Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPR) has unveiled a new regional leadership structure as part of a broader effort to streamline operations and strengthen integrated client delivery across global markets.Effective July 1, Joanne Wong (pictured) will take over as CEO of OPR APAC, while Hugh Taggart becomes CEO of OPR EMEA and Greg Power assumes the role of CEO for OPR Canada.The appointments bring together senior executives from across Omnicom’s communications portfolio. Taggart previously served as CEO EMEA at Weber Shandwick, while Power was president and CEO of Weber Shandwick Canada. Wong joins from FleishmanHillard, where she most recently served as APAC president.All three executives will report to Chris Foster, CEO of OPR, and oversee agency brands across their respective regions in collaboration with local leadership teams and global agency heads.According to the company, the new structure is intended to provide clients with more seamless and integrated support across markets, disciplines and agency networks.The move follows OPR’s recent efforts to simplify its global portfolio structure by creating a more coordinated governance model across its communications agencies, including Golin, Ketchum, Weber Shandwick and FleishmanHillard.“OPR is strengthening our market presence by bringing the OPR network together in a more coordinated and effective way,” Foster said.“Our agency brands each bring a unique value proposition and a commitment to client service excellence. By showing up as a cohesive, integrated partner, we preserve those distinctive capabilities while ensuring we deliver the seamless experience our clients expect.”The company said the US and UK operations will continue under their existing agency-led structures, while the new regional model will be introduced in phases across other markets. Additional country-level leadership appointments are expected in the coming months.The restructuring comes during a period of wider leadership transition within Weber Shandwick.Earlier this month, the agency announced that Susan Howe will retire in September after nearly three decades with the firm. She will be succeeded by Karen Pugliese, currently global president, who will officially assume the CEO role on September 1.Separately, Weber Shandwick North America CEO and global president Jim O'Leary is also set to exit the agency to join Penta as CEO.

Omnicom has announced a major restructuring within Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG), marking the first significant internal consolidation following the holding company’s acquisition of Interpublic in November.According to an internal memo cited by media sources, Omnicom is merging Golin and Ketchum to create a single brand agency. The combined agency will be led by Golin CEO Matt Neale as chief executive officer, with Ketchum’s Tamara Norman appointed global president. Norman, who became Ketchum’s US CEO in 2024, has been overseeing the region since the departure of former CEO Mike Doyle in July. While integration will take place, reports indicate that Golin and Ketchum will continue to retain their individual brand identities during the transition.In a separate development, Omnicom is folding Porter Novelli into FleishmanHillard. As per reports, Porter Novelli will operate as a dedicated brand within FleishmanHillard rather than as an independent agency. In the memo referenced by media outlets, OPRG CEO Chris Foster stated that the two agencies are closely aligned across corporate affairs, reputation management, and purpose and social impact work, and that the move is aimed at improving consistency of delivery across markets.J.J. Carter will continue to serve as CEO of FleishmanHillard, while Porter Novelli CEO Jillian Janaczek will take on the role of Americas CEO, according to reports.The restructuring is expected to be implemented in phases through 2026. Reports state that Omnicom has emphasised continuity for clients and teams, noting that client work will continue without interruption and that existing agency brands, teams, and day-to-day relationships will remain in place.Several agencies within Omnicom’s PR portfolio are not impacted by the changes. According to reports, Weber Shandwick, MMC, and Omnicom’s public affairs firms including DDC Public Affairs, GMMB, FP1 Strategies, Mercury Public Affairs, PLUS Communications, Portland Communications, and VOX Global will continue to operate as they do currently under the same leadership.

Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG) has appointed Mei Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of its Singapore operations. In this role, Lee will be responsible for overseeing the agency's business growth and client relationships in the dynamic Singapore market.Lee brings a wealth of experience across various sectors, including technology, media, and consumer goods, to her new role. Prior to joining OPRG, she served as a Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Singapore, where she advised clients on strategic growth initiatives, digital transformation, and operational efficiency.Before her tenure at BCG, Lee held the position of Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing at Lazada, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. In this role, she played a key role in driving the company's marketing strategy and expanding its market share across the region.Earlier in her career, Lee held senior leadership positions at renowned organizations such as Conde Nast, J.Crew, Omnicom Media Group, and The Walt Disney Company in the United States.Joanne Wong, Asia Pacific President and Senior Partner at FleishmanHillard, which manages OPRG's Singapore operations, welcomed Lee. She will report to Joanne Wong and will be based in Singapore.