‘I’ve come back to quite a different environment’: Publicis CCO Dave Bowman talks returning to adland

July 12, 2024 9:54

On a new episode of Mumbrella’s one-on-one podcast, Publicis Groupe’s first ANZ chief creative officer shares how he was surprised by what he saw upon his return to adland.

When Dave Bowman took on the new role last year, he had no idea what was in store.

Having spent the better part of a decade in adland – including launching Special Group alongside Lindsey Evans, Matty Burton and Cade Heyde – before jumping over to Google in 2017, Bowman thought his return would be seamless. But, it was quite the opposite.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.