Ellen Johnson is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of IPG. In this role, she has direct management responsibility for all areas of Global Finance, Information Technology and Investor Relations. She is also the executive sponsor of ESG programs related to climate action, social programs and governance across IPG.
Before becoming CFO, Ellen Johnson was Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of IPG, with direct responsibility for Treasury, Corporate Development and Financial Planning and Analysis, managing the company’s liquidity and capital structure, as well as handling its relationships with banks and rating agencies. She also oversees the mergers and acquisition function as well as the short and long-term budgeting, forecasting and worldwide financial planning. In 2018, Ellen added the role of CFO of IPG Mediabrands, where she was responsible for all areas of global finance, accounting, technology, legal and compliance.
Under Ellen’s leadership, IPG has transformed its balance sheet and has increased the strength of its financial position, including achieving investment-grade credit ratings. She helped initiate IPG’s return of capital programs in 2011. Since that time, the company has returned $4.5 billion to shareholders in dividends and share repurchases.
In 2018, Ellen played a key role in IPG’s $2.3 billion Acxiom acquisition. She led IPG’s efforts to finance the Acxiom transaction, which concluded with our well-received transaction financing in the debt capital markets. IPG was able to expand profitability during a period of massive investment, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and solid investment-grade credit ratings, further demonstrating our continued capacity to focus on and enhance profitability.
Starting in 2009, Ellen overhauled the process for approaching mergers and acquisitions, including the integration and review process. IPG’s mergers and acquisitions have been successful in strengthening IPG’s existing offerings as well as enhancing IPG’s capabilities in digital advertising and high growth geographies and marketing services.
Ellen joined Interpublic in 2000 as Assistant Treasurer, International. In May 2004, she was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of The Partnership, a division of Interpublic that included Lowe Worldwide and Draft, where she oversaw all financial aspects of the agencies.
Prior to joining Interpublic, Ellen held various corporate finance roles at Revlon, ultimately as Assistant Treasurer, International. In that capacity, she had responsibility for all treasury functions in Europe. Ellen also played a key role in negotiating Revlon’s credit facilities and in the financing and re-financing activities that helped re-capitalize the company in the late 1990s.
Preceding her work at Revlon, Ellen was a Senior Accountant at Coopers & Lybrand. She is a CPA who holds an Executive MBA in Finance from New York University Stern School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree from the State University at Albany.
What is Ellen Tobi Johnson's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Ellen Tobi Johnson is at least $2.66 million as of February 27th, 2024. Ms. Johnson owns 88,350 shares of Interpublic Group of Companies stock worth more than $2,661,102 as of December 3rd. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Ms. Johnson may own. Additionally, Ms. Johnson receives a salary of $2,990,000.00 as CFO at Interpublic Group of Companies. Learn More about Ellen Tobi Johnson's net worth.
How old is Ellen Tobi Johnson?
Ms. Johnson is currently 59 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Interpublic Group of Companies. The oldest executive at Interpublic Group of Companies is Mr. Barry R. Linsky, Executive Vice President - Emeritus, who is 82 years old. Learn More on Ellen Tobi Johnson's age.
What is Ellen Tobi Johnson's salary?
As the CFO of The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., Ms. Johnson earns $2,990,000.00 per year. The highest earning executive at Interpublic Group of Companies is Mr. Philippe Krakowsky, CEO & Director, who commands a salary of $7,740,000.00 per year. Learn More on Ellen Tobi Johnson's salary.
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Has Ellen Tobi Johnson been buying or selling shares of Interpublic Group of Companies?
Ellen Tobi Johnson has not been actively trading shares of Interpublic Group of Companies in the last ninety days. Most recently, Ellen Tobi Johnson sold 40,393 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.20, for a transaction totalling $1,300,654.60. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 88,350 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,844,870. Learn More on Ellen Tobi Johnson's trading history.
Who are Interpublic Group of Companies' active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Interpublic Group of Companies?
In the last twelve months, insiders at the business services provider sold shares 4 times. They sold a total of 249,646 shares worth more than $8,038,601.20. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 27th when CAO Christopher F Carroll sold 18,382 shares worth more than $591,900.40. Insiders at Interpublic Group of Companies own 0.4% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Interpublic Group of Companies. Information on this page was last updated on 2/27/2024.
