Omnicom Elevates Christine Gambino to Omni CEO, Appoints Alex McCord to Lead Commerce
Omnicom named Christine Gambino as CEO of its Omni platform, succeeding Duncan Painter who is stepping down to pursue a UK opportunity. Alex McCord has been appointed head of Omnicom Commerce while retaining his Flywheel CEO role, tasking him with integrating technology and data to drive commerce growth.
1. Leadership Transitions
Omnicom has promoted Christine Gambino to Chief Executive Officer of its Omni platform, effective immediately, following Duncan Painter’s decision to step down for a senior executive role in the United Kingdom. Alex McCord will assume leadership of Omnicom Commerce in addition to his existing position as CEO of Flywheel, ensuring continuity in platform integration and growth initiatives.
2. Gambino's Operational Expertise
As former Chief Operating Officer of Omni, Gambino oversaw operations for more than 1,000 product and technology leaders focused on marketing and sales intelligence solutions. Her background includes six years at Flywheel leading engineering, product, and data science teams, plus earlier roles at Under Armour, UPS, and CasSevern.
3. Commerce Division Outlook
McCord brings 15 years of commerce industry experience to his expanded role, emphasizing the integration of technology, data, and strategic insights. His dual leadership is expected to accelerate Omnicom Commerce’s development as a unified asset within the company’s Integrated Media capabilities.