Publicis Groupe Names Artemis Kapouralou as Chief Talent Officer for Southeast Europe

Publicis Groupe Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) today announces the appointment of Artemis Kapouralou as the chief talent officer (CTO) for Publicis Groupe CEE operations in Southeast Europe including Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. Reporting directly to Andonis Passas, chief executive officer, Publicis Groupe Greece and Southeast Europe, the appointment is official as of 1st January 2024 and will be an expansion of Artemis’ current responsibilities as CTO for Publicis Groupe Greece.

“Strong talent leadership is a critical element for success to Publicis Groupe CEE’s people-first commitment. Artemis’ strong track record as the CTO for Publicis Groupe Greece which saw the creation of award-winning talent-focused initiatives under her leadership and the office’s 4th consecutive year nomination as “Great Place to Work” speaks for itself. She is the natural choice for this role as we look to further enhance the overall talent experience for our employees across our markets in Southeast Europe,” said Veronika Borbas, chief talent officer, Publicis Groupe CEE.

In her new role, Artemis will provide strategic input to drive the talent agenda and collaborate closely with the individual markets’ talent function teams to ensure a consistent framework and talent proposition. In addition to working closely with Andonis Passas and Veronika Borbas, she will take ownership of key talent objectives to accelerate the overall talent experience across the Southeast Europe markets. One of her key focuses will also be to enhance the opportunities for connectivity and collaboration among the Southeast Europe teams and the greater CEE teams.

Said Andonis Passas, CEO, Publicis Groupe Greece, and Southeast Europe, "Artemis' appointment as CTO for Southeast Europe, marks our unequivocal believe and focus on the power of talent. With her proven ability to champion talent-focused initiatives and foster a workplace culture that consistently earns recognition, Artemis is the driving force we need to further elevate our people-first commitment. I have full confidence that under her new role, we will not only meet but exceed our talent objectives, unlocking unparalleled growth and success across our diverse markets in Southeast Europe.”

Added Artemis Kapouralou, “Embracing a vision where talent meets opportunity, I am honoured to step into the role of chief talent officer for Southeast Europe. Together, let us cultivate a culture of innovation, empower diverse talents, and fuel the success of our teams. With passion and purpose, we will unlock the full potential of our people, driving growth and excellence across the region."

Artemis started her career in talent with the compensation and benefits team and went on to spend several years in the function working across companies that include PwC, Alapis, ISS and Everest Group of Companies. In 2016, she switched course to join H&M, taking on the role as country HR manager for Greece, Bulgaria, and Cyprus. She joined Publicis Groupe Greece in 2019 where she built the talent team from scratch, drove the development of talent-focused initiatives like UNIverse, (DEI initiative) and led Publicis Groupe Greece to its fourth consecutive year’s nomination as a 'Great Place to Work'. This year, not only did she help to open the chapter for Publicis Groupe Greece to join Diversity Charter Greece as a signatory partner, hers and her colleagues’ work for UNIverse was also recognised at Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2023.