Grant Theron

Named CEO for Commonwealth // McCann in 2020, Theron is also the global business leader for GM, one of the IPG’s longest global multi-platform relationships.

Theron was formerly Global Chief Operating Officer of the unit. Today he leads Commonwealth // McCann's global team and oversees the global General Motors account, the scope of which includes advertising, CRM, promotional, digital marketing, production, analytics and other marketing communications assignments.

The native South African has worked with some of the world’s largest brands and advertising agencies. Prior to McCann, he served as Executive Vice President of Global Content Production and Partnerships at Young & Rubicam and as Senior Vice President of Global Advertising at Wunderman. He has also held positions at TBWA Gavin Reddy and HerdBuoys.