Jessica Farrell
General Manager People & Culture - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) & Operations
Publicis Groupe
Jessica is the General Manager, People & Culture for Publicis Groupe, a leading global communications group with a key focus on DE&I and People Operations across ANZ. With a People & Culture career spanning 18 years across ANZ, APAC and the UK, Jessica has worked with some of the world’s most progressive and dynamic brands; Nike, Virgin and Red Bull. In her current role, Jessica is responsible for driving an authentic and holistic DE&I strategy as part of Publicis Groupe’s global ethos of ‘Viva La Difference’.
Jessica holds the belief that the cornerstone of any organization lies within its people. She emphasizes the importance of investing in individuals, as well as the systems and programs that support them, as it cultivates their potential and enhances the organization’s capacity to achieve strategic goals. Jessica’s unique strength lies in her ability to combine analytical thinking with a deep understanding of the human aspect of work. This fusion drives her passion and dedication towards delivering tangible results that benefit both individuals and the organization collectively.
In 2023, Publicis Groupe won HR Team of the year at Australian HR Awards and has been named an Employer of Choice winner at the Australian Business Awards in 2023, 2022 & 2021. Jessica was also a B&T Women in Media finalist for People & Culture in 2022 and named one of the Top 100 Global HR leaders by HRD in 2021.