2026 NewYorkCIO ORBIE Awards

2026 NewYorkCIO ORBIE Awards · Super Global Finalist

James Cambareri

CIO, Americas

Omnicom Media

James Cambareri

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Bio

James Cambareri has deep experience leading enterprise IT for global media, advertising, and financial services organizations. Known for building trusted partnerships, he positions the technology function as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and business value. He enjoys the challenge of leading diverse global teams and driving transformation through AI, data, and cloud technologies. His leadership spans enterprise modernization, acquisitions, and complex transformation programs.

Success Story

My team’s greatest accomplishment has been transforming IT from an operational function into a strategic business partner that directly drives growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. We successfully integrated major acquisitions, modernized technology platforms, and strengthened cybersecurity to support an increasingly complex risk environment. We enabled revenue growth by supporting major client wins, accelerating onboarding, and delivering scalable solutions that improve speed, insight, and operational agility. We replaced fragmented manual processes with automated, insight-rich platforms. Most importantly, by building trust and partnerships across the organization, we repositioned IT from a cost center to a recognized driver of business value and growth.

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