Paris, June 26, 2026 – Artefact, a global leader in data and AI consulting, has been awarded the Special Jury Award at the 2026 CCI France International Awards, organized by CCI France International.
Presented during the annual awards ceremony in Paris on June 22, the Special Jury Award is the Jury’s “coup de cœur” distinction. Unlike category-specific awards, it recognizes the company that most impressed the Jury, regardless of its sector, size, or business model.
This year, 90 company applications were submitted through the network of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry Abroad (CCI FI), regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry in France, and Business France. Following a rigorous selection process, 18 finalists were shortlisted and seven companies were ultimately recognized during the ceremony, which gathered nearly 450 participants from more than 70 countries.
Artefact’s recognition follows its initial win at the French Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands last year, highlighting the company’s strong international development and leadership in helping organizations create measurable business value through data and artificial intelligence.
Founded in 2014, Artefact has grown into a global organization of 2,000 employees across 36 offices in 27 countries, serving more than 1,000 clients worldwide. The company has more than doubled its revenue between 2020 and 2024, reached €226.7 million in revenue in 2025, and achieved unicorn status, reflecting its continued international expansion and market leadership.
The Jury recognized Artefact for its unique ability to bridge business and technology through multidisciplinary teams, its proprietary AI Factory methodology that enables organizations to scale AI effectively, and its ongoing commitment to advancing responsible AI adoption globally.
“We are deeply honored to receive this prestigious distinction from CCI France International,” said Edouard de Mézerac, Group CEO of Artefact. “This award validates the foundational conviction that has guided Artefact since its inception: that data and AI are powerful catalysts for global business transformation when deployed responsibly and at scale. It reflects the dedication of our global teams and reinforces our long-term vision to pioneer an ethical, high-impact future for the AI economy, ensuring our technological leadership continues to drive meaningful value for organizations worldwide.”
The award was accepted in Paris by Edouard de Mézerac, and Arnold Struik, on behalf of Artefact’s global teams.
“This recognition is a testament to the day-to-day dedication of our regional teams and our commitment to execution,” said Arnold Struik, Managing Partner Northern Europe at Artefact. “As we drive toward our 2030 Ambition to triple in size, our operational focus is centered on helping clients bridge the gap between fast-evolving technology and real human adoption. The true value of AI is realized when it is seamlessly integrated into business workflows, and we look forward to delivering these scalable, practical solutions alongside our partners and clients.”
Acceptance speech by Arnold Struik, Managing Partner Northern Europe at Artefact
This recognition reinforces Artefact’s mission to accelerate the adoption of data and AI to positively impact organizations and people, while contributing to the development of a trusted, innovative, and globally competitive AI ecosystem.
Read more about the award ceremony and winners here.
About Artefact
Artefact is a leading global consulting firm dedicated to accelerating the adoption of data and AI to positively impact people and organizations. The team specializes in data & AI transformation and AI/data-driven marketing to drive tangible business results across the entire enterprise value chain, with a focus on top and bottom line business value. Artefact offers the most comprehensive set of data-driven solutions per industry, built on deep data science and cutting-edge AI technologies, delivering AI projects at scale in all industry sectors.
From strategy to design to implementation, Artefact offers an end-to-end approach and solutions: data & AI strategy, data quality and governance, data platforms, AI Factory, data-driven customer experience, and marketing ROI. Our 2500 employees operate in 27 countries (Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East, India, Africa) and we partner with 1000+ clients.
