Observed Signal · Sep 8, 2026 · Hiring · Source: Meedia · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
UM Germany appoints Felix Schneider as Chief Strategy Officer
UM Germany, the media agency under Omnicom, has promoted Felix Schneider to Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective August 1, 2026. This new role is part of the agency's commitment to sustainable growth strategies for its clients. Schneider will co-lead UM Germany alongside CEO Stefanie Tannrath, focusing on enhancing client support in a media landscape increasingly shaped by data, AI, and automation. His responsibilities include global networking and strategic integration of new technologies and capabilities resulting from the Omnicom merger. Schneider, who joined UM in April 2023 as Managing Partner Strategy & Insights, brings over 20 years of experience in brand strategy, communications, and innovation. The announcement follows UM's successful defense of the arte media account, while recently losing the Lieferando pitch.
Agency leadership change, relevant to AdTech industry as UM Germany is a major media agency, but not industry-shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Felix Schneider was appointed Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of UM Germany, effective August 1, 2026.
- UM Germany is part of Omnicom, having been acquired nearly a year prior.
- Schneider will share leadership with CEO Stefanie Tannrath, doubling the management board.
- The move aims to strengthen growth strategies and integrate technologies from the Omnicom merger.
- UM Germany recently defended the arte media account but lost the Lieferando pitch.
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