Worldline, a global provider of payment services, has announced the appointment of Anika Grant as its new Chief People Officer, succeeding Florence Gallois.
Anika Grant brings over 30 years of experience in strategic talent management and organizational transformation to Worldline. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Ubisoft, where she oversaw significant organizational changes and led the transformation of the HR function.
Prior to her role at Ubisoft, Grant held senior HR leadership positions at Dyson, focusing on operating model transformations, and at Uber, where she spearheaded leadership and culture change during the company’s IPO phase. She began her career as a consultant at Accenture before transitioning to internal HR roles, including HR director for France, Benelux, and Mauritius, and leading a global center of expertise in talent strategy.
Since 2019, Grant has also served as a board advisor, providing guidance to multi-national companies on HR, workforce transformation, and cultural change initiatives. An Australian national, she has worked in Sydney, London, Singapore, and Paris, is fluent in English and French, and holds a degree in Business Information Technology from the University of New South Wales. She will be based in Paris and report directly to Worldline CEO Pierre-Antoine Vacheron.
Pierre-Antoine Vacheron, CEO of Worldline, commented on the appointment, stating, “We are pleased to welcome Anika Grant to our Executive Committee as Chief People Officer. Her extensive experience and proven track record in leading HR transformations within major international companies uniquely position her to guide Worldline through the profound changes we are undertaking. We are confident that Anika’s innovative leadership will be instrumental in shaping a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, which is key to our ongoing growth and successful transformation.”
Vacheron also extended gratitude to Florence Gallois, stating, “I would also like to sincerely thank Florence Gallois who has decided to pursue new career opportunities outside the company. Florence has driven our People strategy, strengthened our HR team, and modernized our processes. We are grateful for Florence’s commitment and the solid foundation she has helped establish. Her efforts have supported our ongoing evolution toward a more agile and cohesive organization. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
