Ogilvy Names Liam Parker US CEO
Parker will take over leadership of The Ogilvy Group's US brands in early January 2027, reporting to Global CEO Laurent Ezekiel.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Advertising
The Ogilvy Group has appointed Liam Parker as its US CEO, effective early January 2027, with Parker reporting to Global CEO Laurent Ezekiel. Parker will lead the group's portfolio of US brands.
Why it matters
The appointment places a leader with more than 20 years at Ogilvy and experience on the Coca-Cola account in charge of the group's US operations. The company says the role is meant to strengthen collaboration across talent, disciplines, and capabilities within The Ogilvy Group and WPP Creative.
Parker has more than 20 years of experience at Ogilvy and previously served as Chief Client Officer for Ogilvy North America. The source does not provide financial or operational metrics for the US business under his leadership.
The players
Liam Parker
Liam Parker is an advertising executive with more than 20 years at Ogilvy who previously led the Coca-Cola account for WPP Open X.
Laurent Ezekiel
Laurent Ezekiel is the Global CEO of The Ogilvy Group, to whom Parker will report.
The details
Parker most recently served as Global Category Lead for WPP Open X at The Coca-Cola Company, an account that earned Cannes Lions Brand of the Year in 2024, the company's first such recognition. He began his career at McCann in Australia, where he led the local Mastercard business.
Timeline
2024: Coca-Cola account earns Cannes Lions Brand of the Year.
Early January 2027: Parker's appointment as US CEO takes effect.
Industry Context
Parker's rise follows his leadership of the Coca-Cola account that earned Cannes Lions Brand of the Year in 2024, the company's first such recognition. The move signals WPP's emphasis on consolidating creative talent across Ogilvy and WPP Creative.
For clients of Ogilvy's US brands, the leadership change may affect the agencies they work with and the teams delivering their campaigns. The source does not describe any immediate changes to client services or pricing.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions at major agency groups can reshape how creative teams and client relationships are managed across regional operations. Watch for how Parker structures collaboration between Ogilvy and WPP Creative once he takes office.
What happens next
Parker's appointment as US CEO takes effect in early January 2027.
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