

2 COMMENTS

Tom Rice 17 Oct 16

Great news. Well done Aimee. Good to see OMD practising what they preach in terms of gender diversity. Unlike some others…

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Anonymous 17 Oct 16

Great to see another talented smart woman taking the reins at a major media agency. Congrats Aimee.

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