Publicis Mojo announces Joe Pollard as new CEO
Former ninemsn boss Joe Pollard has been appointed as the new CEO of Publicis Mojo Australia, replacing Graham Wills.
The move sees a return to the marketing world for Pollard who has been on a career break since leaving ninemsn last year.
Her previous roles have included chief marketing officer of Nike Japan. Earlier in her career she spent time in media roles at JWT and Mindshare.
The move was announced by Jean-Yves Naouri, executive chairman of Publicis Worldwide. She will report directly to him.
Joe is an excellent leader with a good mix of creativity and commercial acumen. Good appointment.
Nice of Yves to announce it to the press before the staff.
This is great news! Joe P is a class act and a natural fit for a role like this.
Well done Jo, all the best
To me @3.15 pm – I think you are a bit unfair to ‘Yves’ (although his name is Jean-Yves). It was announced at an “all hands” meeting at 3pm and this article is times after that. And to all others, yes, Joe has a terrific reputation and should bring some great things to this new role!
@not me. I was in the “all hands”. It started a bit after 330. this post was emailed around Mojo before the meeting even started.
Also, I reserve the right to call JV, or anyone i’m bagging out, whatever i want. It’s part of that whole ‘mocking’ thing.
Congratulations to Joe – a very popular appointment.
@notme, in fact, i just remembered that i made the original comment before i went into the meeting with your mate Yvesy.
What a great hire. Welcome back tot he industry Joe.
Well done Joe. Congratulations.
Any bets on one or two more senior departures soon? As long as the door is open…………………………
Nicholas Davie was CEO. Not Greame, he was Chairman of Publicis Mojo.
Joe is an amazing operator…..intuitive, smart & on the money. She will drive that organisation forward as she did @ ninemsn.