Publicis Groupe parts ways with its Chief Diversity Officer Geraldine White

As the company is in the process of choosing a suitable successor, it has been reported that Geraldine White continues to work at Publicis Groupe in a consulting capacity.

By  Storyboard18Jan 21, 2025 8:39 AM
Publicis Groupe parts ways with its Chief Diversity Officer Geraldine White
In her role as the chief diversity officer, Geraldine White was tasked with leading Publicis Groupe’s DE&I work, with a focus on elevating talent experiences; improving systems, policies and practices to create more equity across the employee base. This was followed by continually enabling an inclusive environment for all identities and communities within the Publicis Groupe network.

Publicis Groupe removes Geraldine White, the chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer (DEI). In 2024, Publicis Groupe made cuts to the DEI teams, that affected not just the holding company, but its individual agencies too.

It has been reported that along with her exit, nearly half of the 13 member team too were laid off. As the company is in the process of choosing a suitable successor, it has been reported that White continues to work at Publicis Groupe in a consulting capacity.

In her role as the chief diversity officer, White was tasked with leading Publicis Groupe’s DE&I work, with a focus on elevating talent experiences; improving systems, policies and practices to create more equity across the employee base. This was followed by continually enabling an inclusive environment for all identities and communities within the Publicis Groupe network.

White began her career as an account executive at DraftFCB, and then joined DDB as a senior account executive. Then, she moved to Publicis Modem as a senior marketing manager, and then joined SapientNitro, where she was the director - interactive program management. She led Publicis Sapient as the head of diversity and inclusion, North America.

In October 2024, about 150 employees were asked to leave when to failed to comply with the return to office (RTO) policy.

First Published on Jan 21, 2025 8:39 AM

More from Storyboard18

Brand Makers

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting names Kumar Chander as CEO

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting names Kumar Chander as CEO

Brand Makers

Elon Musk's xAI sparks employee backlash over mandatory surveillance software

Elon Musk's xAI sparks employee backlash over mandatory surveillance software

Brand Makers

Marico prioritizes responsible marketing as AdEx rises by 18.4% to Rs 1,128 crore in FY25

Marico prioritizes responsible marketing as AdEx rises by 18.4% to Rs 1,128 crore in FY25

Brand Makers

Jensen Huang responds to MIT study on AI; says “Skill Issue, Not AI”

Jensen Huang responds to MIT study on AI; says “Skill Issue, Not AI”

Brand Makers

Bajaj Auto scales up ad expenses by 6.3% to Rs 508 crore in FY25

Bajaj Auto scales up ad expenses by 6.3% to Rs 508 crore in FY25

Brand Makers

The Body Shop names Mike Jatania as CEO

The Body Shop names Mike Jatania as CEO

Brand Makers

EaseMyTrip’s Prashant Pitti commits Rs 1 cr to solve Bengaluru traffic using AI, Google Maps

EaseMyTrip’s Prashant Pitti commits Rs 1 cr to solve Bengaluru traffic using AI, Google Maps

Brand Makers

Hero MotoCorp AdEx surges by 18.6% in FY25; Aims to scale up 'Quality, Technology'

Hero MotoCorp AdEx surges by 18.6% in FY25; Aims to scale up 'Quality, Technology'