Europe, Middle East and Africa Leadership Strength

As CEO of Omnicom Media Group (OMG) for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) since 2005, Colin is ultimately responsible for the success across the region of the media communications and services networks OMD, PHD and M2M, as well as strategic business units Fuse and BrandScience. Leading over 5,000 people in 54 markets to deliver outstanding client results, Colin has driven Omnicom Media Group to its premiere regional position. Colin joined OMG in 2001 as CEO of OMD for the EMEA region.

In 1990, Colin co-founded Manning Gottlieb Media (MGM), driving it to become one of London’s leading and most innovative media operations, handling such iconic brands as Nike, Virgin, PlayStation, Apple and Sony Music. MGM became a part of OMG in 1997.

In 1984, he joined CIA Billett as Senior Non-Broadcast Planner/Buyer before becoming Head of Planning and Director of Non-Broadcast Media. Colin began his career in media at Time Buying Services in 1979.

Colin is based in London.