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Guy Marks is a senior global media executive who stepped into the role of Global Chief Client Success Officer at Omnicom Media in 2026, following a distinguished tenure as Global CEO of PHD, one of Omnicom's flagship media agency brands. In his current role, Marks is responsible for ensuring that Omnicom Media's clients receive integrated, high-quality service and outcomes across the group's full portfolio of agencies and capabilities, reflecting the industry's growing emphasis on client retention, satisfaction, and measurable business impact. As Global CEO of PHD, Marks led one of the world's most creatively recognized media agencies, overseeing its strategic direction, talent, and client relationships across a global network. PHD has long been distinguished by its thought leadership and planning philosophy, and Marks played a central role in evolving the agency's offer in an era of rapid digital transformation, data-driven media, and shifting client expectations. His leadership helped position PHD competitively against rival networks during a period of significant industry consolidation and technological change. Marks brings deep expertise in global media strategy, client leadership, and agency management, with a career spanning major holding company environments. His elevation to a group-level role at Omnicom Media signals the organization's commitment to placing client success at the heart of its operating model, a priority that has become increasingly critical as advertisers demand greater accountability, transparency, and business outcomes from their agency partners.

Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026

Role
Global Chief Client Success Officer
Company
Omnicom Media
Based
London, United Kingdom
Connections
2
Years in industry
25 years

Bio

Guy Marks is a senior global media executive who stepped into the role of Global Chief Client Success Officer at Omnicom Media in 2026, following a distinguished tenure as Global CEO of PHD, one of Omnicom's flagship media agency brands. In his current role, Marks is responsible for ensuring that Omnicom Media's clients receive integrated, high-quality service and outcomes across the group's full portfolio of agencies and capabilities, reflecting the industry's growing emphasis on client retention, satisfaction, and measurable business impact. As Global CEO of PHD, Marks led one of the world's most creatively recognized media agencies, overseeing its strategic direction, talent, and client relationships across a global network. PHD has long been distinguished by its thought leadership and planning philosophy, and Marks played a central role in evolving the agency's offer in an era of rapid digital transformation, data-driven media, and shifting client expectations. His leadership helped position PHD competitively against rival networks during a period of significant industry consolidation and technological change. Marks brings deep expertise in global media strategy, client leadership, and agency management, with a career spanning major holding company environments. His elevation to a group-level role at Omnicom Media signals the organization's commitment to placing client success at the heart of its operating model, a priority that has become increasingly critical as advertisers demand greater accountability, transparency, and business outcomes from their agency partners.

Career

  • Global CEO

    PHD · 2020-2025

  • Senior Leadership Roles

    PHD / Omnicom Media Group · prior to 2020

Expertise & education

Expertise

Global Media StrategyClient LeadershipAgency ManagementMedia Planning and BuyingData-Driven MarketingProgrammatic AdvertisingBrand and Performance MediaOrganizational Transformation

Speaking topics

The future of media agency modelsClient success and accountability in advertisingGlobal media strategy and transformationData-driven planning and creativity

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed Global Chief Client Success Officer at Omnicom Media in 2026, a newly elevated group-level role
  • Served as Global CEO of PHD, leading one of the world's most creatively recognized media agencies across its international network
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