Shona Lang Joins Ogilvy Paris as Chief Performance Officer

Jul. 21, 2025

Ogilvy Paris announces the arrival of Shona Lang as Chief Performance Officer (CPO). With a rich and diverse career within the Ogilvy network and beyond, Shona returns to her roots to boost the agency's performance and operational excellence.

With over 25 years of experience in strategic roles, Shona began her career at Ogilvy Paris in 1995 before rising through the ranks in several WPP group entities. She notably held the positions of European Operations Manager (IBM) at Ogilvy Paris, Chief Financial Officer at Neo (now Mindshare), Commercial & Compliance Lead at Social Lab Belgium, and most recently COO/CFO at Ogilvy Amsterdam.

Shona Lang said:

"I am delighted to return to Ogilvy Paris, where it all began for me. My goal is to work hand in hand with the teams to strengthen our operational and financial excellence, while continuing to deliver creative and innovative solutions to our clients."

 

Shona Lang's return marks a key milestone for Ogilvy Paris, which relies on her expertise to continue innovating and excelling in an ever-evolving environment. Her strategic vision and international experience will be major assets in supporting the agency’s future ambitions.