James Morris is stepping down as Global Chief Production Officer at Publicis Groupe, with his exit set for the end of October after less than a year in the role. His departure comes as Publicis signals a restructuring of its production leadership, choosing not to directly replace the position. Before joining Publicis, Morris held senior roles at Dentsu, Stink, and Mediacom, leading creative and production operations across regions. His exit follows the recent appointment of Deepti Velury as CEO of Global Production, marking a strategic shift toward integrating identity data and technology into Publicis’ production framework.