Omar Johnson

About Omar Johnson

Over two decades, Omar Johnson has built and led some of the most iconic global brands, including Beats by Dre, Nike, Apple, Kraft, and Coca-Cola. As the founding Chief Marketing Officer at Beats by Dre, he turned a small audio startup into a global phenomenon—growing revenue from $20 million to more than $2 billion before its landmark $3 billion acquisition by Apple. His creative leadership redefined how brands can shape culture through authentic connections with athletes, artists and communities.

At Nike, Omar helped craft campaigns that became cultural moments, proving that when business intelligence meets cultural intelligence, brands don’t just sell—they lead. His work has consistently shown how emotion, storytelling and purpose can move people and markets at scale.

Today, through Øpus Intelligence, Omar blends his deep marketing expertise with the power of machine learning to help brands, athletes and creators generate campaigns that resonate emotionally and globally. His vision is bold yet practical: use AI not to replace creativity, but to amplify it—making cultural intelligence accessible to every marketer.

Recognised as one of the Top 100 Black Thought Leaders, Omar’s perspective on leadership, innovation and belonging is sought by Fortune 500 companies and creative communities alike. His keynote talks inspire audiences to reimagine how technology, diversity and culture can drive extraordinary growth and meaningful impact.