Simon Porter

Simon Porter is the Global Head of Trading and Agency Partnerships at Ogury, a position he has recently taken on. In this role, he is responsible for developing and strengthening partnerships with leading international media agencies, such as GroupM, Dentsu International, Publicis Media, Havas Media, IPG Mediabrands, and Omnicom Media Group.1

With over 20 years of experience in the media and advertising sectors, Porter is recognized as an industry veteran. His career began in the UK at Sky TV, a media and entertainment company. He transitioned to agency roles, starting with Walker Media (now known as Spark Foundry), and later spent seven years at Maxus—first as Head of Trading for Asia Pacific in Hong Kong and then as Deputy Global Trading Director in London. Prior to joining Ogury, he served as Global Trading Officer at Dentsu.1

Porter's extensive background equips him with a deep understanding of the media landscape, enabling him to effectively navigate the complexities of trading and partnerships within the industry. His expertise is particularly relevant in today's rapidly evolving digital advertising environment, where privacy concerns and changes in technology are reshaping how agencies operate.1