Ogilvy Australia searching for new CEO after David Fox promoted

January 20, 2021 6:08

WPP agency Ogilvy Australia is on the lookout for a new CEO after it was announced that David Fox has been promoted to the role of CEO for the Middle East and North Africa region, effective 1 March 2021.

Fox has been CEO of Ogilvy Australia since 2014 and for a short time also held the role of WPP AUNZ chief transformation officer, a position that lasted from April 2018 to February 2020, according to Fox’s LinkedIn profile.

“Leading Ogilvy Australia has been amazing, working with exceptionally talented people and fantastic clients,” Fox said in a statement. “Together with my team we have always strived for ambitious outcomes for both our clients and the Ogilvy brand and nothing is more important to me than knowing Ogilvy Australia is in a very strong position. I want to especially thank my team, they are outstanding and I am confident the agency will continue to thrive under new leadership.”

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