Ellen Johnson

On January 1, 2020, Ellen Johnson became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IPG. In this role, she has direct management responsibility for all areas of Global Finance, Information Technology and Investor Relations.

Before becoming CFO, Ellen Johnson was Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of IPG, with direct responsibility for Treasury, Corporate Development and Financial Planning and Analysis, managing the company’s liquidity and capital structure, as well as handling its relationships with banks and rating agencies. She also oversees the mergers and acquisition function as well as the short and long-term budgeting, forecasting and worldwide financial planning.

Under Ellen’s leadership, IPG has transformed its balance sheet and has increased the strength of its financial position, including achieving investment-grade credit ratings. She helped initiate IPG’s return of capital programs in 2011. Since that time, the company has returned $3.6 billion to shareholders in dividends and share repurchases.