Global HR News & Updates
  • Features
  • Magazine
  • News
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • South America
    • OCEANIA
    • India
    • NORTH AMERICA
  • Insights
  • Leaders Speak
  • Book Reviews
  • Events
  • Advertising
  • Editorial Team
No Result
View All Result
SUBSCRIBE
Login
Global HR News & Updates
  • Features
  • Magazine
  • News
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • South America
    • OCEANIA
    • India
    • NORTH AMERICA
  • Insights
  • Leaders Speak
  • Book Reviews
  • Events
  • Advertising
  • Editorial Team
No Result
View All Result
Global HR News & Updates
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Zaid Al-Qassab appointed as new M&C Saatchi global CEO

Smita SinghbySmita Singh
in Business, Europe, News
0 0
A A
0
Zaid Al-Qassab appointed as new M&C Saatchi global CEO

Zaid Al-Qassab appointed as new M&C Saatchi global CEO

TweetPostShareWhatsapp

LONDON, United Kingdom, May 2024—M&C Saatchi Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Zaid Al-Qassab as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 13th May 2024. This appointment follows the successful completion of standard regulatory due diligence. Subsequent to Zaid taking over, Zillah Byng-Thorne will transition from acting Executive Chair to resume her position as Non-Executive Chair of the company.

You might also like

Giorgio Armani Group names longtime executive Giuseppe Marsocci as CEO

Vineet Kashyap Appointed as Vice President, Strategy, Product Management & Data Centers – Climate Solutions Asia and Middle East at Carrier

Rishi Raj Singh Appointed as Vice President – Human Resources at KEC International Ltd.

Move beyond "G" : Get Your Organization Happy Place to Work (HPTW) Certified
Move beyond “G” : Get Your Organization Happy Place to Work (HPTW) Certified

Zaid Al-Qassab comes to M&C Saatchi with a prolific background in advertising and marketing leadership, coupled with extensive experience in managing global teams and enhancing brand value. His most recent role was as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Channel 4, where his strategic leadership notably advanced the broadcaster’s market presence, securing it as the top brand and the third-ranked creative agency in 2023, according to Campaign Lists. Zaid was also recognized as one of the UK’s top ten marketers by Campaign in the same year.

Previously, Zaid served as the Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at BT plc, overseeing major brands such as BT, EE, Plusnet, and Openreach. His earlier career includes a significant tenure of 20 years at Procter & Gamble in various marketing and commercial roles, ascending to Managing Director of the Health & Beauty division for the UK & Ireland. Additionally, he has been a Non-Executive Director at the Advertising Standards Authority since 2018.

Zillah Byng-Thorne, Executive Chair, said: “We are delighted to have attracted someone of Zaid’s calibre to lead M&C Saatchi into its next phase of growth. Zaid has proven leadership qualities, has managed global teams, and his client-centric focus, dynamism and commercial acumen will be highly valuable as we look to accelerate our growth trajectory.

“The advertising and marketing landscape is fast-moving and a modern, forward-thinking, agile leader like Zaid will help shape M&C Saatchi for excellence on the global stage, supported by our exceptional regional leaders across the UK and globally. It is truly an exciting moment for us.”

Plan Your Career With Industry Leaders : BigCareerInterview
Plan Your Career With Industry Leaders : BigCareerInterview

Zaid Al-Qassab said: “I have long admired M&C Saatchi’s creativity and industry-leading work and I am delighted to be joining one of the most recognised advertising brands in the world. I believe M&C Saatchi has a unique growth opportunity, capitalising on its combination of advertising and specialist marketing services, and its unrelenting focus on creative solutions built on client understanding, with an agile, global, integrated offer.”

About M&C Saatchi Group

M&C Saatchi Group is a global leader in the creative sector, connecting specialist expertise across data and technology to drive meaningful change for clients. With headquarters in London and operations in 23 countries, the group spans a wide array of disciplines, from data analytics and brand strategy to multi-channel creative communications. Its divisions include Connected Creativity, Passion Marketing, Global & Social Issues, Brand, Experience & Innovation, and Performance Media, offering a holistic approach to digital advertising and customer engagement.

Read Also : Imagination in a Disrupted Age: Navigating the Future with Curiosity and Empathy

Subscribe To HR TODAY

Tags: advertising leadershipBrand StrategyCEO AppointmentClient-Centric LeadershipCreative AgencyGlobal AdvertisingGlobal CEOHappy Place to Work CertificationHPTWIndustry CreativityLeadership AppointmentM&C Saatchimarketing innovationZaid Al-Qassab
Tweet19Share30Share5Send
Previous Post

Neeraj Goyal Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Cluster Asia at Suntory Beverage & Food Asia Pacific

Next Post

Clare Lezaja Appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Deakin University

Smita Singh

Smita Singh

Recommended For You

Giorgio Armani Group names longtime executive Giuseppe Marsocci as CEO

bySmita Singh
October 18, 2025
0
Giorgio Armani Group names longtime executive Giuseppe Marsocci as CEO

Giuseppe Marsocci—a 23-year Armani veteran and former Global Chief Commercial Officer—has been named CEO of the Giorgio Armani Group, reporting to Chair Leo (Pantaleo) Dell’Orco with Silvana Armani...

