McCann Promotes Andrés Ordóñez to Global Creative Role
The advertising firm elevates Andrés Ordóñez to the dual position of Global Chairman and Global Chief Creative Officer.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Advertising
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McCann has promoted Andrés Ordóñez to serve as Global Chairman and Global Chief Creative Officer. This transition occurs as McCann Global CEO Tyler Turnbull prepares to exit the company.
Why it matters
The change in leadership signals a structural shift within the advertising agency as it balances executive departures and internal restructuring. Andrés Ordóñez will now be responsible for overseeing creative standards and client business growth across the global network.
The agency elevated Andrés Ordóñez to a newly combined dual role that oversees both creative standards and client business growth. This move follows the scheduled departure of McCann Global CEO Tyler Turnbull.
The players
Andrés Ordóñez
He is the newly appointed Global Chairman and Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann.
Tyler Turnbull
He is the outgoing McCann Global CEO who is set to join WPP as CEO of its creative agency group.
Andrew Robertson
He is the current CEO of Omnicom Advertising who oversees the leadership at McCann.
Ida Rezvani
She serves as the President and Global Chief Client Officer at McCann.
Harjot Singh
He holds the position of Global Chief Strategy Officer at McCann.
The details
Andrés Ordóñez will report to Andrew Robertson, who recently succeeded Troy Ruhanen as CEO of Omnicom Advertising. Meanwhile, Tyler Turnbull is set to join WPP as the new CEO of its creative agency group.
Timeline
October 26, 2026: McCann promotes Andrés Ordóñez.
Early October 2026: Announcement regarding Tyler Turnbull leaving McCann.
Early 2027: Tyler Turnbull will join WPP.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition reflects ongoing efforts to streamline creative operations within global advertising networks. The shift highlights how agencies are reconfiguring executive teams to remain competitive in the market.
These executive changes may influence the long-term creative direction and service models for existing global clients. Clients should monitor how these leadership updates impact the management of their current agency accounts.
The takeaway
Leadership updates at major firms often precede broader changes in client service and creative strategy. Industry observers should track how the new dual-role structure affects the agency's creative output in the coming year.
What happens next
Tyler Turnbull is scheduled to join WPP as CEO of its creative agency group in early 2027.
Further reading
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