Ryan O’Connell, Ogilvy Sydney’s chief strategy officer, has resigned and is leaving the business this month after more than 11 years.
It’s understood an announcement will be made soon on O’Connell’s next move and that it’s to head up a new independent agency.
Ogilvy is currently evaluating its strategic resources and will make an announcement about the senior structure of the strategy team in due course.
Michelle Holland, Ogilvy Sydney managing director, said O’Connell has been an incredibly valuable member of the team and a great example of Ogilvy’s approach to fostering great talent.
"His understanding of how best to solve business problems and apply great strategy to generate effective, creative and long-term results has been an inspiration to the Sydney strategy team and beyond," Holland said.
"He leaves behind a strong legacy, and a strategy team well versed in his approach. He’ll be missed – but always a friend of the agency and part of the Ogilvy family.”
O’Connell said it’s a bittersweet moment.
"I love this place, and genuinely think it’s the best agency in the region," O’Connell said.
"It’s a bittersweet moment for me, but I’m excited for my next adventure. Also, to be completely honest, I just couldn’t stand working with Michelle anymore. She’s too nice. And taller than me.”
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