McCann promotes Andrés Ordóñez to Global Chairman

In the dual role, Andrés Ordóñez will bring together teams across disciplines, strengthen client relationships and use creative solutions to generate demand and support business growth.

McCann has promoted Andrés Ordóñez to global chairman and chief creative officer, expanding his leadership responsibilities as the agency focuses on driving client growth through creativity.

McCann Expands Global Creative Leadership

The appointment reflects McCann's focus on using creativity to address complex client challenges and deliver measurable business results. Ordóñez will work more closely with clients and agency teams to identify opportunities and develop work that advances business objectives.

Andrés Ordóñez: “There’s no shortage of big, complicated challenges facing our clients—and that’s what makes this moment exciting. I believe creativity does more than solve those challenges: it creates demand, and demand drives growth. I’m looking forward to getting closer to our clients and our people, asking the right questions and turning what we learn into work that moves businesses forward.”

McCann Builds on Awards Success

The promotion follows a period of recognition for McCann, including top honors at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and its ranking as the number one US agency network at the 2026 Effie Awards.

The expanded role positions Ordóñez to connect McCann's creative capabilities more closely with client needs and business performance, while strengthening collaboration across its global network.

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