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● M&C Saatchi Group SA has appointed Jacques Burger as group CEO and Mike Abel as executive chair.
The changes allow Abel, who is part of the global executive committee of M&C Saatchi, to focus on his global portfolio.
Abel said: “Jacques is a formidable leader with impeccable credentials and track record. He was the successful MD of Ogilvy Cape Group, was CEO of the Campaign Palace, Australia and returned to South Africa in 2010 to start M&C Saatchi Abel,
Johannesburg and to co-lead the South Africa group with me and a few trusted friends and business partners.”
Burger said: “This is a new chapter of radical collaboration across our group and the multiple disciplines and solutions they each bring.
“The ability to connect these opportunities while constantly and relentlessly applying our trademark approach of brutal simplicity of thought is a powerful proposition.”
Nestlé has appointed Nicole Roos as MD for the East and Southern Africa region (ESAR). She succeeds Bruno Olierhoek.
Roos is the current business executive officer for coffee and beverages for ESAR. She began her career as a marketing trainee in South Africa 20 years ago and is the first female MD for the region.
She joined Nestlé in 2002 and has performed various roles, including brand manager for nutrition and product manager and senior project manager for formula and cereals for nutrition.
Olierhoek said: “I am delighted to be handing over the reins to Nicole. Nicole is a passionate African who understands the incredible opportunities the East and Southern Africa region has. With her extensive experience and knowledge of the diverse consumer base in various categories, Nicole will continue to strengthen our path to digitalisation.”