Dan Clays

CEO -  Omnicom Media Group EMEA

Dan is responsible for leading Omnicom Media Group across the EMEA region, incorporating OMG’s agency brands OMD, PHD, Hearts & Science and OMG’s specialist centres of excellence, including data and technology division Annalect, commerce specialists Flywheel and sports marketing division Fuse.  OMG’s EMEA operation comprises around 12,000 people across 20+ markets and all three agency brands - OMD, PHD and H&S have been recognised regionally as Agencies of the Year this year. Dan’s focus is to ensure all client’s across EMEA have access to the unmatched expertise, products and partnership to deliver transformational experiences and drive accelerated business growth.  With over 25 years’ experience, and half of that time in leadership roles at Omnicom, Dan is a hands-on leader, deeply passionate about the media industry and this year, is heading up the Media Jury as President at the 2025 Cannes Lions.