Ad Agency Ogilvy Appoints Chris Beresford-Hill of TBWA New York as President of Advertising in North America
Chris Beresford-Hill, a renowned industry figure with a four-year tenure as Chief Creative Officer at TBWA\Chiat\Day N.Y., has embarked on a new chapter in his career by joining Ogilvy. Beresford-Hill's appointment as the President of Advertising for North America marks a significant addition to Ogilvy's leadership team.
The move to Ogilvy signifies a fresh start for Beresford-Hill, who previously served as the Chief Creative Officer at TBWA\Chiat\Day N.Y. The new role will see him overseeing the creative and operational aspects of Ogilvy's North America advertising business. His tenure at TBWA\Chiat\Day N.Y. concluded with his transition to Ogilvy, which is now his workplace.
Ogilvy's leadership structure includes Devika Bulchandani as the Global CEO, responsible for the overall agency and its strategic vision. Bulchandani, who joined Ogilvy in November 2020, will oversee Beresford-Hill's work along with Liz Taylor, the agency's Chief Creative Officer.
Liz Taylor, who has been named the World's Most Awarded Chief Creative Officer, will likely have Advertising under her direction, given her expertise in the creative field. Taylor's role primarily relates to the Advertising unit and overall creative strategy.
Apart from Advertising, Ogilvy's business units include Public Relations, Experience, Health, and Growth & Innovation. The specific executive leads for these units have not been named in the available information, but CEO Devika Bulchandani oversees the global leadership team covering all units.
Recently, Ogilvy welcomed a new CFO, Ann, who will focus on financial leadership and driving client value across all business units, including Growth & Innovation.
While the exact role of Chris Beresford-Hill within Ogilvy's leadership is not explicitly detailed in the current data, his background in advertising makes him a valuable asset to the agency's North America advertising business. Beresford-Hill will officially begin with Ogilvy in January.
The appointment of Chris Beresford-Hill, a seasoned advertising professional, as the President of Advertising for North America signifies a strategic growth move for Ogilvy's business careers. With his skillset, Beresfor-Hill's role will not only contribute to the creative and operational aspects of the advertising unit but also aid in driving client value, aligning with the financial goals of the agency, especially under the new CFO, Ann.
