New York, NY – April 2025 — M+C Saatchi North America, the integrated network known for helping brands navigate, create, and lead meaningful change through cultural power, has officially appointed renowned industry leader Suresh Raj as its first-ever Chief Growth Officer. This milestone appointment signals the agency’s deepening investment in the U.S. market and underscores its bold ambitions to drive business and cultural transformation across North America.
A Visionary Growth Leader with Global Credentials
With a nearly 30-year career in the marketing communications industry, Suresh Raj is widely respected for architecting transformative growth across global agencies. Most recently, he served as Chief Growth Officer at McCann New York and previously held senior roles as Worldwide Chief Business Development Officer at Ogilvy Group, Global Chief Growth Officer at Virtue Worldwide (Vice Media Group’s creative agency), and leadership positions at Vision7/BlueFocus International and Zeno Group.
His vast client portfolio includes household names such as Amazon, Nike, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Logitech, Jaguar Land Rover, US Soccer Federation, and Frontier Communications. A tireless advocate for diversity, Raj has earned recognition on multiple Top 100 Lists for Ethnic Minority and LGBTQ+ leadership by the Financial Times, YouTube, Yahoo! Finance, and more.
Raj also serves on the Cannes Lions-ANA CMO Growth Council, and was a 2024 Glass Lions juror. His accolades include ADWEEK’s Pride Star, Campaign’s 40 under 40, and multiple honors for leadership in innovation, marketing effectiveness, and inclusion.
A Key Appointment in a Time of Strategic Expansion
Raj’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for M+C Saatchi North America, following a wave of executive leadership moves. The agency recently named Nadja Bellan-White as its first-ever North America CEO, Stevie Archer as Regional Chief Creative Officer, and announced a new leadership slate for M+C Saatchi Sport + Entertainment U.S.—including Val Middleton (EVP, Sport), Danielle Mileno (Managing Director, Consumer PR), and Alex Osorio (Managing Director, Influencer Engagement & Culture).
In his new role as Chief Growth Officer, Raj will spearhead new business, client development, and long-term growth strategies across the agency’s U.S. operations.
“The appointment of Suresh, with his deep experience in leading agencies through transformative growth, is a clear signal we have planted our stake in North America,” said Nadja Bellan-White, CEO of M+C Saatchi North America. “Combined with the recent launch of Cultural Power, we are well-positioned to be a key partner for brands navigating the complex business and cultural landscape we face. Suresh is charged with communicating to the market our wide and seamlessly integrated capabilities.”
“M+C Saatchi is building and expanding a network in the U.S. that fills a clear and urgent need for brands today,” said Suresh Raj. “From influencer and creator marketing to fully integrated social and creative campaigns, consulting and strategy, and public relations—M+C Saatchi operates as a one-stop shop for solving complex business challenges. It combines the power and capabilities of a holding company with the nimble and individualised service of an independent agency. I look forward to helping further grow its presence in the U.S. market.”
Cultural Power at the Heart of the Agency’s Mission
M+C Saatchi is redefining its position in the creative landscape through tools like the recently launched Cultural Power Index, a proprietary AI-powered platform designed to help brands identify their cultural strengths and navigate cultural relevance in real-time.
This initiative, combined with the appointment of Raj, forms part of a larger strategy to deliver impactful, data-driven storytelling for brands looking to thrive in an ever-evolving business environment.
About M+C Saatchi North America
M+C Saatchi North America is part of the global M+C Saatchi Group, renowned for its belief in Brutal Simplicity of Thought. The agency offers fully integrated solutions across brand strategy, advertising, digital, PR, influencer engagement, and experiential marketing. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, it serves a diverse range of clients seeking to make meaningful cultural and commercial impact.
As Suresh Raj steps into this transformative role, M+C Saatchi is poised for a new era of influence, creativity, and sustained growth in the North American market.
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