Ipsos Strengthens Leadership Team with New Head of CEO’s Office
Event summary
- Claire Charbit appointed as Head of CEO’s Office at Ipsos, effective July 7, 2026.
- Charbit joins the Executive Management Committee and reports directly to CEO Jean Laurent Poitou.
- She brings over 25 years of international leadership experience, including roles at Carrefour, Europcar Mobility Group, Air France-KLM, and Accenture.
- Appointment aligns with Ipsos' Horizons strategy, focusing on speed and Artificial Intelligence.
The big picture
Ipsos' appointment of Claire Charbit as Head of CEO’s Office underscores its commitment to strategic reinvention amid a rapidly evolving market research landscape. The move comes as the company accelerates its Horizons strategy, emphasizing speed and AI-driven insights. With nearly 19,000 employees across 90 markets, Ipsos is positioning itself to better navigate the complexities of data analytics and consumer behavior in an increasingly digital world.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- How effectively Charbit can drive Ipsos' Horizons strategy and remove operational roadblocks.
- AI Integration
- The pace at which Ipsos integrates AI into its core operations under the new leadership structure.
- Governance Dynamics
- Whether Charbit's extensive transformation experience will translate into measurable business performance improvements.