Saatchi & Saatchi, the global creative agency known for reimagining what is possible, today announced the appointment of Ben Grossman as President of the agency’s New York office. In this role, Grossman will be responsible for driving new business growth and elevating the agency’s creative excellence.
Most recently serving as President at Stagwell’s Doner, Grossman brings over a decade of leadership experience from roles at Interpublic Group’s FCB and Jack Morton. Recognized as a “hyper integrator” who seamlessly blends different capabilities and marketing disciplines, his award-winning work has earned over 150 accolades including the WARC Effectiveness Grand Prix, Gold Effies, Gold Lions and Grand Clios while driving significant business impact for brands including 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 energizing,” said Grossman. “I’m excited to write the next chapter of this legendary agency.”