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flag CEO Zaid Al-Qassab is stepping down from M&C Saatchi on March 31, 2026, amid industry challenges and a 30% share drop, with chair Heather Rabbatts as interim leader.

flag M&C Saatchi announced that CEO Zaid Al-Qassab will step down on March 31, 2026, after less than two years in the role. flag He led major restructuring, consolidating over 40 businesses into five regions, completing the company’s first M&A deals in seven years, and rebranding to M+C Saatchi. flag The company cited ongoing industry challenges, including weak client spending and economic uncertainty, as reasons for the leadership change. flag Non-executive chair Heather Rabbatts will serve as interim CEO while a search for a new leader begins. flag Despite a 30% drop in shares since Al-Qassab’s appointment, M&C Saatchi reported £210 million in net revenue and £26 million in operating profit for FY 2025, with key client wins and a £4.5 million share buyback.

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