Mumbai: Publicis Groupe has named Divya Kathuria as Vice President – Learning, Capability Development and Talent Management. In her new role, Divya will spearhead strategic initiatives to strengthen the learning culture, accelerate capability development, and empower employees to realize their full potential across the organization.
Divya brings over a decade of experience in architecting transformative people strategies, leading large-scale capability-building initiatives, and driving cultural change across diverse industries. She joins Publicis Groupe after seven years at JioStar (earlier Viacom18), where she served as AVP – Learning, Talent and Engagement. During her tenure, she played a pivotal role in steering complex organizational transformations, implementing AI-led solutions, creating a comprehensive skill taxonomy, revamping the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and designing leadership development programs that enhanced managerial impact.
Prior to JioStar, Divya worked with EY, Mercer, and IBM, bringing a rich mix of consulting and corporate experience. She holds an MBA in HR & Marketing from IFMR Graduate School of Business – Krea University and an engineering degree from Nagpur University.
