Creative agency M&C Saatchi has appointed Simon Fuller as its new chief financial officer, replacing the outgoing Bruce Marson. He will take up the role from 1 July.

Joining from the Daily Mirror, Daily Express and Daily Star owner Reach, Fuller will bring extensive financial experience in the media sector to his new role at the London agency.

As part of his new position, Fuller will also take up a seat on the board, while Marson will return to his previous deputy chief financial officer role, giving up his place on the board in the process.

“I am pleased to welcome Simon, whose skills will be highly valuable in the new phase we have entered, as we drive M&C Saatchi to become the leading creative solutions partner for our clients, combining deep regional expertise with broad global reach,” M&C Saatchi CEO, Zaid Al-Qassab said.

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“Building on the platform created under the leadership of Zillah and Bruce, whose talents I am pleased we will retain, I believe we have the right team to realise our potential in creating value for all stakeholders.”

Marson first joined M&C Saatchi in October 2021 as deputy chief financial officer, before being promoted in May 2022. In his time leading the agency’s finances, Marson oversaw an especially turbulent period which included numerous failed buyouts and the resignation of long-time CEO Moray MacLennan.

Fuller added: “I am thrilled to be joining M&C Saatchi at such an exciting time for the business. Not only does this truly international brand have a remarkable creative heritage, but there is also a clear and compelling plan and vision for the future.

“I very much look forward to working in partnership with Zaid, the Board, Bruce and the wider team, to successfully deliver the next stage of the Company’s development.”