Publicis chairman and CEO speaks to Campaign at Q3 results and says the group is "winning in China", highlighting the robust media and creative performance across Asia-Pacific in Q3 results.
Organic growth tracks above 5% for a third quarter.
Group M veteran to join competitor group in October.
Account is estimated to be worth $5 billion.
UK agency to be absorbed after fewer than two years in operation.
Appointments follow a series of leadership changes at the group.
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