Dave Kornett

Dynamic media and investment executive with extensive experience leading teams, negotiations, and operational efficiencies across complex organizations. Proven leader of large high performing teams with a strong track record of driving client outcomes, building trusted senior-level partnerships across agency, sales and tech communities.

Head of Agency Growth at OMNET (Omnicom) (2022-07 – 2025-12)

• Led agency relationship development across the Omnicom network, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and client teams.
• Drove adoption and utilization of OMNET's product suite, ensuring teams were equipped to leverage offerings to provide the maximum value of media savings for clients.
• Expanded OMNET's programmatic business from launch to near-enterprise adoption through cross-functional sales execution and partner development.
• Participated in Omnicom's AI beta program, building and testing AI agents to support marketing and product initiatives.
• Developed and presented training, education, and ongoing outreach to elevate product expertise and ensure consistent usage across the organization.
• Designed and managed an enterprise-wide cross-channel budget forecasting tracker which informed leadership decision-making and improved revenue planning accuracy.
• Collaborated with cross-functional product teams to leverage AI-driven insights and identify new growth opportunities.

Managing Director, Integrated Investment at OMD (Omnicom) (2016-10 – 2022-07)

• Managed a high-performing team of media investment professionals across all channels, overseeing investment strategy, activation and optimization for major national accounts.
• Directed end-to-end media investment strategy to ensure alignment with client KPIs, while proactively guiding clients through shifts in the media landscape with timely insights and forward-thinking recommendations.
• Served as executive lead and chief negotiator for all corporate-level investments with The Walt Disney Company, overseeing more than $1B+ in annual media commitments across the full Disney portfolio.
• Developed investment frameworks, marketplace insights and deal structures that maximized value, innovation, and long-term growth for clients.
• Championed collaboration across strategy planning, analytics and partnerships teams to drive integrated, insight-led media solutions.
• Worked closely with Procurement to ensure that all contractual obligations are tracked and delivered in full.

Managing Director, Video Investment at PHD (Omnicom) (1999-05 – 2016-10)

• Led a group of 70+ video investment professionals across linear, streaming and advanced video platforms, setting vision, structure, and performance standards for the group.
• Oversaw all video negotiations, marketplace strategy, and annual investment commitments, ensuring clients maximized value, innovation, and competitive advantage.
• Directed day-to-day operations for a high-volume investment organization, including workflow management, talent development, resource allocation, and cross team collaboration.
• Championed a strong team culture focused on excellence, accountability while elevating the group's strategic partnership with internal teams and clients.
• Maintained Senior level client engagement, providing guidance on marketplace dynamics, shifts in media viewing behavior and forward-looking video investment strategies.

Supervisor, National Broadcast at JWT (WPP)

• Oversaw a team of buyers managing the day-to-day execution, pacing, and stewardship of client schedules.

Sales Assistant at Fox Broadcasting

• Managed the daily maintenance of large, complex advertiser commitments across all network dayparts.

Bachelor of Science in Communications – Arizona State University