Chrissie Hanson
CEO, North America Media Practice
Chrissie is a transformative leader bringing a proven track record of leading global media networks and agencies, client leadership, driving growth, and shaping award-winning media excellence.
Before joining dentsu, Chrissie held the role of US CEO, OMD USA, delivering consistent YOY growth and securing marquee wins. Prior to that she was Global Chief Strategy Officer at OMD Worldwide. Previous roles include Managing Partner at OMD Worldwide, across major clients and regional and global portfolios and various roles at Mediacom, and Carat London.
Chrissie will play a critical role in advancing Carat’s global positioning and accelerating our integrated media strategy in North America - ensuring focus on Media++ and positioning the network as a true growth partner.
Under her leadership OMD achieved Ad Age’s US Media Agency of the Year (2025) and Cannes Lions Media Network of the Year (2022, 2024, 2025). She is also an active industry contributor, serving as a board member for Advertising Research Foundation and American Advertising Federation and Jury President for major advertising festivals including Cannes Lions and Dubai Lynx.
