GUT Toronto has promoted Ryan O’Hagan from managing director to CEO. O’Hagan will continue reporting to global CEO Andrea Diquez as he steps into this new role.
O’Hagan, who has led the office since its launch in 2021, has been instrumental in building GUT Toronto from a pandemic-era startup into one of Canada’s most respected and fastest-growing agencies. Under his leadership, the agency has expanded its client roster to include brands such as Tim Hortons, Mitsubishi, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, McCormick, and Stella Artois while delivering consistent year-over-year growth.
GUT Toronto has experienced steady momentum, anchored by enduring partnerships including Tim Hortons, one of Canada’s most iconic brands. In 2025, the team earned a Bronze Lion in Music at Cannes for “The Last Timbit,” underscoring its commitment to culturally resonant, creatively ambitious work. The partnership reflects the impact of sustained brand building rooted in insight and execution, as evidenced by Tim Hortons’ return to the top 10 Ipsos Most Influential Brands in Canada, its first time since 2018, and 19 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth.
“From day one, the goal was to build something meaningful with the kind of people who care deeply about the work and each other,” said O’Hagan. “We’ve been lucky to partner with ambitious clients and a team that’s all-in on raising the bar. There’s a lot to be proud of and I look forward to this next chapter.”
In his new role as CEO, O’Hagan will focus on accelerating growth for GUT Toronto, raising the bar creatively, and spearheading the continued expansion of GLORY, the network’s production center of excellence. What began as a way to deliver a more cohesive vision from brief to in-market has quickly evolved into a cross-network offering, supporting clients across North America and beyond. Working in close partnership with GUT Marketing Services, GLORY is expanding its capabilities across content, digital, social, AI, and data, building a more connected, end-to-end model designed to meet the growing complexity of modern marketing.
“Ryan has always led with clarity, humility, and a passion for the work,” said Diquez. “He’s built an office that delivers for clients while creating an environment where people can grow and do the best work of their careers. This promotion is a natural next step.”
With O’Hagan at the helm, GUT Toronto enters its next phase with strong momentum and a clear ambition: to continue scaling its creative and integrated offerings, deepen key client partnerships, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the broader GUT global network which spans offices in Miami, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Toronto, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Madrid, New York, Singapore, Bogotá and Copenhagen. GUT is part of Globant, a digital-native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technological solutions.
