Management shake up at Publicis Communications sees Saatchi’s Michael Rebelo named CEO

February 21, 2017 9:03

In a major restructure, Saatchi & Saatchi ANZ Chairman and CEO Michael Rebelo has been elevated to be CEO of the Publicis Communications Group.

The move sees Andrew Baxter named as chairman of Publicis Communications, adding to his role as CEO of Publicis Worldwide.

Andrew Baxter named chairman.

The French communications giant has also announced Melinda Geertz has been given the newly created role of CEO for Leo Burnett Australia after having run the agency’s Melbourne operations for a number of years.

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Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .

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3 COMMENTS

Open Mike 21 Feb 17

So everyone gets promoted, and gets to keep their day jobs as well? Strange.

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fleshpeddler 21 Feb 17

there may be trouble ahead…..

looks a little crowded and I’m sure several leaders in the group (groupe) won’t be happy about this. am betting this won’t be the same leadership line up in 12 months time

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Kenny 21 Feb 17

Congratulations Melinda – the Michelle Obama of Adland: smart, humble and oh so classy.

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