Responses were examined in detail and compared with the responses given by the same member the previous year. The general finding is very positive, with a very satisfying overall average over the financial year.
The main points raised during the assessment are as follows:
| Topics | Findings | Actions planned for 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Role and responsibilities of the Board | Role and responsibilities of the Board Findings Directors have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities within the Board, as well as of the activities of the Publicis Groupe. They were able to express their views on the challenges ahead for the Groupe. They want to continue to deepen their treatment of subjects relating to artificial intelligence. |
Role and responsibilities of the Board Actions planned for 2026 It is planned to incorporate the comments of the Directors to enrich the work of the Board of Directors and to continue discussions on the Groupe’s strategy in the field of artificial intelligence. |
| Composition of the Board | Composition of the Board Findings The Directors were in favor of enriching the composition of the Board with a profile with AI and tech skills. |
Composition of the Board Actions planned for 2026 The Nominating Committee is continuing the rigorous process of selecting new profiles who meet the independence criteria of the Afep-Medef Code and have strong expertise in artificial intelligence and technology. |
| Board training | Board training Findings The Directors appreciated the training courses organized in 2025, including the presentations made by the Groupe’s operational managers. They expressed their training needs for 2026. |
Board training Actions planned for 2026 The Board’s training plan is to be enhanced with individual sessions, in addition to group sessions, to meet the various training needs expressed by Directors. |
| Organization and functioning of the Board | Organization and functioning of the Board Findings Overall, the Board’s works efficiently, is well-structured and constructive, with a satisfactory working dynamic. They are satisfied with the balance between the work of the Board and the Committees. Directors have expressed the wish to increase the duration of discussions on certain key topics and to discuss informally more regularly between Board meetings. |
Organization and functioning of the Board Actions planned for 2026 A longer and more frequent time for discussion on the key topics identified during the assessment will be planned for 2026. |
| Quality of Board interactions | Quality of Board interactions Findings The Directors emphasize the good quality of dialogue between themselves and with Executive Management. |
Quality of Board interactions Actions planned for 2026 No new actions were identified on this topic. |
| Executive sessions | Executive sessions Findings The format and topics covered during the executive sessions are greatly appreciated by the Directors. The Directors also assess the frequency and quality of discussions with the Lead Director. |
Executive sessions Actions planned for 2026 No new actions were identified on this topic. |
| Assessment of Committees | Assessment of Committees Findings With regard to the composition and functioning of the Committees, the Directors expressed great satisfaction. They welcome the changes made to the Audit and Financial Risks Committee and the Strategic, Environmental and Social Committee. |
Assessment of Committees Actions planned for 2026 No new actions were identified on this topic. |
| Individual effective contribution | Individual effective contribution Findings Overall, the Directors feel that their contribution is useful and appreciated within the Board. |
Individual effective contribution Actions planned for 2026 No new actions were identified on this topic. |
