Protecting Creative Work: Balancing Innovation and Security at Ogilvy with Veronica Millan

Guest Introduction

Veronica Millan serves as Global Chief Information Officer at Ogilvy, one of the world’s largest marketing and advertising agencies. With more than two decades of experience in technology and leadership, she has led global IT initiatives across creative industries, delivering digital transformation and operational resilience at scale. At Ogilvy, Millan oversees technology strategy that enables collaboration across continents, balances cybersecurity requirements with creative speed, and drives innovation to support clients and staff worldwide. Her career reflects the role of IT leaders in shaping both business outcomes and cultural change in dynamic, global organizations.

Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn

• How a global CIO integrates technology into creative industries

• The role of cybersecurity in client-facing and brand-driven environments

• Why global collaboration depends on strong IT infrastructure

• Strategies for balancing innovation with operational discipline

• Veronica’s path to leading technology at Ogilvy

• How IT leaders can inspire creativity while ensuring security

 

In This Episode

Veronica Millan shares how IT leadership drives innovation in a global creative agency. She explains how Ogilvy manages the complexity of supporting thousands of employees across multiple continents, while ensuring technology platforms remain secure and efficient. Her perspective highlights the need to balance speed and creativity with the discipline required to manage risk and compliance.

The discussion underscores how cybersecurity intersects with brand reputation. In an environment where client data is central, Millan explains that IT must protect information as carefully as it enables creative output. This approach ensures that Ogilvy maintains trust while fostering innovation.

Veronica also reflects on her career journey and the leadership lessons gained from navigating both technology and creative cultures. Her path demonstrates how adaptability, cross-disciplinary thinking, and global collaboration shape the skills required of CIOs in complex industries.