December 25, 2024

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Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific announces four promotions

Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific has announced four key promotions from within the group including Pauly Grant to chief talent officer, Martin Davie to head of performance, Jonathan Mackenzie to head of data solutions, Publicis Groupe APAC and Joanna Ong to managing director, communications and PR.

Jane Lin-Baden, CEO, Asia Pacific, Publicis Groupe says, “We are delighted to be able to appoint our top talents from within our ranks who have demonstrated their capabilities into these key roles. This both underscores the breadth and depth of talent we have within the group and the fact that we are an organisation that recognises and rewards top talent with opportunities for growth and mobility.

“With these latest appointments, we are strengthening our core leadership team as we move ahead with our strategy to create even greater impact for clients and further elevate our position in the region.”

Grant has been promoted to chief talent officer and will continue to be responsible for ANZ’s human resource portfolio. Grant will focus on driving the region’s talent and culture strategy to support the group’s business strategy.

Grant joined Publicis Groupe ANZ 11 years ago and has progressed through several increasingly senior roles. As an innovative HR leader, Grant is committed to driving strategies that deliver important organisational change for the group’s people and business.

In 2023, she was named one of ‘The 100 Human Resources Leaders to Know – Global 100 for HR’ by Human Resources Director (HRD) and lauded for leading the HR Team of the Year at the Australian HR Awards.

Davie has been promoted from managing director, international, Publicis Media Singapore, to head of performance, Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific. In his new role, Davie will focus on enhancing the group’s regional performance capabilities, ensuring superior client results and innovative service offerings, and instilling a performance-centric approach across the group’s operations.

Since joining Publicis Media Singapore in 2019 to lead Performics, Davie has leveraged his 18-year background in performance media in the UK, Australia, and Asia to drive exceptional client outcomes. In 2022, he was named one of Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40, highlighting his significant impact and leadership in the industry.

Mackenzie has been promoted from managing director of Publicis Media Precision Asia Pacific to head of data solutions, Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for the growth of data-driven products and solutions that power advertising transformation for the group’s clients, across both media and creative.

Mackenzie has over 20 years of experience in digital advertising. He spearheaded the launch of Publicis Media Precision in 2017, transforming programmatic capability across the region from a specialised central hub to dedicated teams in all markets.

Ong (bottom right) has transitioned from her role as managing director of MSL Singapore to managing director, communications and PR, Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore and Shanghai, she is responsible for communications in the region across the group.

Ong is a senior communications practitioner with over 25 years of experience, with previous roles at Ogilvy PR and Burson-Marsteller. As a senior leader with experience working with global conglomerates and in international consultancies, she is adept at leading multi-brand, multi-market communications teams and developing strategies that enhance reputation and support enterprises in their growth strategies.

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