Akua Brayie Owusu takes charge as Group CEO of WPP Scangroup & CEO - Ogilvy Africa
Prior to this, Akua Brayie Owusu was the Chief Client Officer & Head of Connected Culture at Ogilvy Africa & acting MD of Scanad Kenya
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Published: Nov 19, 2025 12:50 PM | 2 min read
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- Akua Brayie Owusu has been appointed as the Group CEO of WPP Scangroup and CEO of Ogilvy Africa, effective November 17, 2025, as announced via a LinkedIn post by the company.
- Prior to this role, Owusu served as Chief Client Officer and Head of Connected Culture at Ogilvy Africa, as well as acting Managing Director at Scanad Kenya.
- She brings over 18 years of experience in integrated communications, brand transformation, and business growth across various African markets, including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia.
- Owusu expressed her commitment to building on existing foundations and shaping the future of the organization, highlighting her expertise in managing cross-functional teams and driving project execution.
Akua Brayie Owusu has taken charge as the Group CEO of WPP Scangroup & CEO at Ogilvy Africa. The news was shared by the company through a LinkedIn post.
“We are thrilled to announce that Akua Brayie Owusu has officially commenced her role as the Group Chief Executive Officer of WPP Scangroup and CEO Ogilvy Africa. Karibu Akua!”, the LinkedIn post read.
Prior to her appointment, Owusa was the Chief Client Officer & Head of Connected Culture at Ogilvy Africa and the acting Managing Director (Scanad Kenya). She has also served in various leadership capacities within WPP Scangroup (Ogilvy Ghana) and Publicis West Africa.
Expressing delight, Owusa said, “An honour and an incredible responsibility to build on strong foundations and shape what comes next. I look to the future with optimism”.
In an official note, the company stated, “The Board of Directors of WPP Scangroup Plc wishes to notify its shareholders and the public of the appointment of Ms. Akua Brayie Owusu-Nartey as the Group Chief Executive Officer and CEO, Ogilvy Africa and as an Executive Director Effective 17th November 2025”.
Akua is a strategic leader and turnaround expert with over 18 years of experience guiding integrated communications, brand transformation, and business growth for leading brands across Africa. She ia adept at managing large cross-functional teams, revitalizing underperforming businesses, and fostering client trust through a commitment to operational excellence and creative delivery with a career managing teams and clients in markets like Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.
She excels in driving project and program execution, overseeing activities spanning strategy formation, creative development, public relations and influence, digital initiatives, and integrated marketing communications.
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