Publicis Groupe Africa announces two senior appointments

The appointments became effective from 1 October 2024 and both report to the CEO of Publicis Groupe Africa, Koo Govender. 

Madeley brings extensive operational expertise from agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi (London and Hong Kong) and Ogilvy Africa. She was most recently CEO for Havas Africa. 

Driving operational excellence 

“Known for her ability to accelerate growth and foster high-performing teams, Lynn is tasked with driving operational excellence and aligning the group’s growth ambitions across Africa’s dynamic and evolving market,” the company says in a media statement. 

Jones joins as SVP of Production, having previously led production efforts across South Africa, Africa and EMEA for Accenture Song Production and Song Studios. She was also a long-serving executive director and board member at King James, an SA creative agency that is part of Accenture Song. 

“Katherine’s extensive production expertise and strong leadership skills will play a pivotal role in enhancing Publicis Groupe Africa’s South African production hub, which is a central component of Publicis Production’s global strategy – alongside key hubs in Colombia, Brazil, Central and Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and the USA,” Publicis states. 

“Katherine’s appointment is a significant step toward reinforcing the agency’s production capabilities and cementing its role as a key global production hub.”