Omnicom agency network DDB has restructured its North American operations and management team, naming Caroline Winterton North America CEO, a role that has been vacant since the departure of Justin Thomas-Copeland in 2023.  

In part DDB said the moves are designed to foster closer collaboration among the network’s key agency units including DDB Chicago, multicultural unit Alma and “boutique” agency Adam&EveDDB.  

Winterton has been serving as U.S. CEO of Adam&eveDDB and will continue to oversee that agency along with DDB Chicago in addition to her new NA role. (DDB Chicago CEO Emma Montgomery left the agency last fall). 

Alma CEO Isaac Mizrahi has been named Chief Operation Officer, DDB North America and will retain oversight of Alma. 

The agency network also disclosed that Laura Cona has been hired as Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, a new role at the firm. Previously she held senior growth and marketing roles at VML, Wunderman Thompson, BBH and FCB New York.  

Michele Lewis continues as Chief People Officer, Americas and DDB veteran Justin Gee  will serve as Chief Financial Officer. 

The agency said the new NA team will be supported by global leaders, Chaka Sobhani, Global President and Chief Creative Officer, and Tomas Gonsorcik, Global Chief Strategy Officer. Additional senior managers will also be put in place to support the new structure.  

Alex Lubar, Global CEO, DDB Worldwide, stated, "Our unified approach will allow us to build on our creative momentum and continue driving results for our clients, while unlocking new growth opportunities for our teams."  

Clients include Disney, L’Oreal, Columbia Sportswear, Bimbo Bakeries, Gatorade, Puma, and Smithfield. 

Pictured above, L-R: Mizrahi,  Lewis, Winterton, Gee and Cona.