Publicis Groupe Africa Names Jonty Fisher as Chief Strategy and Integration Officer

Publicis Groupe Africa has announced the appointment of Jonty Fisher as its new Chief Strategy and Integration Officer, reinforcing the Groupe’s commitment to delivering transformative, connected solutions for clients across Africa.

According to the company, Fisher’s appointment reflects Publicis Groupe Africa’s ongoing dedication to its “Power of One” philosophy, a unified approach that aligns a client’s core challenges with seamlessly integrated solutions spanning media, creative, production, and commerce.

In his new role, Fisher will oversee the Groupe’s corporate strategy across the continent, ensuring the integration of all disciplines into cohesive client offerings while enhancing strategy as a key community of practice within the organisation. He is also tasked with driving both organic growth and new business opportunities across Africa, the company stated.

Building on his entrepreneurial background and his most recent position as Senior Vice President of Communications at Publicis, Fisher brings a wealth of experience in leading strategic and commercial direction for globally recognised brands such as HEINEKEN, Mondelez, PepsiCo, Jack Daniel’s, adidas Originals, KIA Motors, Unilever, and Sanlam. His extensive career spans multiple sectors, including alcohol, automotive, financial services, FMCG, healthcare, retail, and technology.

Beyond his professional expertise, Fisher is celebrated for his people-first leadership style, marked by a genuine curiosity and an ability to bring together diverse talents and perspectives. “These qualities aim to underpin his ability to integrate disciplines, businesses, and talent across the Groupe to unlock real value for clients,” the company added.

Commenting on the appointment, Koo Govender, CEO of Publicis Groupe Africa, said “We are thrilled to elevate Jonty into this role. His unique entrepreneurial journey, combined with his strategic and commercial rigour and his human-centric approach, make him the perfect fit to lead integration across our businesses.”

Govender further noted “Jonty has a proven ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity and creativity, and I am confident that his leadership across a broader canvas will help our Groupe, and our clients, thrive in an era where connection and collaboration matter more than ever.”