Omnicom Advertising announced the retirement of Troy Ruhanen as president and CEO, effective immediately, following his more than two decades of leadership at the division. Ruhanen’s departure comes after the successful integration of Omnicom Advertising following the merger of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) and Interpublic Group. The division, which employs over 20,000 people globally, has recently expanded its client roster to include Subway, American Express, and BBVA, while its three creative networks ranked in the top 10 at Cannes Lions this year. Ruhanen cited the completion of the integration as the right moment for his retirement, stating, ‘It has been the privilege of a lifetime to work alongside some of the most talented people in our industry.’
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Helena Vásquez · Business Desk · 17 Sept 2026 · 14:20 · 1 min read
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