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J. Brendan Ryan is the Chairman of Foote, Cone & Belding Worldwide (FCB), responsible for all worldwide operations of the advertising agency. Founded in 1873, FCB is the world’s second oldest advertising agency, with operations in 110 countries, and is the largest agency in the United States. FCB clients include Boeing, Hewlett-Packard, Kraft Foods, Merck, Samsung, S.C. Johnson and Yum! Brands.
Ryan joined FCB in 1991 as President and CEO of FCB New York. Under his leadership, FCB New York's billings doubled to surpass $1 billion. In 1996, he was promoted to Chairman and CEO of FCB Worldwide. In 2004, Steve Blamer assumed the responsibilities of CEO and Ryan continues in his role as FCB’s Chairman.
Prior to FCB, Ryan built a stellar 14-year career at Ogilvy & Mather. He served in a variety of senior posts including head of the New York office and executive vice president, executive director of client services worldwide. He came to international prominence for his work as Ogilvy & Mather’s executive director for all global activities on the American Express and Kraft Foods accounts.
Earlier, Ryan spent nearly a decade in product management at General Foods. He also served as vice president of marketing at Citibank.
Ryan holds a B.A. in history from Fordham University and an M.B.A. from Wharton.