M&C Saatchi Names Robin Clarke As Global CEO Of Passions & PR
M&C Saatchi Group has appointed Robin Clarke as Global CEO of the company’s Passions & PR division, which includes M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment and consumer PR agency Talk.
Joining from the Endeavour-owned 160over90, where he served as EVP of the cultural marketing agency, Clarke has worked in the sport and entertainment industry for almost 25 years.
In his new role, he will report directly to M&C Saatchi CEO Zaid Al-Qassab, and will become a part of the firm’s executive leadership team. Clarke will also collaborate closely with Non-Executive Chair Richard Thompson.
“The agency’s reputation for creativity and pushing boundaries is second to none, and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work”
– Peter Clarke
Clarke has been handed the brief of overseeing M&C Saatchi’s Sport & Entertainment and PR operations, and will seek to further expand the agency’s footprint across sport, music, film, and lifestyle.
“[Clarke’s] extensive experience, strategic mindset, and deep industry connections make him the perfect leader to drive our vision forward,” Al-Qassab said.
“We are confident that under his guidance, the Passions & PR specialism will continue to thrive and deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
Clarke added, “I am incredibly excited to return to M&C Saatchi and lead the Passions & PR specialism.
“The agency’s reputation for creativity and pushing boundaries is second to none, and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work with the talented teams to achieve incredible things for our clients.”
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