Andrew Bruce

Andrew is CEO, North America of Publicis Worldwide, a new post created in December 2013 after the merger of Publicis Worldwide in the USA and Canada. His responsibilities encompass all Publicis offices across the USA and Canada, including Publicis, Publicis Kaplan Thaler, Publicis Modem, Publicis Hawkeye, Riney and Red Lion. Andrew is also CEO for Publicis’ largest North American operation in New York, Publicis Kaplan Thaler.

Andrew has been with Publicis since 1999, most recently as President and CEO of Publicis Canada. When Andrew first joined Publicis, he was charged with shaping and building its floundering Toronto operations. What followed were ten consecutive years of growth and the creation of one of Canada’s most respected and regarded agencies, entrusted with many of Canada’s iconic brands and leading businesses.

Andrew is deeply involved with the Institute of Communications Agencies (ICA), where he serves as Chairman of the Board and Chair of the association’s largest annual event, FFWD Advertising and Marketing Week.