Troy Ruhanen
Troy Ruhanen is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Advertising.
Last updated Oct 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 22, 2026
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Bio
Troy Ruhanen is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Advertising. He began his career as an account executive at BBDO Brisbane, spent a decade across the Leo Burnett network, then returned to BBDO as managing director of BBDO New York, before going on to lead TBWA\Worldwide for ten years. He assumed the Omnicom Advertising role in autumn 2024. His tenure concluded following the successful integration of Omnicom Advertising after the combination of Omnicom and Interpublic. Source 1: prnewswire.com — Omnicom Advertising Announces Leadership Transition Source 2: creative.salon — Leading Omnicom Advertising Group's New Era
Career
Employee
TBWA Worldwide · 2010–2014
Chairman & CEO, BBDO The Americas
BBDO · 2004–2013
Board member
Omnicom Advertising Group · Until 2026
CEO
Omnicom Advertising Group · Until 2026
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Expertise & education
Education
- Bachelor's Degree, University of Vermont