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Josh Krichefski

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Josh Krichefski is President, EMEA at PMG (from October 2025), leading the agency's growth across the region from its London office. He was previously Global CEO of GroupM EMEA — overseeing 17,000 people and $22bn in media billings — and earlier CEO of MediaCom.

Last updated May 30, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
President, EMEA
Company
PMG
Based
London, United Kingdom
Boards
1
Connections
5
Years in industry
25 years

Bio

Josh Krichefski is President, EMEA at PMG (from October 2025), leading the agency's growth across the region from its London office. He was previously Global CEO of GroupM EMEA — overseeing 17,000 people and $22bn in media billings — and earlier CEO of MediaCom.

Career

  • CEO, EMEA

    GroupM · prior

  • Global CEO

    MediaCom · prior

Board memberships

Advertising Association (involvement reported)

Expertise & education

Expertise

Media Investment StrategyProgrammatic AdvertisingDigital TransformationData-Driven Media PlanningPrivacy and Identity in AdvertisingAgency Operations and P&L ManagementAddressable MediaMedia Transparency

Education

  • Degree details not publicly confirmed

Speaking topics

The future of media investment and programmatic buyingPrivacy, identity, and the post-cookie advertising ecosystemDiversity, equity, and inclusion in advertisingMental health and wellbeing in the workplaceDigital transformation of media agenciesResponsible and transparent media buying

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed CEO of GroupM EMEA, overseeing the largest media buying group in the region representing hundreds of billions in media spend
  • Led MediaCom UK to become one of the UK's most awarded and commercially successful media agencies during his tenure as CEO
  • Prominent advocate for mental health awareness and DE&I initiatives within the UK advertising industry
  • Guided GroupM EMEA's strategic response to major industry disruptions including GDPR, cookie deprecation, and the shift to streaming and addressable TV

Awards

Campaign Media Week Awards recognition (multiple years via MediaCom UK)Listed among Campaign's most influential figures in UK media (multiple years)
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