# Mario Muredda

> Mario Muredda is the New York-based Global CEO of Ogilvy Health. His career spans writing, agency management, team integration, board service, and hosting Writing the Next Headline.

- **Role:** Global CEO at Ogilvy Health
- **Organizations:** Ogilvy Health, Ogilvy Group, WPP, Avalere Health, Fishawack Health, Harrison and Star, AgencyRx, Cline Davis & Mann, DazMedia, Precept, Dream Foundation, Family Reach, Queen’s University Grad Club
- **Nationality:** Canadian
- **Education:** Laurentian University, Doctoral studies in biochemistry; did not complete the PhD, Queen’s University
- **Known for:** Progressed from writing and business-development roles to global agency leadership., Led Harrison and Star as CEO for five years., Helped establish Dream Foundation’s New York Advisory Council in 2018.

## Career timeline

- **1998** — Entered doctoral studies at Queen’s University.
- **2006** — Left doctoral studies after eight years without completing the degree.
- **2012** — Joined Harrison and Star.
- **2015** — Became co-president of Harrison and Star.
- **2018** — Became CEO of Harrison and Star, effective January 1.
- **2023** — Joined Fishawack Health in January as president of marketing; became Dream Foundation board chair.
- **2024** — Served as president of marketing at Avalere Health; named Ogilvy Health Global CEO on October 22.
- **2026** — Expanded oversight to Ogilvy Group’s Ogilvy Health, Grey Health, and TANK Worldwide specialist teams.

## Achievements

- Progressed from writing and business-development roles to global agency leadership.
- Led Harrison and Star as CEO for five years.
- Helped establish Dream Foundation’s New York Advisory Council in 2018.
- Hosts Writing the Next Headline.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Agency annual profile reported expanded oversight across three Ogilvy Group specialist brands.
- **2026-06** — Discussed creative collaboration in a Creative Rounds interview after agency awards recognition.
- **2026-07** — Met agency interns for a career and feedback discussion.
- **2026-08** — Hosted John Linitz in a podcast conversation about content authenticity and cultural trends.

## Links

- Website: https://ogilvyhealth.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-muredda-a265582a

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Last updated: 2026-10-06