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Philippe Krakowsky

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Philippe Krakowsky serves as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer at Omnicom Group, one of the world's largest advertising and marketing services holding companies. He brings deep holding-company expertise to the role, having spent the prior decade and a half at Interpublic Group (IPG) in a succession of senior leadership positions spanning strategy, corporate development, talent, communications, and operations, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.

Last updated Jun 18, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
Co-President and Chief Operating Officer
Company
Omnicom Group
Based
New York, New York, United States
Boards
1
Connections
2
Years in industry
30 years

Bio

Philippe Krakowsky serves as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer at Omnicom Group, one of the world's largest advertising and marketing services holding companies. He brings deep holding-company expertise to the role, having spent the prior decade and a half at Interpublic Group (IPG) in a succession of senior leadership positions spanning strategy, corporate development, talent, communications, and operations, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.

Career

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Interpublic Group (IPG) · 2021-2025

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Interpublic Group (IPG) · 2019-2021

  • Chairman & CEO

    IPG Mediabrands · 2018-2019

  • Executive Vice President, Strategy & Talent

    Interpublic Group (IPG) · 2014-2018

  • Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications & Strategy

    Interpublic Group (IPG) · 2006-2014

Board memberships

Partnership for New York City

Expertise & education

Expertise

Holding Company OperationsCorporate StrategyMedia & Marketing ServicesMergers & AcquisitionsTalent & Organizational DevelopmentIntegrated Marketing CommunicationsAgency Network ManagementData-Driven Marketing

Education

  • BA, Yale University

Speaking topics

The future of advertising holding companiesData-driven marketing and identityTalent and organizational transformation in AdTechM&A strategy in the marketing services industryThe Omnicom-IPG merger and industry consolidation

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of Omnicom Group following the landmark Omnicom-IPG merger in 2025
  • Led Interpublic Group as CEO, overseeing the company's strategic positioning and eventual merger with Omnicom
  • Architected IPG's data and technology strategy, including the development of Acxiom-powered data capabilities following IPG's acquisition of Acxiom Marketing Solutions
  • Spent over 15 years in successive senior leadership roles at IPG spanning strategy, corporate development, talent, communications, and operations

Awards

Advertising Age Leading Women honoree (IPG era)
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