premier global provider of marketing communications services. He was named CEO in 1997 and elected President in 1996. Under his leadership, Omnicom has achieved status as a world-class company with one of the best corporate and divisional management in the advertising industry.
Omnicom manages a portfolio of global marketing leaders, consistently recognized as being among the world’s best creative, including BBDO, DDB, FleishmanHillard, Interbrand, Ketchum, OMD, PHD, Porter Novelli, Rapp, and TBWA. Omnicom companies work with more than 5,000 global, national and local clients all over the world, providing brand advertising, media planning and buying, digital and promotional marketing, CRM, public relations and other specialty communications services.
Omnicom has been named a “Most Admired Company” by Fortune, consistently appears among the top 250 performers of the Fortune 500, and was ranked Number One in its peer group by The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Wren has also been recognized as one of the Best-Performing CEOs in the World by Harvard Business Review, Best CEO by Institutional Investor and as Executive of the Year by Advertising Age.
Mr. Wren was part of the team that created Omnicom Group in 1986, two years after entering the advertising business as an Executive Vice President with Needham Harper Worldwide. He was appointed CEO of the Diversified Agency Services (DAS) division of Omnicom in 1990, and was responsible for developing this division into the holding company’s fastest growing and largest operating group, comprised of innovative companies in a wide array of communication disciplines ranging from public relations to branding.
As CEO of DAS and then Omnicom, Mr. Wren has championed the company’s investment in the recruitment and development of top talent through several key programs, including Omnicom University, the industry standard for senior management training in professional service firms. In addition, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) honored him as a pioneer and supporter of Diversity.
Mr. Wren is a member of the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum and is active in a number of philanthropic endeavors. A member of the Board of Directors of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and a Trustee of the Arthur Ashe Foundation, Mr. Wren also supports healthcare education for disadvantaged communities and has been recognized for his contributions to the community with numerous accolades, among them the Gold Medal Award from the Catholic Youth Organization and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
What is John Wren's net worth?
The estimated net worth of John Wren is at least $29.19 million as of April 24th, 2023. Mr. Wren owns 328,448 shares of Omnicom Group stock worth more than $29,185,889 as of December 22nd. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Wren may own. Additionally, Mr. Wren receives an annual salary of $13,150,000.00 as Chairman & CEO at Omnicom Group. Learn More about John Wren's net worth.
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Has John Wren been buying or selling shares of Omnicom Group?
John Wren has not been actively trading shares of Omnicom Group during the past quarter. Most recently, John Wren sold 100,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, April 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $93.84, for a transaction totalling $9,384,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 328,448 shares of the company's stock, valued at $30,821,560.32. Learn More on John Wren's trading history.
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Are insiders buying or selling shares of Omnicom Group?
During the last year, insiders at the business services provider sold shares 5 times. They sold a total of 8,448 shares worth more than $848,940.10. The most recent insider tranaction occured on October, 18th when CAO Andrew Castellaneta sold 4,000 shares worth more than $421,160.00. Insiders at Omnicom Group own 1.3% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Omnicom Group. Information on this page was last updated on 10/18/2024.
