Campaign India Team
Oct 21, 2018

#MeToo: Publicis ends ties with Ishrath Nawaz

He was accused of sexual harassment

#MeToo: Publicis ends ties with Ishrath Nawaz

Ishrath Nawaz, ECD, Publicis India has been asked to leave the agency following claims of sexual harassment earlier this month. 

Nawaz had joined Publicis earlier this year from McCann Worldwide where he was senior creative director.

The statement from Publicis revealed:

The investigation in relation to Mr Ishrath Nawaz has been concluded. Mr Nawaz's conduct has been found to be violative of Publicis India's policy. Consequently, Mr Ishrath Nawaz's services have been terminated.

This move follows Dentsu Aegis Network ending ties with four of its employees
 
 
Source:
Campaign India

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