Omnicom names Susan Catalano as Chief People Officer

NEW YORK - Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), a global marketing and corporate communications holding company with a market capitalization of $14.9 billion and annual revenue of $15.8 billion, announced today that Susan Catalano has been appointed as Chief People Officer for the United States. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score, suggesting strong operational fundamentals. Catalano, who brings a wealth of global human resources experience, will lead the HR organization and operations across the U.S. and report directly to Omnicom’s Chairman and CEO, John Wren.

Catalano’s career includes significant roles in HR leadership, notably as Managing Partner, Chief People Officer & Chief Administrative Officer at WeWork, and a two-decade tenure at Citi as Managing Director, Senior Human Resources Officer & Global Head of Recruitment. Her expertise encompasses large-scale organizational change, talent management, and operational leadership.

John Wren expressed confidence in Catalano’s innovative HR strategies, which align with Omnicom’s evolving business needs. He anticipates her leadership will be instrumental in driving growth and reimagining the industry. Catalano herself is eager to enhance Omnicom’s foundation of talent and uphold its standard for excellence and creativity.

Omnicom, known for its data-inspired, creative marketing, and sales solutions, operates iconic agency brands with specialists focused on driving intelligent business outcomes. The company provides a spectrum of services including advertising, strategic media planning, precision marketing, and more to over 5,000 clients in upwards of 70 countries. Notably, the company has maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years, demonstrating remarkable financial stability. Currently trading below its Fair Value, Omnicom presents an interesting opportunity for investors. Discover more insights with InvestingPro’s comprehensive research report, covering 1,400+ top US stocks.

This announcement is based on a press release statement from Omnicom Group Inc.

In other recent news, Omnicom Group Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing mixed results. The company exceeded earnings per share (EPS) expectations with $1.70, surpassing the forecast of $1.66, but fell slightly short on revenue, posting $3.69 billion against the anticipated $3.72 billion. Despite this, Omnicom has declared a quarterly dividend of 70 cents per share, reflecting its commitment to shareholder value. UBS analyst Adam Berlin maintained a Buy rating on Omnicom but lowered the price target from $104 to $99 following the earnings report, highlighting robust growth in key segments like Media & Advertising and Precision Marketing. Omnicom announced a 3.4% organic revenue growth for the quarter, below the consensus estimate of 3.7%, and adjusted its annual guidance to a range of 2.5% to 4.5%. The company is also progressing with its acquisition of Interpublic, expected to close in the second half of 2025, which is anticipated to bring significant cost synergies. Additionally, Omnicom launched OmniAI to enhance its client-facing operations, indicating a strategic focus on integrating AI into its business model.

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