Fred Helmus

Fred Helmus currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Omnicom Advertising Group Canada, a position held since January 2025. Prior to this role, Fred served as Chief Financial Officer at BBDO Canada from January 2016 to January 2025 and held the title of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at MacLaren McCann from June 2012 to June 2015. Additionally, Fred was the Senior Vice President of Finance at BBDO Canada from July 2007 to June 2012 and held a similar position at BBDO during the same timeframe. Fred's career also includes experience as Vice President and Controller at MacLaren McCann from July 2005 to July 2007. Fred is a CPA, CGA, and an alumnus of Ryerson University.