About us
Omniwomen is a global Omnicom-wide initiative, with a mission to serve as a catalyst for increasing the influence and number of women leaders throughout the network.
An annual programme of initiatives brings together employees who identify as women and their allies, in an open and supportive environment for networking and learning.
Omniwomen
Omniwomen’s interactive and engaging events provide the opportunity for participants at all stages on their employee journey to build skills and hear from inspiring experts, both from within and outside the business, while various leadership focused platforms enable senior women to exchange ideas and share experiences with their peers.
Omniwomen is represented globally, with over 10,000 members across 24 chapters worldwide including the UK, with a growing community committed to equity promoting behaviours, attitudes and decisions for gender parity and leadership opportunity now and in the long term.
Our Timeline
2013 – Janet Riccio sets out to launch Omniwomen Global
2014 – Janet invites Cilla Snowball (Group Chair & CEO AMV BBDO) to become first Chair for our Omniwomen UK chapter
2014/15 – UK committee is formed and we deliver the first summit 2019 Omniwomen in the UK expands to include Allies, representing our commitment to an intersectional approach
2021 – First fully remote Summit (including incredible goody bags for the full at home experience!) and Basecamps introduced to the UK
2022 – First hybrid Summit, featuring Harriet Minter, Claire Lomas, Sam Conniff, Afua Basoah, many incredible Omniwomen and more!
2023 – Launched our Basecamp podcast series…
2024 – We are celebrating our 10 Year anniversary and launching Omniwomen Connect, our regional networking events and OUKA Awards
And the rest is history…
Omniwomen Global Team
Ali Pulver, Global President Omniwomen (SVP Commercial Operations, Omnicom Optimization Group)
As a passionate advocate for the equality of all women, Ali leads the global board and global volunteer team supporting our 24 worldwide chapters.
Amanda Granath, Omniwomen Global Team (Public Relations Manager, Omnicom Group)
A core part of the global programming team with additional responsibility for external communications.
Illyssa Berger, Omniwomen Global Team (VP Creative Director, Patients & Purpose)
A core part of the global programming team with additional responsibility for creative assets.
Elizabeth Cornish, Omniwomen Global Team (Chief of Staff, DDB Global)
A core part of the global team with specific responsibility for the mentoring program.
Omniwomen UK Team
Emma Sergeant, President of Europe, DAS Group of Companies, EMEA lead – Omniwomen Global Advisory Council
Provides guidance to UK chairs and committee members and acts as the UK point of contact to the Global Council for strategic insights and impactful decision-making.
Sairah Ashman, Global CEO Wolff Olins
Omniwomen UK & Allies 2023 co-chair and 2014 founding committee member. Responsible for gathering, focusing and supporting our fabulous team to deliver the year’s activities.
Monica Conway, UK COO, Fuse International
Omniwomen UK & Allies 2023 treasurer and Committee member since 2018. Responsible for commercials, ticketing support and always trying to find more budget.
Liz Rickard, Senior Principal, Daggerwing Group
Omniwomen UK & Allies 2022 and 2023 Committee Member. Responsible for establishing operational platforms and systemising ways of working to allow Omniwomen UK and Allies to be more efficient, grow and scale.
Laura Fenton, CEO, OMD UK, Omniwomen UK & Allies 2023 member, Basecamps committee lead.
Laura heads up the Omniwomen Basecamps team who produce a regular drum-beat of content to keep conversation around the summit alive, from a brand new inspirational monthly podcast, to events that provide practical, empowering skills to equip the next generation to rise together.
Kelly Hewitt, Account Director at FleishmanHillard
Omniwomen UK & Allies 2023 summit lead and committee member. Responsible for organising the annual leadership summit and securing an incredible speaker line-up.
Fenella Grey, MD and Chair, Porter Novelli, EMEA
2014 founding committee member. Offering general support and mentoring strategy.
Grazia De-Lisio, Senior Project Accountant, Fuse International
Omniwomen UK & Allies 2023 Financial Controller. Responsible for supplier support, billings & credit control.
Sera Holland, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Global Markets, Ketchum
Leading the charge on internal engagement strategy & planning for UK agencies & membership.
Cristina Alguacil, Business Development Co-ordinator North America, DAS Group of Companies, Omniwomen UK & Allies 2023 Project Manager
Co-chair support for planning and monitoring this year’s activities.
AnnaMaria Khan, CEO, HYD
Responsible for providing digital guidance and support for activating the Omniwomen summit and events.
Alice Heath, Senior UX/UI Designer, HYD
Responsible for digital design of the Omniwomen website.
Sarah Taylor, Business Development Strategist, HYD
Responsible for project management support for the launch of the Omniwomen website.
Omniwomen UK & Allies – 2024 Committee
Monica Conway | COO/CFO, Fuse
Co-Chair | Omniwomen UK & Allies 2024
Monica has been a member since 2018. Responsible for inspiring, focusing and supporting our fabulous team alongside Liz to deliver the year’s activities.
Liz Rickard |Senior Principal, Daggerwing Group
Co-Chair | Omniwomen UK & Allies 2024
Liz has been a member since 2022. Responsible for inspiring, focusing and supporting our fabulous team alongside Monica to deliver the year’s activities.
2024 Committee Members
Annabelle Wilson | Business Community Manager, Fuse
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the 2024 Programme and Committee Activity.
Kelly Hewitt | Account Director, Fleishman Hillard
Responsible for organising the annual leadership summit and securing an incredible speaker line-up.
Alice Holden-Brown | Senior Account Manager, TRO
Responsible for organising the annual leadership summit.
Luci Beaufort-Dysart | Director, CPM
Responsible for organising the annual leadership summit.
Claire Baker | Group Creative Director, Drum
Responsible for leading our creative assets including co-producing this year’s Omniwomen theme.
Tobi Asare | Managing Partner, OMD
Responsible for heading up the Omniwomen Basecamps team who produce inspirational podcasts, events and provide practical, empowering skills to equip the next generation to rise together.
Leonie Moreton | Managing Director, Coffee & TV
Responsible for working alongside Tobi supporting on Omniwomen Basecamps who produce inspirational podcasts, events and provide practical, empowering skills to equip the next generation to rise together.
Annamaria Nalbandian | CEO, HYD
Responsible for providing digital guidance and support for activating the Omniwomen summit and events.
Sarah Taylor | New Business Strategist, HYD
Responsible for project management support for the launch of the Omniwomen website.
Alys Cowx | Senior Account Manager, Fuse
Responsible for working alongside Caitlin in engaging more of the Omnicom community on Omniwomen UK and Allies UK ’s efforts, including monthly newsletters and social media engagement.
Caitlin Moulds | Account Manager, Fuse
Responsible for working alongside Alys in engaging more of the Omnicom community on Omniwomen UK and Allies UK ’s efforts, including monthly newsletters and social media engagement.
Garrett O’Reilly | CEO Hearts & Science
Responsible for supporting in all areas of Omniwomen 2024 as a strong ally to the community.
Nikita Kotecha | Financial Controller, PHD UK
Responsible for supplier support, billings & credit control.
Ian Allison | Creative Director, Daggerwing Group
Responsible for partnering with Claire to bring to life our theme for the year through creative platforms, assets and experiences.
Carrie King | Consultant Designer, Daggerwing Group
Responsible for partnering with Claire to bring to life our theme for the year through creative platforms, assets and experiences.
Abbie Burland | Designer, DRUM
Responsible for partnering with Claire and the Basecamp Team to bring to life our theme for the year through creative platforms, assets and experiences.
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