Creative agency network M+C Saatchi Group has appointed IPG’s EMEA chief growth officer Jackie Stevenson as its new global chief strategy and innovation officer, effective from 1 August.

Reporting directly to global CEO Zaid Al-Qassab, Stevenson will be tasked with leading business strategy for the Group and will join its global leadership team.

In the newly created role, Stevenson will also be entrusted with developing new global partnerships and coordinating global revenue growth opportunities. She will also lead the global marketing & communications function and chair the newly formed Global Growth Council.

‘M+C Saatchi Group is carving out a role at the cutting edge of culture, creativity, and technology where I believe the most powerful ideas are born,” said Stevenson.

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“Their commitment to independence and relentless drive for innovation that performs for their clients is exciting, and they’re moving at speed. With a new engine built to unleash Cultural Power at every touchpoint and a fast-growing global footprint, the group is primed for the future, and I’m thrilled to join Zaid and the team to help shape the next chapter.’

Stevenson joins M+C Saatchi after a three-year stint at US holding group IPG, prior to which she had spent 13 years at New York agency The Brooklyn Brother, where she was a founding partner.

Al-Qassab added: ‘I am thrilled to welcome Jackie to M+C Saatchi. Her client-first mindset, strategic expertise, and operational leadership make her the ideal person to shape our future growth, for our clients and our business.

“Jackie brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial spirit, global experience, and a strong grounding in both creativity and media, which will be invaluable as we evolve our offering, deepen our capabilities, and build a more connected, competitive Group. Her leadership will help us unlock new opportunities and ensure we’re delivering meaningful, culture-driven impact across every touchpoint.”