Omnicom mourns the loss of “colleague and friend” Gordon Patterson
Gordon Patterson, business director at Omnicom Group in South Africa, died last week following a robbery attempt at his home in Johannesburg.
Gordon Patterson
In a statement, Omnicom said: “It is with great sadness and shock that we acknowledge the passing of Gordon Patterson. A true professional, he had a profound impact on the industry, earning various prestigious accolades and titles over his 25-year career. His contributions to the Omnicom Group were valuable and far-reaching; they will be felt long after his passing. Together we mourn the loss of our colleague and friend, and express our condolences to his family."
Patterson was a “widely respected expert on branding” and was vice-chairman of the Advertising Media Association of SA (AMASA), according to CNBC Africa.
Before joining Omnicom in 2014, Patterson served as group managing director of Starcom Mediavest Group and chairman of Vivaki South Africa, according to his LinkedIn.