GLOBAL –UNITED STATES, JULY15, 2013 – DDB Worldwide has appointed Paul Gunning as chief executive officer of DDB Chicago.
For Tribal, he’s worked with clients such as Gatorade, Johnson & Johnson, Lowe’s Home Improvement, McDonald’s, State Farm Insurance and Quaker Oats.
"Paul is a true digital innovator with a proven track record of growth, integration and client management, and he is the perfect fit to lead one of our global flagship offices," said Mark O’Brien, DDB North America president. "I’m confident his digital pedigree will provide DDB Chicago with a competitive advantage in the marketplace.”.
"Paul has played a key role in the digitization of the DDB Worldwide network and has built the Tribal Worldwide network into one of the most award-winning digital agencies in the world and I’m confident that he will be able to lead the growth of DDB Chicago as we navigate the evolving technological influences impacting marketing communications," remarked DDB Worldwide CEO Chuck Brymer.
Gunning said: "Chicago is my hometown, and DDB Chicago is one of the most storied and well-respected ad agencies in the world. I look forward to my new role and guiding the agency’s way forward with an emphasis on delivering outstanding results to our clients."
Prior to DDB in 2000, Gunning had been part of various interactive advertising agencies, high-tech merchandising companies and promotional agencies. He received an MBA in marketing from DePaul University in 1999.
Gunning will take over Peter McGuinness who will be working as chief marketing and brand officer at Chobani in New York.
