Published on: September 4, 2026
Publicis Media has appointed Simon Porter as Senior Director, Global Client Partner – Groupe Media Solutions, PMX, where he will join the international PMX team and focus on delivering value for clients across the global media ecosystem.
Porter brings extensive experience spanning commercial partnerships, agency relationships, trading and business development across the media and advertising industry. In his new role at Publicis Media, he will contribute to the international PMX operation, supporting client partnerships and commercial opportunities across the business.
Prior to joining Publicis Media, Porter served as International Partnerships Director at 51toCarbonZero, where he focused on commercial partnerships and growth strategy within the media and advertising sector. His responsibilities included developing agency and industry relationships, driving new business growth and establishing strategic partnerships across the media ecosystem. During his tenure, he built partnerships with organisations including Havas, OMG and Nielsen, supporting sales growth and industry awareness.
His experience also spans collaboration with teams across product, technology, operations, finance and legal, enabling him to align commercial priorities with wider business objectives and market requirements. He also managed forecasting, pipeline development and commercial performance while representing Ogury within the global agency community.
Commenting on his appointment, Porter said he was delighted to begin his new role at Publicis Media and join the international PMX team. He also expressed his appreciation to Freddie Taylor, Andrew Carter, Kerry Bianchi and Steve Bignell for their support and confidence in him.
Porter’s appointment comes as media businesses continue to place greater emphasis on strategic client partnerships, international collaboration and commercial growth. His background across agency partnerships, trading and digital advertising positions him to contribute to PMX’s client-focused approach and its broader international operations.
With experience spanning agency groups, media platforms, technology companies and commercial partnerships, Porter brings a combination of international market knowledge, senior relationship management and business development expertise to his new position at Publicis Media.
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