Publicis Groupe Africa appoints Govender as new CEO
By Ibidunni Banjoko
Publicis Groupe Africa has appointed Koo Govender as the new Chief Executive Officer to drive impact for the agency’s clients.
She will take over from John Dixon who will stay on in the capacity of chairperson. The appointment will be effective from 1 February, 2023. Govender will be reporting to Loris Nold, CEO APAC, Middle East and Africa.
Commenting on the appointment, Loris Nold CEO APAC, Middle East and Africa said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled with Govender joining us, I have known her for more than a decade and she is truly an exceptional leader and a great person. I have been lucky to be involved in Africa for more than 15 years and I am convinced that Govender is exactly the progressive leader we need to take on such a strategically critical region for our clients and our talents.”
“Govender brings a passion for Africa, and its talents as well as proven product expertise, across creativity, performance, e-commerce, data, content and technology. She adds true leadership and a great understanding of what clients want and need,” Nold added.
She explained that in the past few years, the group has accelerated the development of its footprint, scale, capabilities and talents across Africa.
“But our ambition on the continent is bigger given the unique markets’ dynamics, the great potential for our own client’s business and the inspiration Africa needs to bring to the rest of Publicis Groupe,” she said.
“I am also very pleased that Dixon, my partner of many years, will stay on as Chairman to not only ensure a smooth handover to Govender but also so that she and I will be able to continue to count on his vast experience across the continent,” added Nold.
On her part, Govender said: “I am really excited to join the Publicis Groupe and continue to build the accomplishments of the team.
“Together with the leadership and management team, my vision is to empower and grow our people and deliver an employee-first experience, strengthen our capabilities and provide exceptional service and solutions to clients. I am really looking forward to working and learning from amazing and inspiring people locally and internationally,” she noted..
Govender will be responsible for all the operations of Publicis Groupe in South Africa and across the continent including creative, media, PR and influencer, production, commerce, data and technology.
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