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Alison Weissbrot
Oct 5, 2023

Alex Lubar named global CEO at DDB Worldwide

EXCLUSIVE: Former CEO and 38-year DDB vet Marty O’Halloran will step into chairman role.

(L-R) Marty O'Halloran, Alex Lubar and Glen Lomas. (Photo credit: DDB, used with permission)

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