Universal Registration Document 2023

Diversity nature of members’ skills

The quality of the Supervisory Board's composition contributes to the good governance of Publicis Groupe. The Supervisory Board thus oversees the diversity and complementary nature of members’ skills.

For several years now, the Board has sought out more international profiles. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2023, eight out of 11 members of the Supervisory Board were foreign nationals, i.e. 73%, (excluding the members representing employees). In addition, several other Board members have international exposure due to their activities in groups with a strong presence abroad or because they carry out a professional activity abroad (see presentation of Board members above).

It is also important for the Supervisory Board that a balance exists between members who have served for many years and those appointed more recently. This allows the Board to benefit from both an in‑depth knowledge of the Groupe’s history and a fresh perspective on the topics addressed.

Its members also have a range of varied expertise in key areas for Publicis Groupe. Given the experience and commitment of each of the Board members and their membership of the Board committees, the Nominating Committee, after consulting each member of the Supervisory Board, has established the following skills matrix: