NICK BRIEN
Worldwide CEO & President

Nick Brien is CEO and President of Universal McCann, one of the world's largest media services companies. He joined in late 2005 after a long career at various Publicis Groupe agencies, including Leo Burnett and Starcom, where he played key roles in shaping and leading those companies' media, advertising and integrated marketing offerings.Immediately prior to joining UM, Nick was CEO of Arc Worldwide, the main umbrella marketing services brand of Publicis Groupe. Under Nick's leadership, Arc Worldwide won significant new business, as well as top creative recognition in major industry awards competitions.

Earlier, as President of Corporate Business Development for Starcom MediaVest Group, Nick pioneered innovative ways to engage consumers and create relevant brand experiences. Prior to SMV he was CEO of Leo Burnett London, where he expanded the agency's integrated marketing offerings and significantly raised creative standards.