M+C Saatchi Group has announced the appointment of Jackie Stevenson as Global Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, effective August 1, 2025. Reporting directly to Global CEO Zaid Al-Qassab, Stevenson steps into a newly created global role that reflects the Group’s commitment to strategic growth and cultural transformation.
In this leadership position, Stevenson will be responsible for shaping M+C Saatchi Group’s business strategy, driving global partnerships, and identifying new revenue growth opportunities. She will also take charge of the Group’s global marketing and communications function, while chairing a newly formed Global Growth Council, collaborating closely with regional CEOs, clients, and strategic partners.
This move signals M+C Saatchi Group’s focus on unleashing the power of culture, creativity, and technology to fuel client growth. The company believes in leveraging Cultural Power to deliver innovation-led transformation across every touchpoint.
Prior to this appointment, Stevenson served as Chief Growth Officer, EMEA at IPG, bringing with her a strong record of driving growth across creative and media landscapes.
Stevenson said,
“M+C Saatchi Group is carving out a role at the cutting edge of culture, creativity, and technology where I believe the most powerful ideas are born. Their commitment to independence and relentless drive for innovation that performs for their clients is exciting, and they’re moving at speed. With a new engine built to unleash Cultural Power at every touchpoint and a fast-growing global footprint, the group is primed for the future, and I’m thrilled to join Zaid and the team to help shape the next chapter.”
Zaid Al-Qassab, Global CEO, added:
“I am thrilled to welcome Jackie to M+C Saatchi. Her client-first mindset, strategic expertise, and operational leadership make her the ideal person to shape our future growth—for our clients and our business. “Jackie brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial spirit, global experience, and a strong grounding in both creativity and media, which will be invaluable as we evolve our offering, deepen our capabilities, and build a more connected, competitive Group. Her leadership will help us unlock new opportunities and ensure we’re delivering meaningful, culture-driven impact across every touchpoint.”
Jackie Stevenson’s appointment marks an important milestone in M+C Saatchi Group’s ambition to become a more culture-driven, innovative, and globally integrated creative powerhouse.
