Publicis Groupe has confirmed that Saatchi and Saatchi chairman Kevin Roberts will resign from his role following controversy around his comments on women in the industry.
Following an interview with Business Insider in which Roberts claimed the gender debate was “done,” Publicis Groupe last week granted him a leave of absence from the company.
But, today (3 August) it stated that the agency boss was to step down permanently.
“Publicis Groupe announced today the resignation of Kevin Roberts head coach of Publicis Groupe, executive chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi/Fallon, member of the management board,” read the announcement.
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Source: The Drum
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