GLOBAL – Worldwide Chief Operating Officer of Saatchi & Saatchi Chris Foster has been appointed to a newly created role in Publicis Groupe–Senior Vice President for Global Clients.
“Our clients are facing serious challenges due to technology and innovation in this ever changing world. Chris Foster will help our clients to extract the best from our talents and our formidable assets through integrated solutions,” shared Maurice Lévy Chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe.
Having worked closely with several Groupe clients in terms of strategy and operations, Chris has an undeniable track record for growth and collaboration.
Chris is currently responsible for the performance and operations for 7 of the top 10 countries in the Saatchi & Saatchi network, and for significant global client relationships and management. He has been a senior leader at Saatchi & Saatchi since 1999 in North America, Asia Pacific and Greater China, as CEO of Fallon USA 2008-11, and as a member of the Global Leadership Team since 2011.
Chris Foster will begin in his Paris-based role on September 1st and will be reporting to Rishad Tobaccowala, Chief Strategist, Publicis Groupe.
