EMEA Business Director

Company description

We are the ROI agency, a position we have proudly held true to since 2005. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients' businesses.

Over the years, we have evolved our definition of ROI, as it has changed with the ever- complicated communications landscape. ROI is no longer simply about the most efficient planning, buying and reporting of media.

Yes, ROI is about delivering Return on Investment; but it's also about going beyond to deliver a

Return on Imagination and more integrated experiences that inspire Growth. Top-line growth

for our clients' businesses, growth for our people and growth for our culture.

Powered by our best-in-class proprietary tools and data, our work spans the full spectrum of media communications, from analytics, data and technology to performance marketing, content and superior trading.

This breadth means we deliver Insight that lies at the intersection of consumer, category, and brand, attributing every budget to stronger business outcomes.

It means we deliver more creative media solutions that bring together best-in-class strategy, planning and the power of Publicis Groupe to ensure distinct and more personal brand experiences for our clients.

It means we adopt new data analytics and value optimisation techniques while building

relationships with some of the world's most exciting start-ups. We leverage over 30 years of media planning expertise to go beyond traditional media solutions and deliver a Return on Investment that is both forward-thinking and accountable to our clients.

At Zenith, we ultimately seek out a more meaningful kind of ROI. Our unique way of thinking inspires growth for some of the world's leading brands, including Coty, Electrolux, Essity, Lactalis, Luxottica, Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Reckitt, Tik Tok and Verizon.

Spotify revolutionized music listening in 2008 and has since expanded its innovation into podcasts and audio books. As the world's most popular audio streaming service, it boasts over 615 million users-including 239 million subscribers-across 180+ markets, offering access to 100 million tracks and 6 million podcast titles. At Publicis, we manage media strategy, planning, and activation for Spotify globally. The EMEA Team oversees 18 markets across Europe, MENA, and Africa, driving regional strategy and centralized digital activation.

We collaborate closely with our local market network for offline planning and local client service, with a primary focus on Brand campaigns.

Founded in 1998, lululemon is a global leader in technical athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories. The brand is currently in a high-growth phase, with 2025 revenues reaching $11 billion and a physical footprint that recently hit a milestone of 100 stores across EMEA. With a presence in over 30 markets globally, lululemon continues to expand its Power of Three ×2 strategy to double its business through international growth and product innovation.

The Publicis scope for lululemon is managed through a Global hub, with our EMEA team responsible for markets across Europe. Our remit is split into two distinct areas of focus:
• Brand Campaigns:
Strategic planning and activation for UK and Germany, including both digital and offline
• Performance Media:
Digital-only activation covering the European region.

We are looking for an EMEA Business Director to join the Spotify and lululemon team with overall responsibility for day-to-day operational excellence. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting into the EMEA Client Lead and working very closely with all lines of business including Strategy, Digital and our Global and Local market teams.

The EMEA Business Director is a high-level orchestration role ultimately responsible for delivering best-in-class client service to the EMEA Spotify and lululemon client teams. With the support of the EMEA Client Lead, you will be leading a regional team split between UK…