Publicis Groupe Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Publicis Groupe's CEO is Arthur Sadoun, appointed in Jun 2017, has a tenure of 1.08 years. total yearly compensation is €8.22M, comprised of 14.2% salary and 85.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.085% of the company’s shares, worth €20.28M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 6.7 years and 1.1 years respectively.
Key information
Arthur Sadoun
Chief executive officer
€8.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 14.23% |
| CEO tenure | 8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.09% |
| Management average tenure | 6.7yrs |
| Board average tenure | 1.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Publicis Groupe will Transform into a Tech-Forward Marketing Powerhouse
Publicis Groupe presents a compelling base case for medium-term investors, offering a well-balanced mix of defensive cash flow and exposure to structural growth trends in data, AI, and digital transfoPublicis Groupe's (EPA:PUB) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
May 22
Publicis Groupe (EPA:PUB) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
May 19Publicis Groupe (EPA:PUB) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €3.60
Apr 29Publicis Groupe's (EPA:PUB) Dividend Will Be Increased To €3.60
Apr 15Publicis Groupe S.A.'s (EPA:PUB) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Mar 23Should You Think About Buying Publicis Groupe S.A. (EPA:PUB) Now?
Mar 10We Think Publicis Groupe (EPA:PUB) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Feb 24
Investing In AI And Connected Media Expansion Will Strengthen Future Prospects
Strategic AI investments and talent development initiatives are poised to enhance efficiency and potentially expand net margins over time.Is There Now An Opportunity In Publicis Groupe S.A. (EPA:PUB)?
Dec 09Publicis Groupe S.A.'s (EPA:PUB) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
Nov 25Returns At Publicis Groupe (EPA:PUB) Are On The Way Up
Nov 11These 4 Measures Indicate That Publicis Groupe (EPA:PUB) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Oct 11Is Now The Time To Put Publicis Groupe (EPA:PUB) On Your Watchlist?
Sep 09Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Publicis Groupe S.A. (EPA:PUB)?
Aug 26Returns On Capital At Publicis Groupe (EPA:PUB) Have Stalled
Jul 18Publicis Groupe (EPA:PUB) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At €3.40
Jun 19CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2024 | €8m | €1m | €2b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €2b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Dec 31 2023 | €8m | €1m | €1b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Dec 31 2022 | €7m | €1m | €1b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | €1b |
| Dec 31 2021 | €6m | €1m | €1b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €941m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | €854m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | €715m |
| Dec 31 2020 | €4m | €1m | €576m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €604m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | €632m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | €737m |
| Dec 31 2019 | €3m | €1m | €841m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | €902m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | €963m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | €941m |
| Dec 31 2018 | €4m | €1m | €919m |
Compensation vs Market: Arthur's total compensation ($USD9.37M) is above average for companies of similar size in the French market ($USD5.01M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Arthur's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Arthur Sadoun (54 yo)
Mr. Arthur Sadoun is Chairman & CEO of Publicis Groupe S.A. from May 29, 2024. Mr. Sadoun was Chairman of Management Board & CEO of Publicis Groupe S.A. from June 01, 2017 to May 29, 2024. Mr. Sadoun joine...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 8yrs | €8.22m | 0.085% € 20.3m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 1.3yrs | €2.33m | no data | |
| Secretary General & Member of Management Board | 12.2yrs | €1.94m | 0.012% € 2.8m | |
| President | 8.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Deputy CFO in charge of Investor Relations | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group General Counsel | 8.1yrs | no data | no data | |
| Head of Corporate Communications | 4.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Special Advisor to the Chairman & CEO | 4.5yrs | €2.20m | no data | |
| President & CEO of Publicis Communications Mexico and Regional Executive Chairman | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Publicis Ecuador | 14yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of South Asia | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer of Publicis Groupe Japan | 5.3yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: PUB's management team is seasoned and experienced (6.7 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman & CEO | 1.1yrs | €8.22m | 0.085% € 20.3m | |
| Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Publicis Worldwide USA | 11.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | €86.50k | 0.0012% € 276.3k | |
| Chairman Emeritus & Director | 1.4yrs | €617.67k | 1.91% € 454.3m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 1.1yrs | €179.50k | 0.00020% € 47.6k | |
| Director | 1.1yrs | €52.00k | 0.00052% € 123.9k | |
| Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors | 1.1yrs | €76.00k | 6.67% € 1.6b | |
| Executive Chairman of Epsilon | 3.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | €116.50k | 0.00020% € 47.6k | |
| Chairman of Leo Burnett North America | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chairman of Publicis Media | no data | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | €122.50k | 0.00056% € 133.4k |
Experienced Board: PUB's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.1 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/06/09 03:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/06/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Publicis Groupe S.A. is covered by 38 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Hélène Coumes | AlphaValue |
| JULIEN ROCH | Barclays |
| James Bass | Berenberg |