Nikki Maizel has been named the new president of Publicis New York, where she will report to Carla Serrano, Global Chief Strategy Officer of Publicis Groupe and CEO of Publicis New York. Maizel brings over two decades of leadership experience to her new role.
Previously, Maizel was head of business leadership and managing partner at McCann New York, where she transformed the agency’s business growth strategies, culture, and employee development programs. Her leadership earned her numerous accolades during her tenure.
Serrano expressed her excitement about Maizel’s appointment, stating, “Our industry is at a pivotal moment, with clients seeking partners who can challenge them to innovate and move faster. Publicis New York’s ‘Power of One’ approach provides integrated solutions to meet these demands. We’re thrilled to welcome Nikki, who has a proven track record of growing businesses globally and elevating offerings to clients.”
Maizel shared her enthusiasm about joining Publicis, saying, “Publicis Groupe is known for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. I look forward to collaborating with partners and teams to set our clients apart. Publicis New York’s ‘Power of One’ model, combining cross-agency capabilities, makes this an exciting time to help shape what’s next.”
Maizel’s appointment is the latest under Serrano’s leadership, following Patrick White as Chief Strategy Officer and Joe Mongognia as Chief Creative Officer at Publicis New York.