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Saatchi & Saatchi names Ben Grossman president of New York office
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Grossman joins to lead growth and strengthen creative leadership in the agency’s New York operations.
Global creative agency Saatchi & Saatchi has appointed Ben Grossman as president of its New York office.
In this position, he will oversee new business development and support the agency’s creative leadership.
Grossman previously served as president at Stagwell-owned Doner and brings more than a decade of experience from roles at Interpublic Group’s FCB and Jack Morton. His work has received over 150 awards, including the WARC Effectiveness Grand Prix, Gold Effies, Gold Lions and Grand Clios, for brands such as Anheuser-Busch InBev, Johnson & Johnson, Stellantis and Google.
“Ben embodies the creative excellence and ambition for growth that built Saatchi & Saatchi,” said Susie Nam, CEO Publicis Creative US. “His proven ability to orchestrate both simple and complex, integrated solutions makes him the perfect leader to guide Saatchi & Saatchi New York’s continued success and unlock new opportunities for our clients.”
“Ben's arrival signals our continued commitment to the Saatchi brand and our commitment to bringing top-tier talent to New York,” said Chuck Maguy, CEO, Saatchi & Saatchi USA. “He’ll immediately bring expertise, connections, and energy to our New York office, strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
“Taking the reins of one of the world’s most storied agencies – founded by entrepreneurial immigrants in their twenties who believed they could do better – is both humbling and energising,” said Grossman. “I’m excited to write the next chapter of this legendary agency.”
