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Julian Porras

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Julian Porras is a senior media and advertising executive who assumed the role of CEO, LATAM at Omnicom Media Group in 2026, overseeing the group's portfolio of media agencies — including OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science — across Latin America. In this capacity, he is responsible for driving integrated media strategy, digital transformation, and AdTech adoption across a region characterized by rapid growth in programmatic advertising, connected TV, and data-driven marketing. Prior to his current role, Porras built a distinguished career within the Omnicom ecosystem, most notably serving as CEO of OMD Colombia and later in broader regional leadership capacities. His tenure at OMD was marked by a focus on performance media, audience intelligence, and the integration of advanced analytics into media planning and buying. He has been a consistent advocate for elevating the sophistication of media investment in Latin American markets. Porras is recognized within the LATAM AdTech and media community as a leader who bridges global best practices with the nuanced realities of emerging markets. His work has contributed to the professionalization of programmatic buying, data strategy, and client-centric media solutions across the region.

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

Role
CEO, LATAM
Based
Bogotá, Colombia
Connections
2
Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Julian Porras is a senior media and advertising executive who assumed the role of CEO, LATAM at Omnicom Media Group in 2026, overseeing the group's portfolio of media agencies — including OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science — across Latin America. In this capacity, he is responsible for driving integrated media strategy, digital transformation, and AdTech adoption across a region characterized by rapid growth in programmatic advertising, connected TV, and data-driven marketing. Prior to his current role, Porras built a distinguished career within the Omnicom ecosystem, most notably serving as CEO of OMD Colombia and later in broader regional leadership capacities. His tenure at OMD was marked by a focus on performance media, audience intelligence, and the integration of advanced analytics into media planning and buying. He has been a consistent advocate for elevating the sophistication of media investment in Latin American markets. Porras is recognized within the LATAM AdTech and media community as a leader who bridges global best practices with the nuanced realities of emerging markets. His work has contributed to the professionalization of programmatic buying, data strategy, and client-centric media solutions across the region.

Career

  • CEO

    OMD Colombia · 2018-2025

  • Managing Director

    OMD Colombia · 2014-2018

  • Senior Media Executive

    Omnicom Media Group LATAM · 2010-2014

Expertise & education

Expertise

Programmatic AdvertisingMedia StrategyDigital TransformationData-Driven MarketingConnected TV (CTV)Audience IntelligencePerformance MediaLATAM Media Markets

Education

  • Business Administration or Marketing, Universidad de los Andes (unconfirmed)

Speaking topics

Digital Media Transformation in Latin AmericaProgrammatic Advertising in Emerging MarketsData Strategy and Audience IntelligenceThe Future of Media in LATAM

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed CEO of Omnicom Media Group LATAM in 2026, overseeing OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science across the region
  • Led OMD Colombia to become one of the most recognized media agencies in the country during his tenure as CEO
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