DDB Snags Burnett's Ortiz

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NEW YORK Juan Carlos Ortiz, former co-president of Leo Burnett’s North American operations, is joining Omnicom Group’s DDB as president of its Latin American unit, DDB said today.

Ortiz, who will report to worldwide CEO Chuck Brymer, will oversee some 1,700 staffers in more than 22 countries in Central and South America. He’ll also lead U.S. Hispanic marketing efforts.

“Juan Carlos has a passion for creative environments, the creative process, creative people, the development of creative business solutions and the talent that drives them,” said Brymer, in a statement.

Ortiz,





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