Ulrich Saeuberlich becomes Chief Client Officer of Publicis Groupe DACH
Publicis Groupe is strengthening its leadership team in the DACH market and has appointed Ulrich Saeuberlich as Chief Client Officer for DACH, effective June 1, 2026. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for strategic development, client satisfaction, and the quality of consulting services.
Publicis Groupe is strengthening its management team in the DACH market and appointing Ulrich Saeuberlich as Chief Client Officer DACH as of June 1, 2026. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for the strategic development and satisfaction of clients as well as the quality of consulting services. He will also coordinate the cross-agency provision of integrated solutions in the areas of media, creation, data and tech within the Power-of-One network.
Saeuberlich expands the DACH management team, consisting of Bettina Prange (Chief Talent Officer), Karin Ross (Chief Operating Officer & CEO Publicis Connected Media), Philippe Bordet (Chief Financial Officer), Arne Brekenfeld (Chief Strategy Officer), Dennis May (Chief Creative Officer & Chief Creative Officer Leo EMEA) and Christoph Pietsch (Chief Growth Officer) and reports to Demet Ikiler (Publicis EMEA CEO).
Focus on the Power of One model
"Ulrich is an outstanding leader with a deep understanding of our customers' requirements. He will play a key role in enabling us to offer them even faster and more comprehensive customized solutions so that their business can develop successfully," comments EMEA CEO Demet Ikiler.
"Publicis Groupe has created something truly unique with its Power of One model. I am delighted to become part of the team in the DACH region and look forward to shaping sustainable growth together with our outstanding colleagues and clients," says Saeuberlich.
Experienced manager with international expertise
The experienced manager Saeuberlich began his career at L'Oréal, where he worked in various marketing and brand functions in Germany and the USA and was responsible for the development and launch of the Group's products. He worked at various digital and integrated marketing agencies in New York and later spent six years as Managing Director at AKQA Germany. Subsequently, he was initially CEO of MRM Germany and most recently, since 2024, in the role of President MRM Europe and UK, responsible at European level.