Read moreDetails

Vineet Kashyap Appointed as Vice President, Strategy, Product Management & Data Centers – Climate Solutions Asia and Middle East at Carrier

bySmita Singh
October 18, 2025
0
Vineet Kashyap Appointed as Vice President, Strategy, Product Management & Data Centers – Climate Solutions Asia and Middle East at Carrier

Vineet Kashyap has been appointed as Vice President, Strategy, Product Management & Data Centers – Climate Solutions Asia and Middle East (CSAME) HVAC segment at Carrier, bringing over...

Read moreDetails

Rishi Raj Singh Appointed as Vice President – Human Resources at KEC International Ltd.

bySmita Singh
October 18, 2025
0
Rishi Raj Singh Appointed as Vice President – Human Resources at KEC International Ltd.

KEC International Ltd., an RPG Group company, has appointed Rishi Raj Singh as Vice President – Human Resources. With over 17 years of HR leadership experience at Tata...

Read moreDetails

Vinod Kumar Appointed as Chief People & Culture Officer at Amtech Software

bySmita Singh
October 18, 2025
0
Vinod Kumar Appointed as Chief People & Culture Officer at Amtech Software

Amtech Software appoints Vinod Kumar as Chief People & Culture Officer. With nearly two decades of HR leadership experience at Khoros, Ellucian, and SunGard, he will drive Amtech’s...

Read moreDetails

Saara Tikkanen Appointed as Chief People Officer at Svalner Atlas Finland (SAF)

bySmita Singh
October 18, 2025
0
Saara Tikkanen Appointed as Chief People Officer at Svalner Atlas Finland (SAF)

Svalner Atlas Finland appoints Saara Tikkanen as Chief People Officer and member of the management team. With nearly 20 years of HR leadership and transformation experience from Eezy...

Read moreDetails
Next Post
Clare Lezaja Appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Deakin University

Clare Lezaja Appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Deakin University

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related News

Haidy Elmasry Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Contact Financial Holding

Haidy Elmasry Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Contact Financial Holding

October 6, 2025
Suf Baileche Appointed as Head of People Experience at Cantourage UK

Suf Baileche Appointed as Head of People Experience at Cantourage UK

September 16, 2025
Gautam Srivastava Promoted to CHRO at The Phoenix Mills Ltd.

Gautam Srivastava Promoted to CHRO at The Phoenix Mills Ltd.

October 18, 2024

Browse by Category

  • Academia
  • Africa
  • AI
  • Asia
  • Blog
  • Book Reviews
  • Business
  • Careers
  • Communication
  • Compliances
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Corporate University
  • CXO
  • DEI
  • Employee Engagemnet
  • Employee Relation
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • ESG
  • Europe
  • Events
  • Features
  • Future of HR
  • Future of Work
  • Gen Z
  • Government
  • Green HRM
  • HR Analytics
  • HR PARTNERS
  • HR Technology
  • HR TODAY EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
  • India
  • India Job Market
  • Industrial Relations
  • International HR DAY 2025
  • January–February 2024
  • Leadership
  • Learning
  • MAGAZINE
  • Management Thought
  • May – june 2024
  • middle east
  • Neuro Science
  • News
  • NGO
  • Non-Profit
  • NORTH AMERICA
  • OCEANIA
  • Organizational Culture
  • Performance
  • Performance Metrics
  • Podcast
  • Recruitment
  • Rewards
  • Self Development
  • South America
  • Start-Up HR
  • Storytelling
  • Sustainable HR
  • Talent
  • Team Cohesion
  • Topic
  • Toxic Leadership
  • Trends & Forecast
  • UN Organizations
  • Women Leadership
Global HR News & Updates

"HR Today" aspires to be more than just a publication; it aims to be a platform where the brightest minds in HR come together to share knowledge, insights, and foresight that can shape the future of our profession. We aim to offer a unique blend of academic rigour and practical wisdom, addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the HR landscape today.

USEFUL LINKS

  • Features
  • Magazine
  • News
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • South America
    • OCEANIA
    • India
    • NORTH AMERICA
  • Insights
  • Leaders Speak
  • Book Reviews
  • Events
  • Advertising
  • Editorial Team

RECENT POSTS

  • Giorgio Armani Group names longtime executive Giuseppe Marsocci as CEO
  • Vineet Kashyap Appointed as Vice President, Strategy, Product Management & Data Centers – Climate Solutions Asia and Middle East at Carrier
  • Rishi Raj Singh Appointed as Vice President – Human Resources at KEC International Ltd.

SIGNUP FOR NEWSLETTER

Name*

Email Address*

© Copyright 2024 HR TODAY. All rights reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Features
  • Magazine
  • News
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • South America
    • OCEANIA
    • India
    • NORTH AMERICA
  • Insights
  • Leaders Speak
  • Book Reviews
  • Events
  • Advertising
  • Editorial Team
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • Sign Up

© Copyright 2024 HR TODAY. All rights reserved.