Margaret Zabel to leave Communications Council for role at McDonald’s

The Communications Council CEO Margaret Zabel has stepped down after three and a half years in the role to accept the VP marketing role at McDonald’s.

In a statement she said: “It has been a privilege to lead The Communications Council and work with our Chair Sudeep Gohil and the Board.

“It is an important organisation for both members and the industry as it helps establish professional standards, best practice and an effective self-regulatory system. It likewise is important in establishing continuous professional standards for the industry and the partnership with the IPA lays the foundations on a global level. I am grateful to have built a deeper understanding of marketing communications working with advertising agencies and production companies and plan to contribute ongoing to the betterment of our industry.”