Post-IPG deal reshuffle sees Anathea Ruys exit UM, Douglas-Neal appointed CEO

February 3, 2026 8:22

Omnicom has parted ways with UM CEO Anathea Ruys, appointing Essencemediacom managing director and former PHD executive Stephanie Douglas-Neal as her replacement.

Ruys exits the agency just two months after the completion of Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG Mediabrands, following the departures of Omnicom Media Group Australia CEO Mark Coad and Asia-Pacific CEO Leigh Terry.

She joined UM four years ago from Carat in Los Angeles and also led Omnicom’s Fuse offering across the Asia-Pacific region during her tenure.

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Eleanor Dickinson

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