Demet Ikiler, current CEO of GroupM's EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region, makes a shift and joins Publicis Groupe.
Publicis Groupe Appoints Demet Ikiler as EMEA Chief Operating Officer
Publicis Groupe, a leading advertising agency network, has named Demet Ikiler, the CEO for EMEA at GroupM, as its new chief operating officer (COO) for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Ikiler, who previously served as the country chair for WPP in Turkey and part of GroupM's global leadership team, will join Publicis Groupe and focus on scaling and delivering cross-culture solutions for clients in the EMEA region. He will report to Loris Nold, CEO for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and also join Publicis Groupe's Management Committee.
Loris Nold expresses enthusiasm about Ikiler's appointment, stating, "I have been hoping to partner with her for years and cannot envision a better way to take on our greater ambition for the EMEA region."
While the search results do not provide extensive details about Ikiler's specific roles and achievements prior to joining Publicis Groupe as COO for EMEA, the announcement highlights his contribution to reinforcing Publicis Groupe's regional leadership in the EMEA region. Further information, such as his past roles and notable accomplishments, may be found in additional sources or direct company biographies.
Demet Ikiler, in his new position as EMEA COO, will focus on business scaling and delivering cross-culture solutions, part of his leadership role in Publicis Groupe's drive to reinforce its finance and leadership in the EMEA region. His past achievements, including his work as the CEO for EMEA at GroupM and the country chair for WPP in Turkey, are expected to contribute significantly to Publicis Groupe's business growth.