Working with the ad agency R/GA, Johnson helped craft some of the most well-k**wn Beats By Dre advertisements, fueling its "transition from a curiosity to a constant presence in pop culture."
An example of one of the ads Johnson helped create
Although his departure from the Company wasn't explained, Beats co-founder and current Apple Music executive Jimmy Iovine commented on the an**uncement, describing Johnson as "one of the most talented Marketing executives" he's ever met and an instrumental factor in what Beats By Dre eventually became.
In an email, Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine said, "Omar Johnson is a one of the most talented Marketing executives I've ever met and we couldn't have built Beats without him. He has my support in his future endeavor."
After Johnson leaves, his former "right-hand man" Jason White will become executive vice president of Marketing at Beats. Before he's gone for good, Johnson is said to focus on putting the finishing touches on two new global brand campaigns that will be debuting soon.