WPP names Andreas Vretscha CEO of GroupM Austria

WPP this month named Andreas Vretscha Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Austria. Andreas Vretscha was previously MediaCom Austria’s CEO. Vretscha began his career in 2001 at MediaCom. Most recently as MediaCom CEO since 2016.

Peter Lammerhuber, the previously GroupM Austria CEO, will become Chairman of the GroupM Austria Board.

Omid Novidi formerly Chief Operating Officer (COO), is succeeding Vretscha, at MediaCom.

“I would like to thank Peter for the outstanding contribution he has made over the years in building and growing both MediaCom and GroupM. We are fortunate to have his continued leadership and inspiration as Chairman of the Board,” said Dominic Grainger, CEO, GroupM EMEA. “Andreas is the ideal candidate to continue our success in Austria. He has contributed a huge amount to the growth of MediaCom and I am confident he will continue to deliver outstanding results and first-class leadership for our group in Austria.”