R/GA's Nick Law Joins Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe has hired Nick Law as the new chief creative officer of Publicis Groupe and president of Publicis Communications.

Currently global CCO of R/GA, Law is due to take up his new role in May 2018, when he will join the Publicis Groupe's Executive Committee. His mission will be to take the Groupe’s creative performance to the next level; leveraging, curating and nurturing the full spectrum of creative talent, harnessing the power of data and technology to deliver the best creative solutions to their clients, brands and businesses. Nick will also play a key role in shaping and accelerating the Groupe’s transformation to a platform that connects, empowers and unleashes the creative potential of each and every Publicis employee. 

As president of Publicis Communications, Law will be charged with developing a unified creative ethos that helps foster strong, dynamic and diverse cultures across the spectrum of the Groupe’s creative brands, namely Leo Burnett, Saatchi and Saatchi, Publicis Worldwide, BBH, Fallon and Marcel.

Once in the job, Law will report directly to Arthur Sadoun, chairman and CEO of Publicis Groupe, who said of the appointment: “Nick is a true unicorn in our industry. Throughout his career, he has delivered world-class work that builds on what we believe all our clients need: the alchemy of creativity and tech. This modernity in ideas, combined with his obvious leadership skills, make Nick the perfect person to play such a pivotal role in our Groupe. His partnership will be a game-changer in our journey to lead the change in our industry."