Robin Clarke appointed Global CEO of M&C Saatchi’s Passions & PR Specialism

Robin Clarke has been named the new Global CEO of M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment. Clarke will report to the group’s Global CEO, Zaid Al-Qassab, and join the agency’s executive leadership team. He will work alongside Richard Thompson, the division's chair, and oversee the group's activities in Sport & Entertainment and its PR business, Talk. His responsibilities include developing a comprehensive go-to-market strategy that integrates these specialities and expanding M&C Saatchi's presence in sports, music, film, lifestyle, and other cultural areas.

Clarke brings nearly 25 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry. His career began in sports hospitality sales, followed by significant roles at Starcom and Publicis Sport & Entertainment. Most recently, he served as Global EVP at 160over90, part of the Endeavor network, where he managed relationships with major clients such as DP World, Visa, AB InBev, and Marriott.