McCann Manchester MD Graham Todd departs after 19 years at the agency, following Omnicom’s acquisition of Interpublic Group and wider restructuring.
Graham Todd, Managing Director of McCann Manchester, has departed the Omnicom-owned agency, bringing to a close a nearly 19-year tenure with the business.
Todd, who was appointed MD in 2024, confirmed his exit via LinkedIn, describing his time at McCann Manchester as “an incredible journey alongside truly amazing colleagues and clients.” He shared that he plans to take a short break from work until the end of January.
During his career at McCann, Todd held several senior leadership roles. He served as Managing Partner for seven years from 2017, working across major clients including Aldi UK and Ireland, Matalan, and Irish Ferries. Prior to that, he spent nine years as Group Account Director, leading work for brands such as Royal Mail and the Welsh Rugby Union.
Outside McCann, Todd has also held senior roles including Senior Vice-President of Business Operations at Intuitive Group and Operations Director, Europe, at Publicis Hawkeye.
Reflecting on his departure, Todd described McCann Manchester as a “unique place” and said he felt “privileged to have been part of it for so long.” He added words of encouragement to others impacted by industry changes, urging them to believe in themselves.
A McCann spokesperson said: “We’d like to thank Graham for all he has done for the business during his time with us and wish him all the very best for the future.”
Todd’s departure comes amid significant restructuring at Omnicom following its acquisition of Interpublic Group, which has included leadership changes, brand consolidations, and workforce reductions.
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