Peter Horgan surfaces as co-principal and group CEO of Joy

Omnicom Media Group’s former ANZ chief executive officer (CEO), Peter Horgan, has been appointed group CEO and co-principal at Joy.

Horgan, an industry veteran with deep roots at Omnicom, will boost the profile of the full-service Sydney-based indie Joy. The press release announcing his appointment said his remit will cover the agency’s fully integrated offers, creative, media, brand and performance.

“JOY have invested in a truly connected proposition to help maximise client outcomes in a way we can be proud of,” Horgan was quoted as saying in the release. “I plan to use my profile and experience as an accelerant for JOY, its clients, and its people.”