Michael Leger

Executive Director @ OMD

Role
Executive Director, Integrated Media Planning at OMD
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Michael Leger

Marketing executive with a track record of success in client and agency settings. Blending consumer insights with technology to build brands and deliver exceptional ROI. Able to lead and inspire high-performing teams, foster strategic partnerships, and deliver award-winning marketing plans.

Experience

  1. Executive Director, Integrated Media Planning

    OMD

    Jul 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

    I serve as Executive Director of Integrated Media, leading Communications Planning and Media Planning for the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, and Army Civilian. I build accountable, end-to-end media systems that turn strategy into measurable recruitment outcomes—connecting audience insight, channel strategy, creative orchestration, and rigorous optimization.My teams develop full-funnel communications plans, modern reach/attention frameworks, and courses of action that adapt to the needs of Gen Z and today\'s modern prospects. I partner closely with analytics, investment, creative, and platform teams to translate complex data into clear decisions that improve effectiveness and efficiency.I also co-lead two initiatives:• OMD USA Planning & Strategy — Thought Leadership (elevating best practices, publishing POVs, and upskilling teams)• OMD x U.S. Army — Artificial Intelligence Development, Design & Integration (bringing practical AI into planning workflows with governance, transparency, and performance at the core)What drives me: high-integrity leadership, decisive collaboration, and results you can see on a dashboard and in the mission. Core strengths: Integrated Comms Planning • Media Strategy • Attention/Quality Planning • Audience & Channel Architecture • Test-and-Learn Design • Storytelling • Cross-Functional Leadership • AI-enabled workflows • Vendor/Marketplace Innovation • Outcome Measurement & ROI

Education

  • Nicholls State University

    Bachelor's, Marketing

Skills

  • Facebook
  • Web Analytics
  • Blogging
  • Content Strategy
  • Integrated Marketing
  • Mobile Applications
  • Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Sem
  • Advertising
  • Google Analytics
  • Crm
  • Strategy
  • E-Commerce
  • Digital Marketing
  • Smo
  • Digital Strategy
  • Online Advertising
  • Digital Media
  • Mobile Marketing
  • Social Media

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