Ben Grossman to Lead Saatchi & Saatchi NY in High-Stakes Growth Drive

Quick listen: Why Saatchi & Saatchi’s bold leadership shift signals big brand ambition — in under 2 minutes.

Saatchi & Saatchi just made a high-stakes bet on creative strategy with its latest leadership move.

Ben Grossman has been appointed President of the agency’s New York office, taking on a central position as it reinforces its presence in one of its most critical U.S. markets.

His appointment, effective July 21, was announced in a company press release, and follows an extensive track record of creative and strategic leadership across top-tier agencies.

Reflecting on his new role, Grossman acknowledged the legacy he’s stepping into and the opportunity ahead.

"Taking the reins of one of the world's most storied agencies - founded by entrepreneurial immigrants in their twenties who believed they could do better — is both humbling and energizing,"

"I'm excited to write the next chapter of this legendary agency.”

Grossman most recently served as President and Chief Strategy Officer at Doner and Doner Partners Network.

His earlier roles at FCB and Jack Morton helped establish his reputation for leading integrated marketing efforts with measurable results.

Throughout his career, Grossman’s campaigns have earned more than 150 major industry awards.

These include Grand Prix honors, Gold Lions, and Gold Effies for work with brands such as Google, Johnson & Johnson, AB InBev, and Stellantis.

Backing Big Brand Ambitions

The New York office plays a central role in supporting flagship clients including Procter & Gamble, Toyota, and Optimum.

Company leaders pointed to Grossman’s appointment as a timely step toward strengthening the agency’s creative leadership and business development efforts.

“Ben embodies the creative excellence and ambition for growth that built Saatchi & Saatchi,” said Susie Nam, CEO of Publicis Creative US.

“His proven ability to orchestrate both simple and complex, integrated solutions makes him the perfect leader to guide Saatchi & Saatchi New York's continued success and unlock new opportunities for our clients.”

Chuck Maguy, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi USA, emphasized the significance of the hire for the agency’s flagship office.

“Ben's arrival signals our continued commitment to the Saatchi brand and our commitment to bringing top-tier talent to New York.

He'll immediately bring expertise, connections, and energy to our New York office, strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”

With expertise in strategy, data, and storytelling, Grossman is expected to enhance Saatchi’s ability to deliver complex client work at scale.

The agency is part of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third largest communications group, with access to global resources that support both local and enterprise-level work.

Our Take: Is This the Right Leader for Saatchi New York?

Yes, and I think it’s a smart call.

Grossman has the mix of experience and results that Saatchi needs right now.

He’s led multi-disciplinary teams, delivered measurable growth, and built trust with some of the most demanding global brands.

In a market where client expectations keep rising and pitches are won on both creativity and clarity, that kind of track record matters.

From my perspective, this isn’t just a title upgrade.

It’s a sign that Saatchi wants someone who can push for progress without losing sight of what clients actually need: ideas that work and teams that deliver.

Saatchi & Saatchi’s creative influence is already on display in its recent Toyota and Superman campaign featured on DesignRush.

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