M+C Saatchi Group names Jackie Stevenson as global chief strategy and innovation officer

London – Creative solutions company M+C Saatchi Group has appointed Jackie Stevenson as its global chief strategy and innovation officer, effective August 1, 2025. She is set to report directly to Zaid Al-Qassab, global CEO at M+C Saatchi Group.

Stepping into a newly created role, Stevenson will focus on leading M+C Saatchi Group’s business strategy, forging new global partnerships and exploring global revenue growth opportunities.

As she joins the company’s global leadership team, Stevenson will also lead the global marketing and communications function. She will also chair the new global growth council, working closely with CEOs, clients, and partners.

With the appointment, M+C Saatchi Group is reinforcing its belief in ‘cultural power,’ seeing its impact in enabling transformative growth through innovation.

Prior to the appointment, Stevenson held the role of chief growth officer, EMEA at IPG.

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.”

“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,” Al-Qassab said.

“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,” he added.