Omnicom appoints Gemma Teeling as chief client officer
Omnicom Media Ireland has announced three key appointments, including the promotion of Gemma Teeling to chief client officer.
Teeling was most recently managing director of subsidiary PHD and a member of the Onnicom board.
As chief client officer, Teeling will be responsible for ensuring the quality of output across the business and work with individual agency leadership to optimise talent.
“'I knew PHD was a special place from the day I joined in 2014. The clear focus on strategy and effectiveness shone through from the global network and in the Irish offering, even when we were a much smaller agency," said Teeling.
"Contributing to the incredible growth of PHD Ireland as Managing Director has been the highlight of my career. In my role as Omnicom Media Board Director, I've always been impressed by the standard of work delivered by OMD for their clients.
"In my new role as CCO I look forward to taking an active role in our delivery for the amazing local and global brands in the OMD portfolio whilst continuing to support our PHD clients."
Sinéad Manly, currently head of client and growth for Omnicom Media Ireland, will replace her as managing director of PHD.
Manly joined PHD eight years ago after working client-side with Mondelez, and during her time with the group, she has led major clients and helped to develop agency talent.
“I am proud to step into the role of Managing Director at PHD. Over the past eight years with the agency - and prior to that as a client during my time at Mondelez – I have witnessed first-hand the talent, ambition, and collaborative spirit that set PHD apart," said Manly.
"This is a truly exciting moment for us, with a brilliant portfolio of clients and strong momentum in new business. But above all, it is our people and the culture we have built together that matter most to me. I am eager to build on that foundation and continue to support our teams and clients in achieving great things.”
Fiona Field has decided to step down as managing director of OMD, and she will be succeeded by Susan Daly.
Daly started her career with the Irish Times and has been with Omnicom for 15 years, beginning on the account management team and working with some of the group's largest clients before being made strategy director for OMD.
She was later promoted to the role of group head of marketing data intelligence with responsibility for Omnicom's data analytics operation.
“I am truly thrilled to begin this new chapter as Managing Director of OMD Ireland—a place where I started my agency career over 15 years ago," said Daly.
"It’s both humbling and inspiring to now lead an agency that has shaped so much of my professional journey. I am grateful for the trust and support of our talented team and ambitious clients, whose passion and partnership have been at the heart of our success.
"I look forward to building on these relationships and partnering with our clients to drive brilliant outcomes together."
Commenting on the appointments, Omnicom CEO Jason Nebenzahl said: “Today is one of the good days when you are fortunate enough to lead a business.
"To be able to promote exceptional talent from within is what every business aspires to be able to do. When you are able to have people whose intellect and endeavour make you excited to work with them every day, it energises you coming into work.
Jason Nebenzahl, CEO of Omnicom Media Ireland.
"Setting our business up, structurally, culturally and strategically for the long-term, makes me truly excited for the future of our business.
"It is a dynamic time for Omnicom Media in Ireland and these appointments, alongside our existing leadership team, set us up to deliver for both our clients and for our own ambition as a business.”
Photo: (l-r) Susan Daly, Gemma Teeling and Sinéad Manly. (Pic: Supplied)
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