PHD Worldwide picks Philippa Brown as CEO

Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has named Philippa Brown CEO of PHD Worldwide. Brown joins PHD from her role as CEO of OMG UK, succeeding Mike Cooper who was recently named group CEO, Omnicom Media Group APAC and EMEA. Brown’s appointment is effective 1 July 2019.  She will be based in London, reporting to OMG chairman and CEO, Daryl Simm.Since joining OMG in 2007, Brown has been a key player in every OMG UK milestone over the past decade, according to the company. These milestones include the UK launch of OMG’s agency network Hearts & Science, PHD’s emergence as one of the UK’s most awarded and competitive agencies, and the expansion of OMD UK and Manning Gottlieb OMD.Prior to joining OMG, Brown spent 10 years at IPC Media, rising to board director. Her previous experience also includes stints at DMB&B and BBH.  She is known across the industry for her skill in building enduring client relationships as well as her commitment to creating a learning culture that attracts and retains talent.“Over the past decade, PHD has become one of the most respected agency networks in the industry. Its growth, thought leadership and award-winning work is a testament to Cooper’s leadership, and the combined contributions of our many talented people all around the world. My job is to now build on the great success that has already been achieved,” said Brown.“Brown is a proven leader and a natural fit to lead PHD globally. As CEO of OMG UK, she has worked closely with Cooper in the original positioning of PHD as a global network, and has been heavily involved in PHD’s international client successes.  She has singular insight into PHD’s culture, the expectations that clients have of the agency, and the ongoing transformation required for success,” said Simm.