Ogilvy UK chief Annette King makes shock exit for Publicis after 18 years

Ogilvy UK chief executive Annette King has departed the advertising group after 18 years to become CEO of Publicis UK. The group’s chairman and chief for EMEA Paul O’Donnell will take on the role while a replacement is found.
In a letter to staff, Publicis Groupe chief executive Arthur Sadoun described King as “one of the most recognised leaders in the industry” and praised her “managerial skills, the loyalty and passion she inspires in her teams, the trust she